Landmarks

Landmarks are resources that have been officially recognized by the City of San Antonio for their outstanding historical, cultural, architectural, or archaeological significance.  There are currently over 2000 designated landmarks in the city.  In the past, landmark designation identified Historic Exceptional (HE) and Historic Significant (HS) Landmarks.  Recent amendments to the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) include the consolidation of the two landmark designations into one Historic Landmark (HL) designation.

Those resources previously designated as historic landmarks prior to the UDC Amendments of June 24, 2010 will continue to bear the words "historic, exceptional" (HE) or "historic, significant" (HS) in their zoning designation.

Landmark designation protects the unique character of the City's historic resources. Landmark designation does not affect the use of a property. Land use is regulated by Zoning.  Designation does, however, affect the aesthetics of any exterior changes made to landmarks or properties within local historic districts through implementation of a design review process. Additionally, all landmarked properties cannot be demolished without approval from the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC).

Find out more about the advantages of historic designation.