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Frequently Asked Questions: Planning

Why does St. Charles have a Historic Preservation ordinance?

The ordinance protects significant historic and architectural resources and can delay or stop demolitions or inappropriate alterations.  Such changes can result in the loss of the community’s historic and architectural character and heritage.  Inappropriate changes can have a negative impact on the property values and architectural integrity of all the properties within the historic district.

For more information please visit the Historic Preservation  page on the City's website.

Will the Historic Preservation Commission be able to tell me what to do with my property?

Zoning laws set limits on how a property can be used, and this ordinance is part of the St. Charles Zoning Ordinance.  The goal of the Historic Preservation Commission is to protect property values by encouraging contemporary uses of property while protecting exterior architectural and historic resources.     

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