Quincy City Zoning Code

LANDMARKS AND

HISTORIC DISTRICTS

§ 162.180 DECLARATION.

(A) Historically and architecturally significant buildings throughout this community are tangible links with the nation’s past and help provide a sense of identity and stability that is often missing in this era of constant change. By highlighting a community’s roots and unique character, historic preservation reinforces the traditional American values of neighborhood and family. Preservation is an anchor that keeps communities together and re-establishes pride and economic vitality.

(B) The study of relics, burial grounds and village sites indicates that man from prehistoric times has selected the site of Quincy as a desirable location to live.

(C) The westernmost city in Illinois, Quincy is located along the eastern shore of the Mississippi River atop 100-foot limestone bluffs which overlook a wide expanse of the river and a natural harbor. John Wood founded Quincy in 1822, settling on land that was part of a large area set aside as a Military Bounty Tract for the War of 1812. The little settlement was first called The Bluffs but was renamed Quincy in 1825 when Adams County was incorporated. The county, the city, and what is now Washington Park were named in honor of the then current President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.

(D) A few of the events that were important to Quincy’s history in the early years were the Blackhawk War, the Morman involvement, the Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858, and the anti-slavery movement. Quincy was a stop on the underground railroad. Prosperous industries and commercial establishments including breweries, stove manufacturers, steamboat construction companies, farm implement businesses, and wholesale and retail stores helped in the development of the community. Quincy’s growth encouraged German, English, Scots and Irish immigrants to settle in the city and their craftsmen helped in the building of many homes and commercial buildings.

(E) During the Civil War, Quincy was important as a supply center. Injured soldiers were brought from the battlefield and treated in hospitals built and manned by Quincy residents, and four regiments were trained and stationed in camps located to the north, south and east of the city. John Wood had just completed his term as Governor in 1861, and was named Quartermaster General of the State, thus becoming the highest ranking officer in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln appointed Wood as the Illinois delegate for the Civil War Peace Conference.

(F) Following the war, Quincy entered its “Gilded Age,” a period of great prosperity due to the growth of the railroad and industry. By 1875, Quincy was the second largest city in Illinois.

(G) Neighborhoods developed first in the south, then north, and finally east in Quincy. The architecture reflects a variety of styles from log cabin, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate to Romanesque, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial and Classical Revival, Bungalow, Prairie Style, Shingle Style, Stick Style, Quincy Style, Art Moderne and International Style.

(H) Quincy is in the distinguished position of being recognized as one of the three cities in the state having an outstanding collection of architecturally and historically significant structures. Equally important is the recognition of neighborhoods that developed at various time periods in the history of Quincy, and the maintenance of these properties and areas develops a sense of well being, stability and community pride.

(I) It is hereby found and declared by the City Council of the city that the goals of historic preservation, community development and economic growth are compatible and the city intends to further the use of preservation as a tool to help revitalize and strengthen the city’s economy.

(J) It is declared by the City Council of the city that it is required in the interest of the public’s health, safety and general welfare, and is necessary to sound urban planning that those properties and improvements having special historical, architectural, community or aesthetic significance, be designated, preserved, enhanced and continued or restored to use, it being further declared that the city’s economic vitality and tax base cannot be maintained and enhanced without regard for the city’s heritage and older neighborhoods.

(1980 Code, § 29.1001)

§ 162.181 PURPOSE.

(A) To survey, designate, identify, preserve, rehabilitate, enhance and perpetuate those properties and improvements which reflect the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community, or which may be representative of an architectural style or engineering method inherently valuable for the study of a period, craftsmanship, type of construction or use of indigenous materials;

(B) To promote the public health, safety and welfare;

(D) To stabilize and improve the economic vitality and value of the designated properties and improvements in particular and of the city in general;

(E) To foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past and to promote the education of the general public concerning historical and architectural preservation;

(F) To enhance the city’s attraction to visitors and thereby stimulate tourism, commerce and industry; and

(G) To encourage the continued private ownership and use of designated properties and improvements to the maximum extent consistent with the above objectives.

(1980 Code, § 29.1002)

§ 162.182 DEFINITIONS.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

ALTERATION. Any act or process that changes the exterior architectural appearance of a property.

AREA. A specific geographic division of the city.

