Historic Preservation in Kendall County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kendall County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kendall County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In unincorporated Kendall County, any person can nominate a building, site, or district as a historic landmark by filing an application with the Planning, Building and Zoning Department. The County Board designates landmarks and historic districts by ordinance after the Preservation Commission reviews the nomination against thirteen statutory criteria.
Kendall County Landmark Designation
Significant RestrictionsKendall County Code §§ 20-58(a)(1), 20-59(a)(1)
The Preservation Commission or any person may propose landmarks for designation by the County Board by filing a nomination for any property or properties and structures located in an unincorporated area or in an incorporated area by intergovernmental agreement with the appropriate municipality within the geographical boundaries of the County. ... (a)Landmarks. The Commission may recommend to th...
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