THE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE

The Historic Preservation Commission of McHenry County was created by ordinance, and is governed and guided by that ordinance in its regular operations. This set of rules gives us guidelines for how to organize our officers, how we run our meetings, and how we conduct business with the public and other organizations.

The Ordinance is presented HERE in PDF format. We urge all interested citizens to download and read this important document.

 THE PRESERVATION PLAN

Goal 1:   "Landmark and Preserve"

Goal 2:   "Foster Municipal Cooperation"

Goal 3:   "Cultivate Public Knowledge"

Goal 4:   "Maintain the Character of the County Through Cooperation with Developers

Goal 5:   "Promote Economic Development"

"The Commission shall...become thoroughly familiarized with buildings, structures, objects, sites, districts, areas and lands within the County which may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks or districts and prepare an "Historic Landmark and District Preservation Plan."  This quote, taken directly from the Preservation Ordinance, was the Commission's first order of business after its inception.

The Preservation Plan is presented HERE in PDF form, in its entirety. Please take a moment and look it over. It is a basic roadmap of how to save our County's cultural and historic heritage.