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration, construction, removal or demolition of a Landmark or of a property within a Historic District as defined by this subchapter.

CERTIFICATE FOR DEMOLITION. A certificate issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission authorizing a demolition.

CONSTRUCTION. The act of adding to a structure for which a building permit is required. This term specifically shall not include the building of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.

DEMOLITION. Any act or process which destroys in part or in whole a Landmark or a structure within a Historic District.

DESIGNATION. The naming, by ordinance, of a Landmark or Historic District.

ECONOMIC INCENTIVES. Any form of federal, state or local assistance available to owner of designated Landmarks or of property within designated Historic Districts whether in the form of financing, property tax relief, income tax advantages, grants or other forms of assistance.

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE. The architectural character and general composition of the exterior of a Landmark or of a property within a Historic District including but not limited to the kind, form and texture of the building material and the style, design and character of all windows, walls, roofs, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.

HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area of contiguous properties designated as a HISTORIC DISTRICT by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this subchapter, and which contains within definable geographic boundaries one or more properties that may qualify as Landmarks or which has within its boundaries properties which, while not of historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as Landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the distinctive historical or architectural character of the area.

LANDMARK. A single property, structure, site, object or improvement designated as a LANDMARK by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this subchapter, which is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration and preservation because of its historic and/or architectural significance to the city.

NOMINATION. A determination by the Quincy Preservation Commission at the preliminary review that an application merits further consideration for designation.

PROPERTY. The real property and any and all improvements, structures, objects or works of art situated on it.

PROPERTY OWNER. The person or persons, corporations, partnerships or other legal entities listed on the property tax record of and for Adams County.

QUINCY. Any reference to Quincy, the City of Quincy, the city or community shall refer to the corporate boundaries of the City of Quincy and the area within one and one-half miles of the boundaries.

REMOVAL. Any relocation of a structure on its site or to another site.

SECRETARY. The person appointed by the Mayor to undertake the responsibilities assigned by this subchapter, and to assist the Quincy Preservation Commission in the implementation of this subchapter.

SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE. A structural, architectural or design element, including, but not limited to, doors, windows, bays, porches, staircases, roofs, cornices cupolas, chimneys, gables, siding and masonry, listed in the ordinance designating a Landmark or Historic District and requiring a certificate of appropriateness before any alteration, demolition, construction or removal.

SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. A set of guidelines and regulations interpreting and applying the standards in § 162.190(B) to the exterior architectural appearance and the significant historical or architectural features of a designated Landmark or Historic District.

SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. Any act or process, which removes, obscures or irrevocably changes a significant historical or architectural feature/structure.

(1980 Code, § 29.1003)

§ 162.183 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(A) No provisions herein shall be construed as repealing any other code or ordinance of the city, and any permit or license required there under shall be required, in addition to any certificate of appropriateness or certificate of demolition, which may be required hereunder. Where a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of demolition is required, no other permit or license shall be issued by any department of the city before a certificate has been issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission as herein provided.

(B) Whenever an application for the designation of a Landmark or Historic District is filed with the city, that application shall be considered by the Quincy Preservation Commission rather than by the Quincy Plan Commission. Additionally, once a Landmark or Historic District has been designated, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be given the opportunity to review and comment on all matters affecting that property which are normally regulated or administered by some other board or commission of the city including, but not necessarily limited to, the Quincy Plan Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the City Building Commission, The authority of the Quincy Preservation Commission shall not be deemed to limit, in any way, the authority of the Mayor or City Council. Further, it shall not be deemed to limit any enforcement or similar authority of any official or officer of the city.

(1980 Code, § 29.1004)

§ 162.184 SURVEYS AND RESEARCH.

(A) The Quincy Preservation Commission shall undertake surveys and research in the city to identify neighborhood areas, places, structures, works of art and improvements which have historical, aesthetic, architectural, archaeological or cultural importance, interest or value.

(B) As part of the surveys, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall compile appropriate descriptions, facts, photographs and lists.

(C) The lists may include single structures or sites, portions of structures, streets and boulevards, manmade or natural landscape elements, works of art, or combinations thereof.

(D) In undertaking surveys the Quincy Preservation Commission shall place particular emphasis upon the evaluation and incorporation of prior surveys, findings and studies already completed.

