Land Use & Zoning
Historic preservation designations in Wyoming communities such as Cheyenne:
AAutomatically prevent any modifications to historic buildings
BMay restrict alterations but often provide tax incentives to encourage preservation✓ Correct
COnly apply to government-owned buildings
DRequire all historic buildings to be open to the public
Explanation
Historic preservation designations may limit exterior alterations and significant changes to historic properties, but they often come with tax incentives (federal and state historic tax credits) to encourage sensitive rehabilitation. Historic designation does not prevent private ownership or use.
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