Historic Preservation Ordinance
Historic Landmark & District Requirements
·Certificate of Appropriateness
·Blue Island wins PA Grant! – 9/28/2008
Preservation Resources
·Historic Preservation Incentives
·Weatherization Guide For Historic & Older Buildings
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- Blue Island Historic Preservation Commission
- 13051 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
- Phone: (708) 396-7146 Email
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established in 1981 and is composed of seven citizens appointed by the mayor. The HPC makes recommendations to the City Council on preservation matters, including Landmark and Historic District nominations. The HPC issues owners of landmark properties a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for any exterior alteration or construction visible from the street or the public way, all requiring a building permit from the City. In addition, the HPC offers its technical expertise to help homeowners looking to develop a historically appropriate preservation plan for their property. Blue Island is an Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Certified Local Government.
The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 pm (except November and December) in the City Hall East Annex at 2434 Vermont. Meetings are open to the public. Please call or email to obtain information to be included in the next meeting’s agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission Members
Glen Szczypka, Chair
Mary Origel, Secretary
Dr. Wayne Wolfe
Jason Berry
Bob Adams
Steve Carr
Marilyn Ferrin, Advisory Member