(E) The Quincy Preservation Commission shall develop a plan and schedule for completing a survey of the city to identify potential Landmarks. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall then systematically identify potential Landmarks and adopt procedures to nominate them in groups based upon one or more of the following criteria:

(1) The potential Landmarks in one neighborhood or distinct geographical area of the city;

(2) The potential Landmarks associated with a particular person, event or historical period;

(3) The Landmarks of a particular architectural style or school, or of a particular architect, engineer, builder or designer; and

(4) Other criteria as may be adopted by the Quincy Preservation Commission to assure systematic survey and nomination of potential Landmarks within the city.

(1980 Code, § 29.1005)

§ 162.185 CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.

The Quincy Preservation Commission shall consider any criteria adopted by the Quincy Preservation Commission when reviewing a prospective Landmark or Historic District for designation, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

(A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic social, economic or other heritage of the nation, state or community;

(B) Association with an important person or event in national, state or local history;

(C) Representation of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, craftsmanship or method of construction, or embodiment of particularly fine craftsmanship in construction;

(D) Notable or influential work of a master builder, designer, architect or artist; or

(E) Identification in the community as a familiar visual feature owing to its unique location or physical characteristics.

(1980 Code, § 29.1006)

§ 162.186 APPLICATIONS FOR NOMINATIONS.

Any person, group of persons or association may apply to the Quincy Preservation Commission for the designation of a Landmark or Historic District. Applications for a nomination shall be filed with the Secretary on forms provided by the Quincy Preservation Commission. Persons wishing guidance or advice prior to completing an application may contact the Secretary, Chairperson of the Quincy Preservation Commission or Chairperson of the Historic District Committee. Based upon the surveys or research undertaken pursuant to § 162.184, the Quincy Preservation Commission may also apply for a nomination of a Landmark or Historic District. At a minimum, the application shall include the following:

(A) For Landmark.

(1) The name and address of the property owner;

(2) The legal description and common street address of the property;

(3) A written statement describing the property and setting forth reasons in support of the proposed designation;

(4) Documentation that the property owner has been notified or consents to the application for designation;

(5) A list of the significant exterior architectural features that should be protected; and

(6) An application fee as may be established by the Quincy Preservation Commission to cover publication and notification expenses.

(B) For a Historic District.

(1) The names and addresses of the property owners;

(2) A map delineating the boundaries of the area to be designated;

(3) A written statement describing the area and properties within the proposed Historic District and setting forth reasons in support of the proposed designation;

(4) A list of the significant exterior architectural features of properties in the district that should be protected; and

(5) An application fee as may be established by the Quincy Preservation Commission to cover publication and notification expenses.

(1980 Code, § 29.1007) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.187 PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF APPLICATION.

(A) The Secretary shall schedule a preliminary review of the application to be held by the Quincy Preservation Commission within 45 days following its receipt.

(B) The applicant, and the property owner in the case of a proposed Landmark, shall be notified of the time and place of the preliminary review at least seven days prior to the date. A copy of the application together with written notice of the preliminary review and a request for comment shall be sent to the Quincy Plan Commission, to the head of each city department that may have an interest in the application, and to the property owner.

(C) At the preliminary review the Quincy Preservation Commission shall determine whether the application merit, further consideration as a nomination. If the Quincy Preservation Commission finds that the application does not merit further consideration as a nomination, it shall notify the applicant. The application may not be resubmitted for a period of six months.

(1980 Code, § 29.1008) (Ord. 9100, passed 1-22-2007)

§ 162.188 DESIGNATION.

(A) Notice of nomination. Within five working days following a determination by the Quincy Preservation Commission that a Historic District or Landmark merits further consideration, the Secretary shall notify the property owners of the nomination. Notice to property owners within Historic Districts shall be by regular mail. Notice to the property owner of a Landmark shall be by certified mail and shall include an owner consent form.

(B) Standards and incentives. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall adopt procedural regulations for establishing a subcommittee to meet with property owners following notice of nomination to discuss specific standards and incentives. Within the notice of nomination, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall extend an invitation to each property owner to attend a meeting to discuss possible standards and incentives, including economic incentives, for the proposed district. Following the meeting with the property owners, the subcommittee shall make recommendations to the full Quincy Preservation Commission concerning specific standards and incentives. These standards and incentives will be presented at the public hearing required by division (C) below.

