Historic Review Board

*The Historic District Review Board will no longer accept project submittals past the deadline for new applications.

The City of Beaufort’s Historic District Review Board (HRB) 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 4:9 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 subdistricts: the Preservation Neighborhood and the Conservation Neighborhood (also known as the Northwest Quadrant). 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. The Northwest Quadrant Design Principles provides guidance for projects in the Conservation Neighborhood (Northwest Quadrant).

Meetings of the Historic District Review Board are held once a month, on the second Wednesday of the month, at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall, located at 302 Carteret Street.

Copies of the 1979 Milner Historic District Inventory, 1997 Beaufort County Above Ground Historic Resources Survey and Sanborn Fire Insurance Company Maps are available in the Planning Department.

Project review applications for the Historic District Review Board can be downloaded here.

Board Members

John W. Gadson, Sr. (Chairman)
Lisa Estes
Greg Huddy
Joel Newman
Jay Weidner

2010 Schedule

Meetings are generally held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at 302 Carteret Street (City Hall), Beaufort, South Carolina.  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.

*The Historic District Review Board will no longer accept project submittals past the deadline for new applications.


Meeting Date
 		 Deadline for New 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 08, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Thursday, November 12, 2010

Note:

  1. All documents are required to be submitted to the City of Beaufort Department of Planning & Development Services at 302 Carteret Street (City Hall).
  2. Include eight (8) sets of folded plans, supporting documents, and completed and signed application form.
  3. IMPORTANT:  A project will not be reviewed if the applicant or representative is not present at the meeting.
  4. Fees for Demolition are due at the same time of the application submittal.

 For a printable schedule click here.

 Forms and Applications