Historic Preservation in Naperville, IL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Naperville, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Naperville designates historic landmarks under Municipal Code § 6-11-3, requiring the Historic Preservation Commission to certify age, significance, and owner consent before any visible exterior alteration needs a certificate of appropriateness under § 6-11-6.
Naperville Historic Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsNaperville Municipal Code § 6-11-3
Upon an improvement being landmarked under the provisions of this Chapter, only that portion of the exterior of the improvement that is visible from the right-of-way shall be subject to compliance with Section 6-11-6 (Certificate of Appropriateness). Therefore, a certificate of appropriateness will be required prior to any alteration, construction, demolition, or material change of the exterior...
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