(C) Public hearing on Historic District designation. The public hearing on an application for a Historic District shall be scheduled by the Secretary no sooner than 15 days and no later than 63 days after nomination. The Secretary shall so notify the property owners by regular mail, and inform them of the date, time and location of the public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to explain to the general public and to the property owners the purpose and effect of designation; to explain and take testimony concerning the criteria for designation; to explain the review process for any alteration, construction, demolition or removal affecting the exterior architectural appearance; to present and discuss any specific standard, for review of exterior alterations; to discuss economic incentives that would be available from local, state, federal or private sources; and to hear testimony from any interested party concerning the proposed designation.

(D) Owner consent to Historic District designation. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall make every effort to obtain owner consent for designation of proposed Historic Districts. Owner consent shall be indicated on a form prepared by the Quincy Preservation Commission. Within five working days following the public hearing an owner consent form shall be sent by certified mail to all property owners within the proposed Historic District who did not receive a form at the public hearing. The owner may approve or disapprove the proposed designation on the owner consent form to the Secretary. If the property owner does not respond in 20 days from the date the consent form is mailed, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall make every reasonable effort to contact the property owner by telephone or in person. All owner consent votes will be counted within 30 days from the date the consent forms are mailed. In order for the Quincy Preservation Commission to recommend a Historic District to the Quincy City Council for designation, 66.6666667% of all the property owners who respond must vote affirmatively.

(E) Public hearing on Landmark designation. A public hearing as set forth in division (C) above of this section covering Historic Districts shall also be held for a nominated Landmark. The purpose of the public hearing shall be the same as stated in division (C) above, and, in addition to determine if the Quincy Preservation Commission should recommend the designation of the proposed Landmark to the City Council over the owner’s objection.

(F) Owner consent to Landmark designation. The owner may approve or disapprove the proposed designation on the owner consent form which may be returned to the Secretary at any time prior to 20 days following a public hearing. Failure to respond will be considered a disapproval.

(G) Certified mail. The Quincy Preservation Commission will pay for the cost of certified mail for sending owner consent forms as set forth in this subchapter. The applicant shall be responsible for providing a correct list of names and addresses of the property owners of a nominated Landmark or Historic District and shall assist the Quincy Preservation Commission staff in preparing the owner consent mailing.

(H) Public notification. Notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the public hearing required by either divisions (C) or (E) above shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city stating the legal description and common street address of the property in the case of a proposed Landmark, and the boundaries of a proposed Historic District. The notice shall appear no less than five days and no more ten days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing.

(I) Decision of the Quincy Preservation Commission. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall recommend or not recommend to the Quincy City Council that a Landmark or Historic District be officially designated. The action shall occur no sooner than 30 days and no later than 45 days after the public hearing held pursuant to divisions (C) or (E) above. Within ten working days following the decision of the Quincy Preservation Commission, the Secretary shall notify the applicant and the property owners of the decision by regular mail.

(J) Report to the Quincy City Council. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall send a written report to the Quincy City Council within 60 days following its decision. The report shall summarize the reasons for the Quincy Preservation Commission’s decision. In the event of a decision to recommend designation, the report shall be accompanied by a proposed designation ordinance that shall include a list of the significant exterior historical or architectural features, and specific standards for the review of exterior alterations recommended by the Quincy Preservation Commission, any local economic incentives recommended by the Quincy Preservation Commission, and the types of alterations not requiring a building permit that shall require a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to § 162.190.

(K) Quincy City Council designation by ordinance. The Quincy City Council shall review the report and recommendation of the Quincy Preservation Commission and either accept or reject the recommendation. Designation of a Landmark or Historic District shall be by ordinance. The ordinance shall contain the following information: the legal description and common street address of a designated Landmark; a description of the boundaries of a designated Historic District; a list of the significant historical or architectural features of any designated Landmark or of properties within a designated Historic District for which protection is to be provided; a list of the types of alterations, constructions, demolitions or removals affecting significant historical or architectural features, other than those requiring a building permit or demolition permit, for which a certificate of appropriateness shall be required; specific standards for the review of actions affecting the exterior architectural appearance; and any local economic incentives determined necessary by the City Council.

