Historic Preservation Commission

Seeking Volunteer - Apply Now One vacancy - term through June, 2022 
Member should have knowledge or expertise in identifying, evaluating and protecting historic resources and expertise in history, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural anthropology, archaeology, biology, geography, cultural geography, American studies, law and real estate. The Commission advocates for the preservation of historically significant buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts.

Regular Meeting Schedule

  • Meets the first Thursday of every month 2 to 4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
  • Currently meeting on Zoom

 Information on Role of Councilmember Liaisons.

Commissioner's Resource Manual

Established By

Bainbridge Island Municipal Code Chapter 18.24

Agendas and Minutes

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Purpose and Mission

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council in accordance with the City’s Historic Preservation Program (BIMC 18.24). In 2004, the Historic Preservation Program earned status as a Certified Local Government (CLG), a certification established by the National Historic Preservation Act and, in Washington State, administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Responsibilities of a CLG include maintaining a Historic Preservation Commission, surveying local historic properties, enforcing state or local preservation laws, reviewing National Register Nominations, and providing for public participation in historic preservation activities.

The mission of the HPC is to advocate for the preservation of historically significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts. The HPC establishes, maintains, and updates the local historic inventory, local historic register, heritage tree register, and identifies register eligible properties. Additionally, the HPC reviews nominations to the local, state, and national registers, minor conditional use permits (CUP) for zoning relief, changes or alterations to local historic register or register eligible properties, demolition permits, and special valuation of historic properties. To see recent activities and our goals for the year, see the 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan. 

Questions?

Contact City Staff Liaison:
Kelly Tayara, Senior Planner
206.780.3787 or ktayara@bainbridgewa.gov

General Resources


Research a Property


Reports and Inventories