Historic Preservation Ordinances

A Model Historic District Ordinance for Local Governments in Pennsylvania

2005
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission maintains a sample historic district ordinance based on the authorization established in the Historic District Act of 1961. Contact PHMC to learn more: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone (717) 783-8946 Fax (717) 772-0920
Last Modified
Sep 30, 2015
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Chadds Ford Township Historic Overlay District Ordinance

Ordinance establishing a historic overlay district in Chadds Ford Township, PA.
Last Modified
Mar 11, 2019
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Heritage Conservation Districts Ordinance

1999
Organizations/Sources: City of Lancaster
The City of Lancaster's ordinance establishing a Heritage Conservation District per Act 167.
Last Modified
Jul 25, 2011
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Historic Districts Ordinance

2005
Organizations/Sources: West Pikeland Township
Historic districts and resource overlay ordinances
Last Modified
Jul 25, 2011
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Historic Preservation Guidelines – for the Preservation, Promotion and Regulation of Historic Resources

2009
Organizations/Sources: Lancaster County Planning Commission
This is a menu of components to be used in preparation of local historic preservation ordinances. Each component is a model that can stand alone or be used in combination with one or all the other components. Each model component provides options for municipalities for administration.
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Apr 25, 2011
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Historic Preservation Ordinance

2003
Organizations/Sources: East Goshen Township
Sample historic preservation ordinance to establish a clear process by which proposed land use changes affecting historic resources can be reviewed.
Last Modified
Jul 25, 2011
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Historic Resource Protection Standards Ordinance

1989
Sample historic resource protection standards ordinance.
Last Modified
Jul 25, 2011
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Local Regulation for Historic Preservation

2011
Authors: John Snook and Andrew M. Loza
Local municipal regulations can provide substantial protection to historic resources, preserving their contributions to cultural vitality and helping communities maintain quality of life.
Last Modified
Apr 28, 2017
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Model Language for Historic Preservation Regulations

Organizations/Sources: Lancaster County
Sample historic preservation regulations based on the Municipalities Planning Code
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Sep 30, 2015
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Newtown Borough Historic District Ordinance

Ordinance establishing a historic district in Newtown Borough, PA.
Last Modified
Mar 11, 2019
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Sample Historic Preservation Ordinance

This ordinance is merely a model and should only be used as a guide in developing your own ordinance. PSATS encourages you to review and discuss all proposed ordinances with your solicitor. Also, please understand that we cannot guarantee that this ordinance will withstand a court challenge.
Last Modified
Mar 30, 2011
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West Chester Historic District Ordinance

Ordinance establishing a historic district in West Chester, PA.
Last Modified
Mar 11, 2019
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