Historic Resources Commission

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Membership

Paul Laxalt building Seven members, recommended by this commission and approved by the Board of Supervisors, to serve four year terms. Historic Resource Commission members include building, design and preservation professionals familiar with and sympathetic to the unique characteristics of older buildings, as well as property owners within the Historic District. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street.

Purpose

To review exterior development within the Historic District of Carson City.

Typical Duties

Review remodeling of historic structures
Review and approve designs of new buildings within the historic district
Consideration of historic property tax deferments
Consideration of historic grant opportunities
Consideration of historic preservation awards

Authority

Carson City Municipal Code 18.06, Development Standards Division 5, and Resolution 1982-R-29 require 4-year terms with seven members. Two architects or design professionals with experience in historic preservation; one professionally qualified in building construction; one, not more than two, professional in the field of historic preservation; one who owns property and resides within the District; and one or two who demonstrate knowledge and interest in Carson City history and in design, finance, real property transactions, archeology or other matters to advance the business of HRC.

Historic Resources Commission Board Details and Member Roster

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Contact

Administrative services for the Historic Resources Commission are performed by the Planning Division. Call 775-887-2180 or email planning@carson.org for more information.

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