(L) Notification of Quincy City Council action. The Secretary shall send by regular mail a copy of the resolution or ordinance passed by the City Council to the applicant and to the property owner(s) within 20 working days following the City Council action.

(M) Maintenance of records. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall maintain a book containing the legal description of each Landmark and the boundaries of a Historic District designated by ordinance; the book shall be located in the Recorder of Deeds Office for the county and in the office where the official zoning map of the city is kept.

(1980 Code, § 29.1009) (Ord. 9100, passed 1-22-2007)

§ 162.189 AMENDING AND RESCINDING DESIGNATION PROCEDURE.

The designation by ordinance of a Landmark or a Historic District shall only be rescinded or amended by ordinance enacted by the City Council upon recommendation of the Quincy Preservation Commission using the same procedure as set forth in § 162.188, and according to the same standards and considerations for designation.

(1980 Code, § 29.1010)

§ 162.190 PROTECTION PROVIDED LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.

(A) Certificate of appropriateness.

(1) Actions requiring a certificate of appropriateness. A certificate of appropriateness issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be required for the following actions affecting the exterior architectural appearance of any landmark or property within a Historic District:

(a) Any alteration to the significant historical or architectural features listed in the designating ordinance;

(b) Any exterior construction or alteration requiring a building permit from the city;

(d) Any installation of a solar photovoltaic power system as defined in § 162.110.

(2) Actions not requiring a certificate of appropriateness. Unless the action is covered by the specific standards as outlined in division (A)(1)(a) above of this section, actions which shall not require a certificate of appropriateness, and are not considered substantial alterations, include the following:

(a) Any construction, alteration or removal limited to the interior portions of the structure;

(b) Actions, which constitute landscaping, grounds keeping or similar exterior activities limited to the environs of the designated structure or structures; and

(c) Actions commonly considered to be normal or routine owner maintenance to include painting, staining or cleaning of exterior surfaces (with the exclusion of sandblasting of surfaces); repair or replacement of damaged or unserviceable items so long as the repair or replacement is consistent with the original item; and the installation of storm windows.

(3) Applications for certificate of appropriateness.

(a) An application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be obtained from and filed with the Secretary at the office of the Quincy Preservation Commission. Any applicant can request information from the Secretary, Chairperson or any member of the Quincy Preservation Commission regarding the application.

(b) Every application for a building permit, including any available accompanying plans and specifications affecting the exterior architectural appearance of a nominated or designated Historic District, shall be sent by the Inspection Department to the Secretary within three working days following receipt of the application by the Inspection Department. The Inspection Department shall not issue the building permit until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission.

(c) This section shall apply to nominated Landmarks and nominated Historic Districts from the date the Quincy Preservation Commission determines that an application for nomination merits further consideration pursuant to § 162.187.

(4) Commission votes on certificate of appropriateness. The Secretary shall immediately forward an application for a certificate of appropriateness to the Quincy Preservation Commission for its review at its next regular meeting. At that meeting, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall vote to approve or deny the application.

(5) Denial of certificate of appropriateness. A denial of a certificate of appropriateness by the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be sent to the applicant accompanied by a statement from the Secretary for the reasons of the denial.

(6) Commission meets with property owner. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall make recommendations to the applicant concerning modifications, if any, in the proposed action which would cause the Quincy Preservation Commission to reconsider its denial, and shall confer with the applicant and attempt to resolve as quickly as possible the difference between the objectives of the owner and the goals of the Quincy Preservation Commission.

(7) Second vote. Should these discussions fail to resolve the differences, there shall be a second vote on the application by the Quincy Preservation Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A vote by a majority of the appointed and confirmed members of the Quincy Preservation Commission to deny the certificate of appropriateness shall be the final decision unless appealed pursuant to § 162.193. If less than a majority of the appointed and confirmed members of the Quincy Preservation Commission vote to deny the certificate of appropriateness, the application shall be considered approved.

(8) Applicant and Inspection Department informed of decision. The Secretary shall inform the applicant and the Inspection Department in writing of the Quincy Preservation Commission’s decision within three working days following the second vote.

(9) Issuance of certificate of appropriateness. Upon approval of an application, the Secretary shall issue a certificate of appropriateness within three working days and forward copies to the applicant and to the Inspection Department.

