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Historic Preservation Commission
Purpose
The Historic Preservation Commission hears and decides requests for Certificates of Appropriateness within local historic districts, submitted by owners of properties in those districts, on matters that exceed the authority of the Planning staff.
Meeting
Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located on the third floor of the Municipal Building at 211 S. Hamilton St., High Point, NC 27260. View the 2017 Regular Meeting Schedule (PDF).
Agendas
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
View Most Recent Agendas
Members, 2017-18
| NAME | HISTORIC DISTRICT | TERM EXPIRATION DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Janet Catania | Sherrod Park | July 1, 2018 |
| Julius Clark | July 1, 2017 | |
| Dorothy Darr | West High Ave. | July 1, 2020 |
| Mary Powell Delille | July 1, 2018 | |
| Gloria Halstead | Johnson Street | July 1, 2019 |
| Jerry Mingo | July 1, 2019 | |
| Dories Patrick | July 1, 2018 | |
| Vacancy | ||
| Vacancy |
For more member information, please view our Historic Preservation Commission Membership (PDF) document.
Overview
Historic Districts are established in order to help maintain and preserve areas of the City that have significant historic or architectural value. Regulations are applied through the use of an overlay zoning district, which sets forth rules that require review of all building activity affecting the exterior of buildings, structures, or site features.
Overview
- The High Point Historic Preservation Commission is a 9-member body appointed by the City Council.
- Not more than one member may be appointed from each of the City's 3 existing Historic Districts, Johnson Street, Sherrod Park and West High Avenue.
- The remaining members are appointed from throughout the City.
- A full term appointment is three years in length.
Historic Districts are established in order to help maintain and preserve areas of the City that have significant historic or architectural value. Regulations are applied through the use of an overlay zoning district, which sets forth rules that require review of all building activity affecting the exterior of buildings, structures, or site features.
Get Involved
Are you interested in becoming involved in what goes on in High Point? Consider becoming a member of one of the Boards, Commissions and/or Committees. Complete an application to place your name on our list for consideration for when a vacancy occurs.
Are you interested in becoming involved in what goes on in High Point? Consider becoming a member of one of the Boards, Commissions and/or Committees. Complete an application to place your name on our list for consideration for when a vacancy occurs.