Plano's heritage resources are those buildings, sites, or districts that have been officially designated by the City Council as culturally and architecturally significant. A property may be individually designated or designated as part of a district. City Staff and the Heritage Commission provide assistance to owners by helping them plan alterations they may be considering and guide owners through the application process necessary to implement those changes.
The Heritage Commission is responsible for reviewing any major proposed exterior alterations, demolition or new construction affecting designated resources or districts in accordance with criteria in the resource or district’s Design Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Copies of guidelines are available from the City of Plano Planning Department.
Preservation Plan
The Preservation Plan is the guiding document for the city’s heritage preservation program and related activities. It functions in conjunction with documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, the Building Code, the Preservation Ordinance, and the Preservation Tax Exemption Ordinance. Plano’s Preservation Plan is intended to guide preservation efforts throughout the city and provide for their integration into the broad range of plans, programs, and activities that shape the community over time.
More information about Plano's Heritage Resources
Additional Resources
Individuals conducting heritage preservation research or those looking for more information on Plano’s history may find the following links useful. Plano’s Haggard Library and heritage preservation organizations, such as the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation Inc., maintain archives that may be accessed by the general public.