City Of Aurora Designated Historic Property Disclosure Form printable pdf download

DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTY DISCLOSURE FORM

City of Aurora, Illinois

Sec.37‐101 Definitions

“Seller” means every person or entity who is an owner, beneficiary of a trust, contract purchaser of lessee of a ground lease, who has an interest

(legal or equitable) in historic district or landmark property.

“Prospective buyer” means any person or entity negotiating or offering to become an owner or lessee of a historic district or landmark property by

means of a transfer for value to which this Act applies.

“Historic District” is an area designated as a “historic district” by ordinance of the city council and which may contain within definable geographic

boundaries one or more landmarks and which may have within its boundaries other proportions or structures that, while not of such historic or

architectural significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall historic or architectural characteristics of the

historic district.

“Historic Landmark” is a property, structure or natural object designated as a “landmark” by ordinance of the city council, pursuant to procedures

prescribed in this title that is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration and preservation because of its historic or architectural significance to the city.

Sec. 37‐102 Disclosure required

Whenever real property designated as part of a historic district or a historic landmark pursuant to Section 37 of the Aurora Code, is to be sold

within the City of Aurora, the seller thereof shall tender to all prospective purchasers a copy of the pre‐printed information available from the City,

which describes certain exterior alterations and construction standards. Said seller shall achieve the signatures of all parties to a sale of such real

property showing that the pre‐printed information has been given and received, indicating thereon the street address and parcel number of the

real property being sold. The disclosure is not required for buildings constructed after 1978.

Sec. 37‐103 Timing of Disclosure

The disclosure required in Section 37‐102 above shall be completed no later than at the time the Real Estate Sale Contract is executed between the

seller and purchaser thereof.

PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS AN INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK OR PART OF A HISTORIC DISTRICT MUST HAVE ANY EXTERIOR ALTERATION OR

CONSTRUCTION APPROVED BY THE AURORA PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOORS,

WINDOWS, SIDING, FENCES, TUCKPOINTING AND ROOFING.

SAID CONSTRUCTION MUST CONFORM TO APPROVED GUIDELINES AVAILABLE AT THE CITY OF AURORA PRESERVATION DIVISION, 1 S.

BROADWAY, AURORA, IL (630) 256‐3080.

Property Address ________________________________________________________

Permanent Index Number _________________________________________________

Has the above property been designated as a City of Aurora historic landmark or part of an historic district pursuant to the list available at City of

Aurora Planning & Zoning Division, 1 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL, or at

Yes________

No_________

If yes, we declare that the seller has provided a copy of the City of Aurora Historic Preservation Guidelines pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Aurora

Code of Ordinances.

Buyer___________________________________________ Date_______________

Seller___________________________________________ Date _______________

Seller___________________________________________ Date________________

Mail to Planning & Zoning Division, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507 or fax (630) 256‐3089