What are the consequences of Local Landmark Designation?
Local Historic Landmark designation applies to individual buildings, structures, sites, or objects. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends designation, and the local governing board designates the historic landmark by adopting a designation ordinance. Landmark designation has the following consequences: • Owners who wish to make certain changes to the property designated as a Local Landmark must first have their plans reviewed and approved by the Commission. • Owners of designated landmarks may apply for an annual fifty percent local tax deferral for as long as a property’s important historical features are retained. • Future owners of the property are subject to the same restrictions unless the landmark status is revoked by the Commission.
