The author examines the issue of excessive regulatory requirements imposed on the reconstruction of capital construction projects designated as cultural heritage sites. Emphasizing the special status of historical and cultural monuments, the author concludes that it is necessary to ensure a balance between private and public interests in regulated relations. Using analytical and systematic methods, the author emphasizes the need to apply an approach according to which architectural monuments should be primarily subject to the standards in effect at the time of their construction, while current regulatory requirements should not affect the subject of the monument's protection, its exterior, interior, space-planning, and structural solutions.