The Historic Preservation Board meetings are held at 4pm on the 1st Thursday of every month. Meetings are located at City Hall, 201 N. 2nd Street, Palatka, FL.
Purpose of the Board
The structures within the city provide visual evidence of the city's significant role in the economic, political and architectural development of northeast Florida. For a substantial period in the 19th and 20th centuries, the City of Palatka occupied a prominent place in a regional tourist and industrial economy. The city has provided the state with political, economic and social leadership, whose values and position is reflected in the structures its members sponsored. The historic districts and sites of the city represent in their architectural forms the city's legacy of prominence, and possess a distinctiveness of character in the visual interrelationship and congruity of their separate elements, the maintenance of which is vital to all.
Board Members
The board shall serve without compensation and be composed of seven members and one alternate. Members shall be appointed by the city commission and the majority of members shall be residents of the city. Whenever possible, with preference given to property owners within the designated historic districts. Members serve 3-year terms.
Members enforce and have jurisdiction over certain provisions of the Palatka Municipal Code, which relate to issuing certificates of appropriateness (COA's) on construction and/or renovations, and monitoring for compliance with building codes. A complete description of this board's mission and duties is available at City Hall.
Historic Preservation Board Code
The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) has the responsibility for carrying out the aims of the article (Sec. 54-76) and for preserving and enhancing the character of the districts and sites.
Agendas, Minutes & ePackets
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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