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Historic District Review Board
Board Overview
The City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HRB) is a five-member Board. The members are appointed by City Council for three year terms. Each member may serve on two consecutive terms. The Historic Review Board is charged with the mission of aiding in the preservation, protection and enhancement of the Beaufort National Historic Landmark District.
The Board reviews the following types of activities within the District:
- Demolition
- New construction and additions
- Rehabilitation
- Renovation
- Restoration
Sub-Districts
The Historic District is divided into two sub-districts:
- Conservation Neighborhood (also known as the Northwest Quadrant)
- Preservation Neighborhood
Northwest Quadrant
The Northwest Quadrant Design Principles provides guidance for projects in the Conservation Neighborhood (Northwest Quadrant).
Preservation Neighborhood
For projects located in the Preservation Neighborhood, guidance for the Board's decisions is provided by the Beaufort Preservation Manual and the Beaufort Preservation Manual Supplement.
Document Copies
Copies of the 1979 Milner Historic District Inventory, 1997 Beaufort County Above Ground Historic Resources Survey and Sandborn Fire Insurance Company Maps are available in the Community & Economic Development Department.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Meetings
- 2 p.m.
- 2nd Wednesday of each month
- City Hall
1911 Boundary Streeet
Beaufort, SC 29902
Members
- John Dickerson (Vice-Chairman)
- Bill Allison
- Katherine Pringle
- Edward Mouton
- Vacancy
IIf you have any special needs due to a physical challenge, please contact the community & Economic Development Department at 843-525-7011.
2020 Schedule
Only digital submittal of all documents is accepted now. You may also view the meeting schedule in document form. NOTE: Deadlines for applications are a minimum of 4 weeks in advance. Scheduled dates for review of applications are dependent on the number of applications received.
Meeting Schedule | ||
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | ||
Tuesday, April 8, 20 | ||
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | ||
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 |
Notes:
- All documents are required to be submitted to the City of Beaufort Department of Planning and Development Services at:
City Hall
1911 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902 - All documents must be submitted in a complete digital package by the deadline date
- Fee for demolition are due at the time of the applicant submittal.
- IMPORTANT: A project will not be reviewed if the applicant or representative is not present at the meeting.
Forms & Applications
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Julie Bachety
Administrative Assistant II
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Community & Economic Development
Physical Address
1911 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-525-7011Fax: 843-986-5606
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(also available by phone and email 4 - 5 p.m.)