Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission was established in 2001 to preserve and raise awareness of structures that have local, state, or federal historical significance.  Their work includes recommending areas to be designated as “historic districts,” or individual structures, buildings, sites, areas or objects to be designated as “landmarks.”  The HPC also reviews proposals for alterations, demolition or new construction within the regulatory Downtown Historic District and educates our community on historic resources within Black Mountain.

In 2001-2004, the HPC worked to get Black Mountain’s downtown on the National Register and to develop design guidelines.  Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register of Historic Places is a national program to coordinate efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.  Owners of properties listed on the National Register, or contributing properties within an Historic District on the National Register, may be eligible for rehabilitation tax credits.  Owners of private property on the National Register are free to maintain, manage, or dispose of their property as they choose provided that no Federal monies are involved and they are not part of the Downtown Historic District or are a designated landmark.

In 2004, the Town adopted the Downtown Historic District Guidelines as a zoning overlay to protect the architectural character of downtown.  Prior to certain types of construction, renovation or sign permits, the HPC must review plans and issue a “Certification of Appropriateness.”  The Conservation District provides a buffer around the Historic District to provide for consultation with the HPC but is non-binding.  For more information on building downtown, please refer to the Downtown Historic District Guidelines and to Section 4.7.3 Historic District and Historic Conservation District Overlay in the Land Use Code.

In 2005, Black Mountain was recognized and designated as a “Certified Local Government” (CLG) program.  The Certified Local Government Program is a preservation partnership between local, state and national governments focused on promoting historic preservation and is administered by the National Park Service and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office.  When recognized as a CLG, the Town of Black Mountain became an active partner in the Federal and State Historic Preservation Program and can access grants and technical resources to promote historic preservation.

In 2006-2010, the HPC completed an inventory of residential structures which is now available through the NC State Archives and the Town Planning and development Services Department.  From that research, the Thomas Chapel was successfully nominated to the National Register and the Town received a CLG grant to develop nominations for the South Montreat Road and Dougherty Heights Neighborhoods.  If successful, these neighborhoods will also be added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

To read the nomination materials click on the links below:

South Montreat Road Neighborhood Historic Nomination

Dougherty Heights Neighborhood Historic Nomination

Commission Members:  Here            

Meetings:  The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 160 Midland Avenue.

For Information Contact:  Rosa Hilbert (828) 419-9370 or rosa.hilbert@townofblackmountain.org

Links and Documents:

Black Mountain Historic District Design Guidelines

SEC Interior Standards

Historic Preservation Commission FAQ

Certificate of appropriateness application procedure

Certificate of appropriateness application 

NC Certified Local Government Program 

NC State Historic Preservation Office 

National Register of Historic Places 

Fact Sheets on the National Register

National Trust for Historic Preservation 

 
Monthly Minutes
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Historic Minutes 01 18 2012
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Historic Minutes 12  21 2011
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Historic Minutes 11 16 2011
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Historic Minutes 10 19 2011

Historic Minutes  09 21 2011
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Historic Minutes 08 17 2011
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Historic Minutes 07 27 2011

Historic Minutes 7 20 2011

Historic Notice of Called Meeting 06 22 2011

Historic Minutes 06 15 2011
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Historic Minutes 05 18 2011
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Historic Minutes 04 21 2011
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Historic Minutes 03 16 2011

Historic Minutes 02 16 2011
Historic Minutes 01.19.2011
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Historic Minutes 12.15. 2010

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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