The purpose of this study is to prepare guidelines for the operation of Special Architectural Districts in the future by diagnosing the system operation status 14 years after the introduction of the Special Architectural District System, and examining the possibility of expanding the system according to the amendment of laws and regulations. In this study, the operating principles and directions for the Special Architectural District System were set, and the designation procedure, considerations during designation deliberation, and considerations during application of exceptions and integrated application deliberations were reviewed to present guidelines for the operation of Special Architectural Districts.