Fayette Interim Control ordinance (§ 415.320)
Chapter 415: Historic Districts and Landmarks · Article IV. Nomination of Landmarks and Historic Districts
In short: Once a landmark nomination is first presented, no building permit is issued for work on the property until the Board decides, for no more than 180 days in total, unless needed for public health or safety.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No building permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector for alteration, construction, demolition or removal of a nominated landmark or of any property or structure within a nominated historic district from the date of the meeting of the FHPC at which a nomination form is first presented until the final disposition of the nomination by the Board of Aldermen unless such alteration, removal or demolition is authorized by formal resolution of the Board of Aldermen as necessary for public health, welfare or safety. In no event shall the total delay be for more than one hundred eighty (180) days.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 415.320
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.