Historic Preservation Standards Update

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What are Standards and Guidelines?

Preservation Standards and Guidelines are a series of guidelines and best practices about the treatment of historic properties and building materials in addition to the design of alterations to existing structures and proposed new structures. The Standards and Guidelines serve as a framework for decision-making when working on a historic property. For more information, visit the National Park Service Website HERE.


Improving The Format of The Standards and Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission worked with Indiana Landmarks to create a model set of Standards and Guidelines that could be used by communities state-wide. The new format is focused on making the Standards and Guidelines easier to navigate, understand, and use. The Historic Preservation Commission is updating their Standards and Guidelines from eleven (11) individual sets of standards into one easy-to-read document that would apply to all historic districts and landmarks in South Bend as well as Historic Landmarks in unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County.

The revised Standards and Guidelines address new topics such as lead and asbestos remediation, appropriate substitute materials, alternative energy, and cultural resources such as landscapes and cemeteries. Resource links to educational material, as well as technical advice, are also included in the new Standards and Guidelines.

The new standards and guidelines have active links on the table of contents page allowing you to quickly jump to the section you need.



Engaging in the Standards Update is easy!

1. Please sign up at the top of the page to provide input on the new format of the Standards and Guidelines.

2. Review a draft of the revised Standards and Guidelines HERE.

3. Complete the Survey below to let us know how the new Standards and Guidelines work for you.

4. Join an open house for review and feedback. A presentation and workshop will be held at 12:30pm and 5:30pm at each open house.

  • Thursday, June 22, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Centre Branch, 1150 E Kern Rd, SB, IN 46614
  • Tuesday June 27, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Community Center, 305 South Michigan Street, SB, IN 46601
  • Thursday, June 29, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Francis Branch, 52655 North Ironwood Road, SB, IN 4663


Click on "Stay Informed" button to the right to receive an news about the Standards Update.


What are Standards and Guidelines?

Preservation Standards and Guidelines are a series of guidelines and best practices about the treatment of historic properties and building materials in addition to the design of alterations to existing structures and proposed new structures. The Standards and Guidelines serve as a framework for decision-making when working on a historic property. For more information, visit the National Park Service Website HERE.


Improving The Format of The Standards and Guidelines

The Historic Preservation Commission worked with Indiana Landmarks to create a model set of Standards and Guidelines that could be used by communities state-wide. The new format is focused on making the Standards and Guidelines easier to navigate, understand, and use. The Historic Preservation Commission is updating their Standards and Guidelines from eleven (11) individual sets of standards into one easy-to-read document that would apply to all historic districts and landmarks in South Bend as well as Historic Landmarks in unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County.

The revised Standards and Guidelines address new topics such as lead and asbestos remediation, appropriate substitute materials, alternative energy, and cultural resources such as landscapes and cemeteries. Resource links to educational material, as well as technical advice, are also included in the new Standards and Guidelines.

The new standards and guidelines have active links on the table of contents page allowing you to quickly jump to the section you need.



Engaging in the Standards Update is easy!

1. Please sign up at the top of the page to provide input on the new format of the Standards and Guidelines.

2. Review a draft of the revised Standards and Guidelines HERE.

3. Complete the Survey below to let us know how the new Standards and Guidelines work for you.

4. Join an open house for review and feedback. A presentation and workshop will be held at 12:30pm and 5:30pm at each open house.

  • Thursday, June 22, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Centre Branch, 1150 E Kern Rd, SB, IN 46614
  • Tuesday June 27, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Community Center, 305 South Michigan Street, SB, IN 46601
  • Thursday, June 29, 12:30pm-6:30pm at the St. Joseph County Library Francis Branch, 52655 North Ironwood Road, SB, IN 4663


Click on "Stay Informed" button to the right to receive an news about the Standards Update.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Historic Preservation Standards Update

    Please answer this quick survey to help guide the updates to the Historic Property Standards. We will collect feedback from property owners, residents, and stakeholders to help establish a more clear and concise set of Historic Property Standards.


    **Please note that all short answer responses are confidential and will not be shared with the public.

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Page last updated: 15 Aug 2023, 06:30 AM