Historic Preservation in Naperville

Purpose

Naperville's historic architecture and the character of its historic neighborhoods contribute to the community's well-being and development. The purpose of historic preservation is to protect these valuable resources by:

1. Fostering civic pride through public education and enhanced awareness of Naperville's rich history as embodied in its architecture and neighborhoods.
2. Preserving Naperville's heritage by proactively providing tools and oversight to identify and protect landmarks and historic districts.
3. Protecting neighborhood character by ensuring that rehabilitations, renovations and new improvements in an historic district are compatible in terms of scale, style, exterior features, building placement and site access.
4. Supporting property owners and property values for designated historic districts or landmarks by providing that repair, rehabilitations and renovations shall be compatible with the historic, architectural and aesthetic character of the historic districts and landmarks.