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Mayor
Parker Announces Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments -
public meetings set
Public Urged to Comment
The City of Houston is proposing amendments to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance that will protect historic properties
within city-designated historic districts. The proposed changes include:
 | Elimination of the 90-day waiver for historic
properties when a Certificate of Appropriateness is denied by the
Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission |
| A revised historic district designation process |
| Clarifications regarding the use of new building
materials |
“The amendments are in keeping with my pledge to
provide permanent protection for our historic districts,” said Mayor
Annise Parker. “These neighborhoods are living examples of Houston’s
early beginnings. We have a responsibility to preserve this architecture
and character for future generations.”
A series of public meetings are planned through
September to receive comments on the proposed amendments. Information
about these meetings and a draft of the proposed ordinance can be found
online at www.houstontx.gov/planning/HistoricPres/hist_pres.html.
In addition to the public meetings, the Houston Archeological and
Historical Commission, the Planning Commission and City Council must
review any changes before adoption.
Meeting dates
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July 27, 2010 |
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
All Existing and Proposed Historic Districts |
Houston Community College Central College
San Jacinto Auditorium
1300 Holman |
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July 29, 2010 |
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Avondale East and West, Courtlandt Place, Audubon Place,
First Montrose Commons, Boulevard Oaks, Broadacres, Shadow Lawn,
West Eleventh Place, Main Street/Market Square, Old Sixth Ward and
Westmoreland Historic Districts |
St. Stephens Church
1805 Alabama |
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August 3, 2010 |
6:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M.
Norhill, Woodland Heights and Freeland Historic Districts |
Proctor Plaza Community Center
803 West Temple |
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August 5, 2010 |
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Glenbrook Valley Historic District |
Glenbrook Methodist Church
8635 Glen Valley |
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August 10, 2010 |
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Heights East, West and South Historic Districts |
United Way
50 Waugh |
Residents who are unable to attend one of the public
meetings, but would like to comment may email to historicpreservation@houstontx.gov
or mail comments to Historic Preservation, City of Houston, Planning and
Development Department, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251-1562.
Comments must be received by August 10, 2010.
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