Historic Zoning

FAQs

• What is the difference between the National Register Historic District and the local Historic Zone (H-1)?
• If my house were included in the Historic Zone (H-1), would I be required to restore it to its original historic appearance?
• Would I need a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to remodel my kitchen or bathroom?
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Guidelines for alterations, additions, demolitions and removals

EAST MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

I. The Purpose of Historic Zoning

Historic zoning is the process by which a community recognizes specific districts as being especially significant in its architectural, historical, and cultural life. Having done that, the community then develops methods to protect and enhance those qualities that make the district significant in the interests of the property owners and of the entire community. Historic zoning, then, is a positive measure that seeks to advocate the community's special interests in particularly significant zones while at the same time working with property owners not only to protect their rights but also to assist in improving their personal and financial investment in their property.
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Introduction -
East Main Street, Maney Avenue Historic Districts

Historic Zoning and The National Register

The City’s local East Main Street Historic Zone is located in both National Register districts (East Main Street and North Maney Avenue). Although not entirely located within either of the National Register districts the East Main Street Historic Zone encompasses most of the East Main Street Historic District and only a small portion of the North Maney Avenue Historic District.
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Maps:

• Historic Zoning District
• East Main Street/N. Maney Ave. Historic Zoning

Forms

• Agenda for the Historic Zoning Commission
• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Calendar of Historic Zoning meeting dates and deadlines
• Design Guidelines

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is composed of nine (9) members consisting of a representative of a local patriotic or historical organization; an architect, if available; a member of the local planning commission at the time of such person's appointment; and the remaining members shall be appointed from the community in general. The Historic Zoning Commission is appointed by Mayor, subject to confirmation by city council.

Welcome!
from Robert Lewis, Planner

Going, going, gone...
That's what could happen if steps aren't taken now to preserve our heritage.

The City of Murfreesboro created the Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission in the 1980's to slow the modernization process and in so doing capture some of the past. At the same time, a historic district overlay was created.

The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission was created through state enabling legislation that allowed cities to create historic zoning commissions in order to preserve historic sites and structures within their jurisdictions. The Murfreesboro Planning Department provides staff personnel to assist the historic zoning commission in its endeavors. The planning staff is available to assist the public in obtaining information pertaining to questions about historic zoning, historic preservation, buildings permits in the historic zoning district, certificates of appropriateness, remodeling, or any other related matter. Information provided on this page should be a starting point. We look forward to your calls and inquiries and welcome you to come and visit us on the second floor at City Hall in the Planning and Engineering Department.