Historic Preservation in Minnesota (2026)
5 rules on the books across Minnesota, 5 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Historic-Cultural Monuments
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
Saint Paul
Significant RestrictionsSaint Paul designates historic buildings, districts and objects as heritage preservation sites through the Heritage…
Read full rule →St Louis County
Significant RestrictionsSt. Louis County's zoning ordinance bars any structure or use within 50 feet of a cemetery, platted or not, unless the…
Read full rule →Carver County
Some RestrictionsIn the unincorporated Shoreland District, Carver County bars any structure from being placed on a significant historic…
Read full rule →Minneapolis
Some RestrictionsMinneapolis designates culturally significant sites as landmarks or historic districts through the Heritage…
Read full rule →Olmsted County
Some RestrictionsOlmsted County's zoning code bars placing any structure on a significant historic site within the shoreland overlay in…
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