Historic District, Landmark, and Sign Designation

A local historic district or local landmark is a type of zoning overlay applied by the City Council or Board of County Commissioners to an area, or property, of special significance in terms of its history, prehistory, architecture, and/or culture, that possesses integrity of design, setting, materials, feeling, and association.

Learn More

Click the following links below to learn more about a:

• Historic District Designation
• Local Historic Landmark Designation
• Historic Sign Designation

APPLICATION PROCESS

Forms and Presubmittal Meetings

• Registration for Pre-submittal Conference (required)

Historic Landmark Designation

• Applications
  1. Historic Landmark Pre-Application (PDF)
  2. Historic Landmark Application (PDF)
• Additional Information
  1. Historic Properties Local Review Criteria
  2. Historic Preservation Commission

Payment Portal

• Payment Portal
  1. Use payment option “4-Planning”
  2. For list of fees, see the DSC Fees and Payment Menu, see section 8. (pages 12-13) 
  3. Save your receipt and payment number to reference in your application.