How is a local historic district designated?
Local historic districts are designated by the appropriate governing board in Forsyth County, depending on where the area is located. This is done through the rezoning process, after public review and comment. All affected property owners have the opportunity to make their feelings known well before a vote is taken. Additionally, the State Historic Preservation Office is required to comment on all local historic district designation proposals prior to the governing board vote, to ensure that the proposed district meets the criteria outlined in State law.
