Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission was established in 1997 as a continuation of the City's long tradition of taking proactive steps to preserve the historic character of Lake Forest. The Commission is made up of seven Lake Forest residents who are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. The Commissioners serve for a maximum of three two-year terms on a staggered basis.  

The Commission is responsible for carrying on the long tradition of Lake Forest by preserving historic buildings, gardens, and streetscapes as well as the overall historic character of the community. The Commission reviews projects that are inside the boundaries of the City's Historic Districts and projects that affect individual Landmark properties located throughout the City. The Commission reviews proposals for complete and partial demolitions and requests for Building Scale variances. The Commission is also responsible for reviewing and evaluating the design and compatibility of replacement structures as a result of demolition, new buildings, and building additions and alterations. Click on the links below to find out more about the Historic Preservation Commission or to download an application packet.

The Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.

Regular Historic Preservation Commission meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. on City 17. A DVD copy of the meeting is available in the Reference Section at Lake Forest Library.

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