HISTORIC DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD

The City of Beaufort Historic Review Board (HRB) is a five-member Board.  The members are appointed by City Council for two 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: 

  • New construction and additions;
  • Demolition; and
  • Renovation, rehabilitation, restoration.

The Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, Section 4:0 and Article 2, Section 2.7, establishes the boundaries of the Beaufort Historic District and outlines the responsibilities of the HRB.  The Historic District is divided into two subdistrcits:  the Preservation Neighborhood and the Conservation Neighborhood (also known as the Northwest Quadrant).  For projects located in the Preservation Neighborhod, guidance for the Board's decisions is provided by the Beaufort Preservation Manual and the Beaufort Preservation Manual Supplement.  The Northwest Quadrant Design Principles provides guidance for projects in the Conservation Neighborhood (Northwest Quadrant).

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 Planning Department.

The HRB meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.  Meetings are currently held at City Hall located at 1911 Boundary Street in the Council Chambers.  For more information on the Historic District Review Board, contact Julie Bachety, Adminstrative Assistant, at (843) 525-7011 or by e-mail at jbachety@cityofbeaufort.org.

Board Members

Lisa Estes (Chaiman)
Bill Chambers
John W. Gadson, Sr.
Joel Newman
Mike Rainey

2010 Schedule - - Submital Requirements Revised April 2010.

Meetings are generally held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at 1911 Boundarty Street in the Council Chambers.  All applications are due by 12:00 noon.  If you have any special needs due to a physical challenge, please contact the Department of Planning & Development Services at (843) 525-7011. 


Meeting Schedule

Deadline for Applications
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Friday, December 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Friday, May 14,2010
Wednesday, July 14,2010 Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, Decembr 08, 2010 Friday, November 12, 2010

 Note:

  1. All documents are required to be submitted to the City of Beaufort Department of Planning & Development Services at 1911 Boundary Street (City Hall).
  2. Board/Staff Review:  Submit one (1) digital set of plans and application and two (2) hardcopies of the plans and application.
  3. IMPORTANT:  A project will not be reviewed if the applicnt or representative is not present at the meeting.

Forms & Applications