Historic Preservation Board

(Authoritative)

Established:

The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) was established in 1994.

Mission/Purpose:

The protection and preservation of the City’s architectural, historic and cultural heritage. The HPB makes recommendations to the City Council for designation of historic structures, sites or districts, assists in public education programs and conduct surveys of historic site, properties and areas. As of 2012, the HPB also makes decisions on applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alternation to a site and/or structure in the North Seventh Street Historic Residential District.

Membership/Terms:

Membership for HPB can consist of five to seven members with a majority having expertise in a preservation-related field including history, architecture, planning or archaeology. One member shall be a board member or employee of the DDA. Members serve four year (staggered) terms.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 2765, adopted 8/17/94 creating the HPB

Ordinance No. 2802, adopted 1/4/95, amending the composition of the board

Ordinance No. 4508, adopted 3/21/12 establishing the North Seventh Street Historic  Residential District Guidelines

Ordinance No. 4509, adopted 3/21/12, providing the HPB authority over the North  Seventh Street Historic Residential District

Zoning and Development Code Section 21.07.040 Historic Preservation

North Seventh Street Historic Residential District Standards and Guidelines

By-laws