Historic Preservation in Peoria, IL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Peoria, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Historic-Cultural Monuments
Peoria's Historic Preservation Commission can designate any property that reflects the community's historical, cultural, artistic, social or ethnic heritage as a local landmark or historic district, and once designated, the owner must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness before any exterior alteration, addition or demolition.
Peoria IL Cultural and Historic Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsCity of Peoria Code of Ordinances §§ 16-2, 16-8, 16-9, 16-86
...to protect and encourage the continued utilization of areas, districts, places, buildings, structures, works of art and other similar objects within the city eligible for designation by ordinance as landmarks and historic districts for the following purposes: (1)To designate, preserve, enhance and perpetuate those properties and improvements which reflect the historical, cultural, artistic, ...
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