(10) Appeal from denial of certificate of appropriateness. Upon denial of an application, the applicant may appeal the decision as provided for in § 162.193.

(11) Subcommittee. The Quincy Preservation Commission may establish a subcommittee of no fewer than five of its members to review routine applications for a certificate of appropriateness when delay to the next regular meeting would create unnecessary inconvenience to the applicant. A certificate of appropriateness may be issued prior to the next regular meeting upon the signature of 80% of the members of the subcommittee.

(B) Standards for review of applications. In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be guided by the following general standards in addition to any other specific standards in the ordinance designating the Landmark or Historic District. These general standards shall apply even in the absence of any specific standards for a Landmark or a Historic District.

(1) Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property, which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure or site and its environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.

(2) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural feature should be avoided when possible.

(4) All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.

(5) Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure or site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected.

(6) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure or site shall be treated with sensitivity.

(7) Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible. In the event the replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplication of features, substantiated by historic, physical or pictorial evidence ratter than on conjectural designs or the availability of different architectural elements from other buildings or structures.

(8) The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken.

(9) Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archaeological resources affected by or adjacent to, any project.

(10) Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when the alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, and the design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material and character of the property neighborhood or environment.

(1980 Code, § 29.1011) (Ord. 9423, passed 8-16-2021)

§ 162.191 DEMOLITION.

(A) Actions requiring a certificate of demolition. A certificate for demolition from the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be required for any demolition or removal in whole or in part which requires a permit from the city. This section shall apply to a nominated or designated Landmark or Historic District from the date the Quincy Preservation Commission determines that an application for nomination merits further consideration pursuant to § 162.187.

(B) Application for a certificate of demolition.

(1) An application for a certificate of demolition shall be obtained from and filed with the Secretary at the office of the Quincy Preservation Commission. Any applicant can request information from the Secretary, Chairperson or any member of the Quincy Preservation Commission.

(2) Every application for a demolition permit, including, when available, accompanying plans and specifications affecting the nominated or designated Landmark or a property within a nominated or designated Historic District, shall be sent by the Inspection Department to the Secretary within three working days following receipt of the application by the Inspection Department. The Inspection Department shall not issue a permit until a certificate of demolition has been issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission.

(C) Secretary notifies Commission. The Secretary shall notify the Quincy Preservation Commission of any application for a certificate of demolition.

(D) Public hearing. Upon receipt of the application for a certificate of demolition, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall schedule a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Notice of the public hearing shall be given to the applicant and the property owner in the same manner as required by § 162.188(C). In the event the application is received less than 15 days to the regularly schedule meeting, that application shall be heard at the following regularly scheduled meeting. At the public hearing the Quincy Preservation Commission shall hear evidence and testimony and consider the following issues:

(1) The condition of the property and how the condition affects the feasibility of preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of the property;

(2) The general feasibility of preservation, rehabilitation or restoration and any economic hardship to the property owner from the denial of a certificate of demolition;

(3) Ways in which the interest of the public in preserving the property may be balanced against the interests of the owner of the property;

(4) Alternatives to demolition;

(5) The interest or quality in the property that would make demolition a loss to the general community;

(6) Any unusual or uncommon design elements and materials that cannot be reproduced or reproduced only with great difficulty;

(7) Whether the property is of such interest or quality that it is listed or could be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Illinois State Register or as a local Landmark;

(8) Whether retention of the structure would help preserve and protect a historic place or area of historic interest in the city; and

(9) Whether retention of the structure would promote the general welfare of the city by encouraging study of American and local history, architecture and design or by developing an understanding of the importance and value of the American culture and heritage as well as by making the city a more attractive and desirable place in which to live.

(E) Commission votes on certificate of demolition. Following the public hearing, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall vote to approve or deny the certificate of demolition or to apply for a delay pursuant to division (I) of this section.

(F) Applicant and Inspection Department informed of decision. The Secretary shall inform the applicant and the Inspection Department in writing of the Quincy Preservation Commission’s decision within three working days.

(G) Issuance of certificate of demolition. Upon approval of an application, the Secretary shall issue a certificate of demolition within three working days and forward copies to the Inspection Department.

