Phoenix Code Chapter 36-30 establishes Historic Preservation Landmark (HPL) designation for individual buildings of exceptional cultural, architectural, or historic significance, requiring property-owner consent and Council approval after Commission review.
Under Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 36-30, the Historic Preservation Commission may recommend a property for HPL status when it meets criteria for architectural, historical, archaeological, or cultural significance and retains integrity. Owner consent is required, and final designation comes from City Council after a public hearing. Once designated, exterior alterations need a Certificate of Appropriateness like an HP-zone property, but landmarks face stricter scrutiny. Owners gain access to State Historic Property Tax Reclassification, which reduces the assessment ratio by roughly 35-50% depending on classification, and Federal Historic Tax Credits if income-producing. Designation runs with the land regardless of ownership change.
Unauthorized exterior alteration on an HPL property is a Class 1 misdemeanor up to $2,500 per day plus mandatory restoration. The Historic Preservation Officer may issue Stop Work Orders. Civil penalties under Phoenix Code can compound for continuing violations.
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