Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Design Review Guidelines
Copies of the Design Review Guidelines are available in PDF format from the Planning and Inspections department on the second floor of City Hall. Also contractors may obtain a CD with information on the NC Rehab Building Code, Historic Mills Bill, and case studies from Preserve NC on large scale rehabilitation projects.
Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 10
Q. What is the procedure if I want to demolish a building on my property?
A. You must give the Historic Preservation Commission written notice of any proposed demolition. This serves to provide time for the Commission to find a way to save the building if it is significant. (If the building is not significant, the Commission may permit immediate demolition.) If, within the authorized period of delay, the Commission cannot find an alternative solution satisfactory to you, a record of the historic building and its setting is submitted to the Commission, and you may remove the structure.
A. You must give the Historic Preservation Commission written notice of any proposed demolition. This serves to provide time for the Commission to find a way to save the building if it is significant. (If the building is not significant, the Commission may permit immediate demolition.) If, within the authorized period of delay, the Commission cannot find an alternative solution satisfactory to you, a record of the historic building and its setting is submitted to the Commission, and you may remove the structure.
Highlights From the November Meeting
Plaques for the newly designated Local Historic Landmarks have arrived and will be installed on the Former City Hall and City Memorial Hospital & Nurses Home. Also the addendum sign installation for the historic districts is mostly complete. Residents should notice the signs attached to the end of the street names in the three Historic Districts.
Continued efforts to educate the public and local real estate agents is one of the top priorities of the Commission. Ideas discussed in recent meetings have been training courses for real estate agents, Historic Preservation Welcome Committees within each district, and direct mailings to property owners in historic districts and local real estate agents.
Appointment of new commission members is rapidly approaching. Recommendations for positions will be submitted by March of 2008. The Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission will be filling four seats next year. For information on Commission appointments please contact the City Clerk or Personnel department.
Continued efforts to educate the public and local real estate agents is one of the top priorities of the Commission. Ideas discussed in recent meetings have been training courses for real estate agents, Historic Preservation Welcome Committees within each district, and direct mailings to property owners in historic districts and local real estate agents.
Appointment of new commission members is rapidly approaching. Recommendations for positions will be submitted by March of 2008. The Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission will be filling four seats next year. For information on Commission appointments please contact the City Clerk or Personnel department.
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