Historic Preservation in York County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated York County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In York County, Virginia, no landmark, building, structure, fence, or sign within the Yorktown Historic District overlay may be erected, altered, restored, demolished, or moved without a Certificate of Appropriateness from the three-member Historic Yorktown Design Committee, displayed on the work site.
Yorktown Historic District Certificate Rule
Significant RestrictionsYork County Code § 24.1-377(a), (d)(1)
The Yorktown Historic District is intended to promote and protect the historical significance, appearance, architectural quality, and general welfare of the Yorktown community through the identification, preservation, and enhancement of landmarks, buildings, structures, and areas which have special historical, cultural, architectural, or archaeological significance as provided by Section 15.223...
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