The Historic Resources Board (HRB) was created by the City Council to assist in the protection and enhancement of Palo Alto's historic structures, properties and districts. Through the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 16.49 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code), the HRB promotes historic preservation and compatible new development within Palo Alto. The Historic Resources Board is charged with the following duties:
- Reviewing and making recommendations to the Architectural Review Board on proposed exterior changes to commercial and multiple-family buildings on the Historic Inventory
- Reviewing and making recommendations on exterior changes to single-family and duplex residences on the Historic Inventory in Categories 1 & 2 throughout the City, and in Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 Downtown and in historic districts
- Researching and making recommendations to the City Council on proposed additions to the Historic Inventory and on reclassifications of existing Inventory buildings
- Performing other functions as may be delegated from time to time to the Historic Resources Board by the City Council.
The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the City Council, at least three of whom are achitects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals and at least one member shall possess academic education or practical experience in history or a related field.
Terms are for three years and commence June 1. In order to be notified of vacancies and appointment procedures, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at 650-329-2571
Regular meetings are at 8:00 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 26. Please check the Schedule of Meetings for exact dates, times and locations.
