Historic District Ordinances-- FAQ

What is a Historic District?: Historic districts are designations of a group of buildings that together form a historically or architecturally significant area. A historic district ordinance preserves the character of the neighborhood through codes, covenants and restrictions.
Why is this information important?: Failure to research if a property is subject to a historic district ordinance, prior to its purchase, means that the home buyer is willing to accept the property "as is". For the unwary buyer, this could result in unexpected costs and possible limits on your ability to make alterations, additions, and to construct of new buildings on the property.