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Heritage Corridors Program

Heritage Corridors define the rural character of the greater Barrington area.  These roads maintain the visual, historical, and cultural significance of the communities.  This program encourages them to be maintained in their natural scenic condition for the benefit of the public. 

What is a Heritage Corridor?

Heritage Corridors are roadways defined as the roads that represent the rural character of the Barrington Communities. They were originally designed to be rural residential routes that connected neighbors and weaved through the community.  The significance of the corridor protection is that as a result of this protection, the appearance or character will remain relatively unchanged and embody the essential character related to the local culture from earlier historic periods as a result of the location, appearance or physical aspects of the corridor.

The Heritage Corridor will be a preservation district in which the geographic area is identified with a designated road. This area minimally will include the right-of-way including the road pavement, 10-20 feet of easement held by the local Village government and the BACTrust. This easement may also include any structures such as bridges, signs, shoulders and vegetation.

What are the Requirements?

Primary requirements that must be fulfilled:

• Designated roadways connect major thoroughfares, but were designed for local residential use.
• The rural character of the area would be altered if the road was altered

Secondary requirements; (Roads must fulfill two or more of the following conditions):

• They have scenic value and/or possess public vistas
• They are two-lane residential roads with minimal shoulders
• They pass through or are adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas and/or habitats
• They are parallel to or are crossed by historic riding trails
• They have a documented historical value to the community
• They possess archeological features
• The possess distinct expressions of local community life

What are the Benefits?

This program will protect the roads for future generations in the following ways:

• By promoting a sense of place
• By protecting scenic, natural and historic resources in the road corridors
• By protecting recreational value of roads that encourage walking, biking, riding horses, or a drive in the countryside for pleasure