Historic Preservation in Stafford County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Stafford County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stafford County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Stafford County protects landmarks and culturally significant sites by designating them into a Historic Resource Overlay District. Any exterior change, demolition or relocation inside that district needs a certificate of appropriateness from the seven-member Architectural Review Board before the county will issue a permit.
Stafford County Historic Resource Overlay Rules
Significant RestrictionsStafford County Code § 28-58(a), (d)(1)
(a)Definition and purpose. The Historic Resource Overlay District (HR) shall be defined as consisting of any historic area, landmark, building or structure, or any land pertaining to any estate or interest therein, along with any adjoining lands deemed necessary to protect the context in which the resource exists, which, in the opinion of the board of supervisors, should be preserved and mainta...
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