Historic Preservation in Waukegan, IL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Waukegan, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Waukegan's Historic Preservation Commission can formally recognize buildings, structures, or areas as 'Historically Significant Properties' for their cultural or architectural importance, a ceremonial designation announced each year during Historic Preservation Month. Unlike full landmark status, the honor carries no Certificate of Appropriateness requirement for future changes.
Waukegan Cultural & Historic Landmark Recognition
Few RestrictionsWaukegan Historic Preservation Ordinance (Appendix C) § 11 (Historically Significant Properties)
11.1Purpose. Historically Significant Properties are those properties, structures, and areas that the Waukegan Historic Preservation Commission wishes to ceremonially recognize due to their historical and/or architectural importance in Waukegan. Historically Significant Properties are not landmarks and therefore are not required to obtain Certificates of Appropriateness for modifications... 11....
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