Historic Preservation in Burlington, WI (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Burlington, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Historic-Cultural Monuments
Burlington can designate a historic structure, site, or HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District under City Code Section 315-114 when the property reflects the community's cultural, architectural, or historic significance. The Historic Preservation Commission applies five criteria before recommending designation to the Plan Commission and Common Council, and altering a designated property requires a certificate of appropriateness.
Burlington WI Historic Landmark Criteria
Significant RestrictionsBurlington City Code § 315-114A
§ 315-114. Designation criteria. A. Historic structure, historic site, and HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District designation. For the purposes of this chapter, an historic structure, historic site, or HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District designation may be placed on any site, natural or improved, including any building, improvement, or structure located thereon, or any area of parti...
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