Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 8

Q. Who is on the Historic Preservation Commission?

A. The Commission, appointed by the City Council, is composed entirely of Thomasville residents. Of the nine (9) Commission members, a majority are specially qualified with experience, education, or interest in architecture or history. Members attend training each year in historic preservation practice and principles.

Thomasville Gains Two New Local Historic Landmarks

On Monday September 17 the Thomasville City Council adopted two ordinances designating the former City Hall and former City Memorial Hospital as Local Historic Landmarks. As a Local Landmark these properties now fall under the same design guidelines as properties in a Historic District. No additional maintenance is required beyond minimum standards in current ordinance code. Private property owners of Local Historic Landmarks receive a 50% reduction in property tax liability in exchange for the upkeep of the property as a Historic Landmark. Property owners are not required to remove current additions or restore the property to a previous state.

Highlights From the September Meeting

The Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission will have a display at Everybody's Day. The display will be in the gazebo and showcase photos of historic homes and articles on the accomplishments of the Commission.

Addendum signs marking the Historic District beside street signs is almost complete. The Colonial Drive School Historic District is the only district remaining in the installation process.

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) hearing was conducted for a Haywood Street property in the Colonial Drive School Historic District. After the presentation of findings of fact and discussion the application was deemed congruent with design guidelines. The application was approved