(H) Appeal from denial of certificate of demolition. Upon denial of an application, the applicant may appeal the decision as provided for in § 162.193.

(I) Alternatives. Rather than deny or approve an application for the certificate of demolition, the Quincy Preservation Commission may apply to the City Council to delay or order a postponement of any demolition while it investigates alternatives to granting a certificate and negotiate with the property owner to find a means to prevent demolition. If after a reasonable period of time, not in any case to exceed six months from the date of the receipt of the application, no alternative agreement has been reached with the applicant, the Quincy Preservation Commission shall issue a certificate of demolition.

(1980 Code, § 29.1012)

§ 162.192 REVIEW AND COMMENT.

The Quincy Preservation Commission shall also review and comment upon proposed public improvement projects to be implemented by the city or any of its departments or agencies. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed project on the exterior architectural appearance of nominated or designated Landmarks or of properties in a Historic District, and may hold a public hearing to receive testimony from property owners and the general public concerning the effect of the proposed project on the historic or architectural character of the Landmark or Historic District. The Quincy Preservation Commission shall report the results or its consideration to appropriate city department and agencies and to the City Council and make recommendations, if appropriate, for modifications to the proposed project that will minimize its effect on a Landmark or Historic District.

(1980 Code, § 29.1013)

§ 162.193 APPEALS.

Any applicant denied a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of demolition may appeal the final decision of the Quincy Preservation Commission to the Quincy City Council within 30 days. The City Council, after reviewing the circumstances of the application and the reasons for the denial may by resolution affirm the decision of the Quincy Preservation Commission or order the Quincy Preservation Commission to issue a certificate. The Secretary shall issue the certificate within five days after receipt of the City Council order.

(1980 Code, § 29.1014)

§ 162.194 DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS.

(A) The following locations are designated Landmarks.

(B) A complete legal description and a description of the significant historical and architectural features are available in the office of the City Clerk.

(1) 428 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1015)

(2) 1651 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1016)

(3) 332 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1017)

(4) 126 North Eighth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1018)

(5) 3201 North Twelfth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1019)

(6) 1444 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1020)

(7) 819 North Fifth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1021)

(8) 1200 Park Place;

(1980 Code, § 29.1022)

(9) 415 Jersey Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1023)

(10) 421 Jersey Street

(1980 Code, § 29.1024)

(11) 323 College Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1025)

(12) 331 College Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1026)

(13) 929 Monroe Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1027)

(14) 1001 North Fifth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1028)

(15) 425 South Twelfth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1029)

(16) 1656 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1030)

(17) 1477 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1031)

(18) 1627 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1032)

(19) 333 East Avenue;

(1980 Code, § 29.1033)

(20) 1401 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1034)

(21) 317 College Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1035)

(22) 2203 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1036)

(23) 613 Broadway Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1037)

(24) 1020 Kentucky Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1038)

(25) 332 Elm Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1039)

(26) 238 South Twelfth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1040)

(27) 1224 Park Place;

(1980 Code, § 29.1041)

(28) 319 Spruce;

(1980 Code, § 29.1042)

(29) 734 North Fourth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1043)

(30) 1680 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1044)

(31) 1469 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1045)

(32) 437 North Ninth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1046)

(33) 2210 Aldo Boulevard;

(1980 Code, § 29.1047)

(34) 300 South Eighteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1048)

(35) The South Eighth Street Bridge;

(1980 Code, § 29.1050)

(36) 822 North Sixth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1051)

(37) 1431 Spring Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1052)

(38) 1449 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1053)

(39) 135 and 137 North Third Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1054)

(40) 3130 State Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1055)

(41) 2531 Prentiss;

(1980 Code, § 29.1056)

(42) 635 South Thirteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1057)

(43) 1100 State Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1058)

(44) 1617 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1059)

(45) 1422 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1060)

(46) 405 South Twenty-Fourth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1061)

(47) 230 South Twenty-Fourth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1062)

(48) 909 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1063)

(49) 917 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1064)

(50) 2150 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1065)

(51) 403 South Sixteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1066)

(52) The alley between Sixteenth Street, Eighteenth Street, Kentucky Street and State Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1067)

(53) 1037 South Sixteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1069)

(54) 701 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1070)

(55) 1009 North Eighth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1071)

(56) 1843 Grove Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1072)

