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Heritage Preservation Commission Mission

The mission of the Florence Township Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is to protect and preserve the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historic features of Florence Township designated Historic Districts.

The HPC makes recommendations to the Florence Town Board supporting this mission of protecting and preserving the historic and culturally sensitive areas in our beautiful township’s designated historic districts. Working with federal, state and local guidelines posted elsewhere on this page, we review permit requests to ensure that properties designated as historic are not destroyed or damaged. We also host occasional events focused on the township’s history.

If you live in the Old Frontenac Historic District and plan to modify your property, please use the Design Guideline Resource available in the folder below. Please also reference the Florence Township Permit Process & Applications page for information on township and county zoning and building permits. Print a copy of the Design Review Application, fill it out, attach the requested drawings, and bring at least three copies to the next HPC meeting. You’ll need approval from the HPC and the township’s Planning Commission before you take your request to the Town Board for final approval.

Meetings

The Heritage Preservation Commission meets on the 1st Monday of each month, 6:00 pm at the Town Hall.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Heritage Commission Members

The Heritage Commission consists of 7 members serving 3 year terms. They may be reappointed after a 3 year break. They hold their annual meeting in May. HPC members can also be reached at florencetownshiphpc@gmail.com.

There are currently 2 vacant seats.

After the Storm, & Other Permit Questions…

Do you have a question about completing a HPC Design Review Application for property maintenance?

You’ll need a building permit for a contractor to re-shingle your home, but if your roof repair is not altering the character or finish of exterior materials, such repairs/maintenance work does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).

A design review application and COA are required for

  • Construction

  • Alteration

  • Reconstruction

  • Moving

  • Demolition

  • Any other exterior change

(Note that this includes some work that would not require other permits from the local government. That is, the requirement for a building permit is NOT a test for whether a COA is required.)

Please refer to the Design Guideline Resource (available in the folder below) for recommendations on exterior building materials, mass and scale, building heights, lighting, windows, fences, landscapes and demolition.

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