Landmarks Board (LB)

Meeting Schedule:
Generally the first Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1777 Broadway

The Landmarks Board (LB) consists of five members appointed by City Council, each to five-year terms. Two of the members must be architecture or urban planning professionals and three members are selected to represent the community at large. Additionally, a member of the Planning Board is appointed to serve as liaison between LB and Planning Board in a non-voting capacity.

As outlined in the  Downtown Urban Design Guidelines, LB reviews all projects located in the Downtown Historic District and landmarked structures located outside the district. The board is responsible for implementing the Historic Preservation Code in an open setting in order to help the public better understand the processes of landmarking and reviewing exterior alterations. This is intended to be done in a prompt and courteous manner, respecting the building and its owner. LB is also expected to maintain the visual character of the community that has developed since 1858, respect private property rights and maintain a reasonable balance between private rights and public interest.

The Design Review Committee reviews requests for alterations to individual landmarks and alterations to properties within historic districts. The Design Review Committee includes two Landmarks Board members and a city staff liaison. The committee meets weekly.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 15:48