Standards and Guidelines

Preserving South Bend and St. Joseph County’s architectural history requires cooperation from homeowners. The city is committed to helping assist and educate community members about historic districts and how to properly maintain and modify properties in each. Below, you’ll find the resources to help you understand what is and isn’t permitted in our historic districts.

Standards and Guidelines_ChapinPark

Standards and Guidelines_East Wayne Street

Standards and Guidelines_Edgewater Place

Standards and Guidelines_Leeper Park

Standards and Guidelines_Lincoln Way East

Standards and Guidelines_North St. Joseph

Standards and Guidelines_River Bend

Standards and Guidelines_Riverside Drive

Standards and Guidelines_Taylors Field

Standards and Guidelines_West North Shore

Standards_Local Landmarks