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3 results for “local historic districts” · other

  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • Historical Commission | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Historical Commission preserves historic assets and reviews proposed alterations to properties in local historic districts while administering the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Commission evaluates historic buildings and artifacts for local significance under the Community Preservation Act, which is required for CPA funding eligibility. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available through the OneMeeting portal (from July 2025 forward), and the Commission offers several permits including Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Demolition Delay Waivers, and Determinations of Local Historical Significance, which applicants can submit online.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Planning Department provides staff support to three citizen boards and commissions that oversee local development and preservation matters. The Municipal Planning Commission (16 members, meets monthly) reviews zoning amendments, rezonings, annexations, subdivisions, and other development matters, with final authority over significant impact developments and subdivisions but advisory capacity in other areas. The Board of Zoning Appeals (5 members, meets bimonthly) makes final decisions on appeals of administrative decisions, conditional uses, and variances, while the Historic Landmarks Commission (5 members, meets monthly) has final authority over certificates of appropriateness for historic buildings in the East End Historic District and demolition delay requests.

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