History and Historic Preservation
Seminar on Architect R. Harold Zook
The City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission will welcome author Betty Green on Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles. Read more »
Design Guidelines
The Historic Preservation Commission developed Design Guidelines for downtown/commercial and residential properties that are Historic Landmarks or are located in the City’s Historic Districts. The Commission utilizes the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation to review Certificates of Appropriateness (or a “COA”). A COA is required prior to issuance of Building Permits for exterior work in the Historic District. Read more »
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Review
Do you own property in a designated Historic District or a landmark site and are you considering making improvements to the exterior of your property? Or are you a business owner planning to install new signs or awnings? Read more »
Historic Landmark Nomination
