Historic Preservation in Story County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Story County, Iowa.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Story County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In unincorporated Story County, renovating or repurposing a building on the National Register of Historic Places, or a structure designated a local landmark contributing to a historic district, is a conditional use requiring Board of Adjustment approval under the Land Development Regulations. The work may not destroy or obscure the building's essential architectural features, which must instead be enhanced to the extent feasible and prudent.
Story County Historic Landmark Reuse Standards
Significant RestrictionsStory County Code of Ordinances § 90.08(9)
9. Adaptive Reuse. The renovation and remodeling of structures on the National Register of Historic Places for adaptive reuse may not destroy or obscure essential architectural features. In addition, such architectural features must be enhanced to the extent that it is feasible and prudent to do so.
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