Can landmark structures be demolished?
There are two possibilities for obtaining approval to demolish a landmark structure. The law provides a process for an owner to request removal of a structure from the Final Landmarks List (which is essentially the same as the process for adding to the List). Alternatively, an owner could simply request that the LPC approve demolition. Undoubtedly, the Commission would carefully weigh whether the overall benefit to society, if the demolition were allowed, would be more important than the loss of part of the County’s heritage.
