Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meetings 

• First Thursday of every month, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Council Conference Room, City Hall (unless otherwise noticed)

2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 

Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes

Recent Legislation

Ordinance No. 2014-22

Purpose
On July 7, 2004, the city received its approval to be a Certified Local Government (CLG) under a program managed by the National Park Service and the Washington State Office of Historic Preservation.

As a CLG, the commission is able to provide technical assistance to owners of historic properties and to create a local register of historic properties with the approval of the property owner. The commission will also review any Bainbridge Island applications to the National Historic register.

Current Activity
In-person information about the Historic Preservation Commission and how to apply for the register is available from the Planning Department.

The Commission continues to work closely with the Historical Society in all activities and the Society is an invaluable resource for the Commission.

Historic Preservation Resources

• Federal tax Incentives for Historic Preservation
• Historic preservation and restoration books available from:
  • Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum
  • Bainbridge Island Library
• Bainbridge Island Draft Historical Signage Program (PDF)
• Ordinance 2013-18 Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Historic Preservation Introduction, Goals and Policies (PDF)

• 2017 Bainbridge Island Historic Resources Report (PDF)

• Historic Preservation Helpful Links

• Historic Register Nomination Form

• Historic Property Research Guidance

• Local Historic Register Properties

• Bainbridge Island Municipal Code (BIMC) - Historic Preservation Program (Chapter 18.24)

• The Secretary of The Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings

• Four Approaches to the Treatment of Historic Properties

• Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)

• Special Tax Valuation

• Washington Information System for Architectural & Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD) - Historic Property Inventory Forms

• Bainbridge Island Map (Listing Ownership in 1909)

• County Atlas

• Historical Assessor’s Record

• Aerial Photos (circa 1951 – present)