Historic Preservation in Rowan County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rowan County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rowan County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Rowan County designates historic landmarks through Chapter 9.5's Historic Landmarks Ordinance. A seven-member Landmarks Commission investigates properties for historical, architectural, or cultural significance, and the Board of Commissioners can only designate a landmark with the owner's written consent, after which a certificate of appropriateness is required before any exterior work.
Rowan County Historic Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsRowan County Code § 9.5-31
Sec. 9.5-31. - Designation of landmarks. Upon compliance with the landmark designation procedures as set forth in this article, the county commissioners may adopt and amend or repeal an ordinance designating one (1) or more historic landmarks. No property shall be recommended for designation as a landmark unless written consent from the property owner(s) is obtained and it is deemed and found b...
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