Historic-Cultural Monuments
Historic Preservation
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
How Historic-Cultural Monuments Rules Differ by Place
Apex, NC: Apex NC Historic District Relocation Ban
Heavy RestrictionsContributing historic structures in Apex's National Register Historic District cannot be relocated under the Town's Unified Development Ordinance. A historic structure outside the…
Oconee County, SC: Oconee County Bans Damaging Historical Memorials
Heavy RestrictionsChapter 40, Article V protects every historical memorial, marker, monument, tombstone, or plaque on publicly owned or controlled land in unincorporated Oconee County. Sec. 40-102…
Seattle, WA: Landmarks Preservation Board Designates Individual Properties
Heavy RestrictionsSeattle SMC 25.12 empowers the Landmarks Preservation Board to designate individual landmarks. Approved landmarks require a Certificate of Approval before any controlled-feature…
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: Mat-Su Borough Historical Preservation Commission
Few RestrictionsThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough's historical preservation commission identifies and recommends protection for cultural resources such as historic buildings, archaeological sites…
Sacramento County, CA: Sacramento County Cultural Monument Rules
Few RestrictionsThe Sacramento Commission of History and Science can designate sites and landmarks of historic and scientific importance across the county, but that designation is advisory recognition…
Mesa County, CO: Mesa County Register of Historic Landmarks
Few RestrictionsMesa County lets owners of buildings, structures, sites or districts at least 50 years old apply for listing on the County Register of Historic Landmarks. It is a voluntary honor…
Cities & Counties with Historic-Cultural Monuments Rules
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Other Historic Preservation Topics
HPOZ Rules
How Historic Preservation Overlay Zones regulate exterior alterations, additions, and demolition in designated historic neighborhoods, plus the certificate-of-appropriateness process.
Mills Act Contracts
California Mills Act property-tax reductions for owners of historic properties who agree to maintenance and rehabilitation standards under a 10-year contract.
HCM Demolition Controls
How designated and nominated historic-cultural monuments are protected from demolition, including the Cultural Heritage Commission review and Council appeal process.