[1] Peoria's Historic Preservation Ordinance was adopted by the City Council in 1976 and amended in 1989.
[1] The HPC has adopted guidelines are based on the ten standards of rehabilitation from the National Park Service.
[1][2] To submit a landmark or district for historic designation, applicants must include a map, pictures, and a narrative demonstrating how the proposed landmark meets criteria in Section 16-38 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
[3][4] (a) The historic preservation commission shall upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a determination as to whether a nominated property, structure or area meets one or more of the following criteria.
[3] (b) Any structure, property or area that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also be suitable for preservation or restoration and have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or restoration.