Historic District

  1. 1 401 S. Hayne St. - Dr. J.M. Belk House - Sydney Walsh
  2. 2 513 Everette St. - Gilmer Clontz - Teresa Eaman
  3. 3 110 S. College St. - Gaston Meares House - Sydney Walsh

April 9, 2024: New penalties for removing trees without proper approval. Read the new ordinance (PDF).

Information on the Historic District

View the Historic District Design Standards (PDF) - effective August 10, 2021

See a brochure briefly explaining what it means to own property in the Historic District (PDF).

If you need a tree evaluated, please email the Union County Urban Forester, Keith O'Herrin or call at 704-283-3510.

Please call the Planning Department before you start any project to confirm whether your project requires approval or not.

After the fact applications (i.e. doing work before obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)) are subject to double application fees.

  • Staff Level COA fees: $25/After-the-fact fees: $50
  • Commission Level COA fees: $100/After-the-fact fees: $200

Access the Certificate of Appropriateness Application (PDF).

Participate in the South Monroe Historic District Branding and Signage Project

Based on direction from the Historic District Commission, the City is beginning the process to update the branding, logo, and signage for the South Monroe Historic District.

Learn more on the project page.

Is My Property in the Historic District?

If you are unsure if your property is located in the Historic District, you can check the Historic District Map (PDF) or call the Planning Department at 704-282-4527 to confirm whether your property is located in the district or not. There are "after-the-fact" application fees for work started without proper approval.

Reminder

Historic District Commission

If your project is required to be reviewed by the Historic District Commission, you or a representative will need to attend the meeting. The Historic District Commission typically meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers (300 W Crowell Street). Applications are due approximately four weeks before the meeting date.

Meeting schedule and application deadlines:

2026
Meeting Date
Submittal Deadline
February 9January 12
March 9February 9
April 13March 16
May 11April 13
June 8May 11
July 13June 15
August 10July 13
September 14August 17
October 12September 14
Novemer 9October 12
December 14November 16 


See Historic District Commission meeting packets and agendas.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at 704-282-4527.

Historic Downtown Monroe

Visit the Historic Downtown Monroe Page to see upcoming events and a shopping guide for our downtown businesses.

Take a step back in time with the Historic Downtown Walking Tour (PDF)!

Certified Local Government

The City of Monroe has been a Certified Local Government since March 10, 1986. Below is an excerpt from the National Park Service website regarding Certified Local Governments:

Preservation through Partnership: this is the goal of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program. Local, State, and Federal governments work together in the Federal Preservation Program to help communities save the irreplaceable historic character of places. Through the certification process, communities make a local commitment to historic preservation. This commitment is key to America's ability to preserve, protect, and increase awareness of our unique cultural heritage found in the built environment across the country.

For more information regarding the importance of being Certified Local Government, please visit the National Park website.