Historic Preservation Mission: To promote and safeguard the City's heritage, and encourage the uniqueness of neighborhood character by conservation, and the fostering of civic pride in the accomplishments of the past. Objective: The Historic Preservation section of the Planning and Development Division is charged with administering the Landmarks Ordinance and staffing the Landmarks Commission and planning for the preservation of Abilene's unique architectural and historical resources. Understanding Historic Overlay Zoning Abilene Register of Historic Properties Application for Historic Overlay Zone District or Planned Development Historic District Application for Certificate of Appropriateness from the Landmarks Commission For information regarding the Historic Preservation efforts with the City of Abilene please contact: Planning Department |