(57) 210 South Eighteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1073)

(58) 1479 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1074)

(59) 425 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1075)

(60) 421-23 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1076)

(61) Reserved;

(62) 125 East Avenue;

(1980 Code, § 29.1078)

(63) 1621 Vermont Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1079)

(64) 327 South Twelfth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1081)

(65) 1443 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1082)

(66) 237 North Sixth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1083)

(67) 1641 Hampshire Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1084)

(68) 2000 Jersey Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1085)

(69) 1112 South Ninth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1087)

(70) 1269 Kentucky Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1088)

(71) 310 South Sixteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1089)

(72) 1539 North Eighth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1090)

(73) 2020 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1091)

(74) 1677 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1092)

(75) 1801 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1093)

(76) 300 East Avenue;

(1980 Code, § 29.1094)

(77) 900 Madison Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1095)

(78) 200 South Front Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1096)

(79) 2328 Hawthorne Hill Road West;

(1980 Code, § 29.1098)

(80) 2102 Jersey Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.1099)

(81) 234 South Sixteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1100)

(82) 502 North Twenty-Eighth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1101)

(83) 2409 Country Club Drive South;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1102)

(84) 133 East Avenue;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1103)

(85) 205 South Sixteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1104)

(86) 228 South Eighteenth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1105)

(87) 1111 North Eighth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1106)

(88) 221 North Twenty-Fourth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1107)

(89) 1124 South Ninth Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1108)

(90) 1805 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1109)

(91) 1809 Maine Street;

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1110)

(92) 532 Gardner Expressway;

(93) 613 North Twelfth Street;

(94) 1673 Maine Street;

(95) 608 Adams Street;

(96) 614 - 618 Maine Street;

(97) 1845 Jersey Street;

(98) 200 Chestnut Street;

(99) 1401 North Eighth Street;

(100) 813 South Fifteenth Street;

(101) South Side Bungalow Local Historic District;

(102) 222 South Sixteenth Street;

(103) 1661 Jersey Street;

(104) 1840 Jersey Street;

(105) 2003 Jersey Street;

(106) 1632 York Street;

(107) 1470 Vermont Street;

(108) 2200 York Street;

(109) 231 East Avenue;

(110) 1550 Maine Street;

(111) 1636 Hampshire Street;

(112) 2325 Maine Street;

(113) 641 Maine Street; and

(114) 1515 Jersey Street.

(Ord. 8777, passed 2-3-1998; Ord. 8927, passed 11-26-2001; Ord. 8974, passed 3-10-2003; Ord. 9023, passed 9-20-2004; Ord. 9034, passed 3-28-2005; Ord. 9089, passed 10-16-2006; Ord. 9101, passed 3-19-2007; Ord. 9145, passed 4-27-2009; Ord. 9201, passed 12-27-2011; Ord. 9247, passed 10-28-2013; Ord. 9252, passed 12-30-2013; Ord. 9284, passed 12-7-2015; Ord. 9347, passed 9-24-2018; Ord. 9417, passed 3-30-2021; Ord. 9445, passed 9-6-2022; Ord. 9470, passed 4-3-2023; Ord. 9493, passed 6-3-2024; Ord. 9509, passed 10-28-2024; Ord. 9524, passed 8-4-2025)

§ 162.195 DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS.

The following locations are designated Historic Districts. A complete legal description and a description of the significant historical and architectural features are available in the office of the City Clerk.

(A) Park Place Local Historic District;

(1980 Code, § 29.1068)

(B) Zwick Row Local Historic District;

(1980 Code, § 29.1080)

(1980 Code, § 29.1086)

(D) Designation of additional properties in Brewery Area Local Historic District. 415 South Tenth Street, 1015 Kentucky Street, 1016 Kentucky Street, 1022 Kentucky Street, 1030 Kentucky Street, 1031 Kentucky Street, 1032 Kentucky Street and 1033 Kentucky Street are added to the Brewery Area Local Historic District; and

(1980 Code, § 29.1097)

(E) South Side Bungalow Local Historic District.

(1980 Code, § 29.10.1120)

(Ord. 8933, passed 12-26-2001; Ord. 8974, passed 3-10-2003; Ord. 9092, passed 10-30-2006; Ord. 9201, passed 12-27-2011)