Sarah Ward, AICP, LEED APDirector of Historic Preservation

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

Chatham‐Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commissionwards@thempc.orgwww.thempc.org

National RegisterNational RegisterNational Register National Register ofofof of 

Historic PlacesHistoric PlacesHistoric PlacesHistoric Places

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NationalNational Register of Historic PlacesRegister of Historic Placesgg

‐ Preservation Act of 1966

‐ Identify Significant Historic Resources

List property/district on the‐List property/district on the NRHP

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National Register of Hi t i PlHistoric Places

National Register of Hi t i PlHistoric Places

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• Age – generally 50 years of age or older

• Significance – be associated with events, people, or works of architecture important topeople, or works of architecture important to local, state or national history

I i• Integrity – maintain original materials, setting, feeling, association, etc. in order to convey its original design. Inappropriate changes canoriginal design.  Inappropriate changes can undermine the historic integrity of a building or district.

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Historic Architecture 

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENTHistoric Development PatternHistoric Development Pattern

Historic Architecture Historic Architecture 

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Side 

BrickChimneyOne‐

story height

Gable roof

Side porchporch 

entrance Multi‐pane wood 

windows

Raised brick 

foundation

Asbestos Shingle Siding

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Side Gable roof

BrickChimney

Center porch roofporch 

entrance

One‐story height

Multi‐pane wood 

windows & doors

Raised brick 

foundation Asbestos Shi lShingle Siding

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

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Signifies that buildings are Signifies that buildings are worthy of preservation

Historic Resources are considered in Federally assisted projects.

Eligible for Rehabilitation tax Eligible for Rehabilitation tax incentives (credit, freeze, and charitable contribution)

Qualify for federal grants when available

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PREVENT INCOMPATIBLE

$$PREVENT DEMOLITION PREVENT INCOMPATIBLE 

NEW CONSTRUCTIONRESTRICT DENSITY 

$$INCREASE 

PROPERTY VALUE RESTRICT USE RESTRICT ALTERATIONS

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Local HistoricLocal Historic DistrictDistrict 

DesignationDesignation

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Local Historic District Designationg

‐List property/district on the NRHP

‐Georgia Historic Preservation Act of1980

L l Z i O di f d i i‐Local Zoning Ordinance for design review and demolition protection

‐Design Review Criteria and Development Regulations

‐Other Redevelopment Legislation

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Historic Preservation Department

Local Historic Districts and Design Reviewand Design Review

Certificate of Appropriateness required for any exterior 

changes, new construction, demolition signs and awningsdemolition, signs and awnings visible from the public right‐of‐way prior to receiving 

b ildi itbuilding permit.  

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Process for Design ReviewProcess for Design ReviewPreservation Commission Mass models for new Mass models for new 

constructionconstruction

Public hearingons

Public hearing

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Measur

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Protect your historic resources f f ifor future generations

Protect the investments of owners and residentsowners and residents

Encourage better design

Can help the environment Can help the environment

Educational benefits

Social and psychologicalp y g

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PAINT COLOR INTERIOR CHANGESDENSITY

LANDSCAPING USE GENERAL REPAIRS

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Local Historic DistrictNational Register Local Historic DistrictHistoric District

• Honorific, identifies historically 

• Protects property owner investments

significant resources• No restrictions on 

• Can restrict demolitions

demolition or alterations

• Establishes public process for review 

• Financial Incentives of alterations

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G i S Hi i P i OffiGeorgia State Historic Preservation Office  www.georgiashpo.org

Historic Savannah FoundationHistoric Neighborhood CouncilGeorgia Historical SocietyLocal Educational InstitutionsLocal Educational Institutions

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“Meetings” AgendasAgendas, Minutes and Decisions for all Boardsa oa ds

“Resources” ApplicationsApplications, Standards and Guidelines

Sarah Ward, AICP, LEED APDirector of Historic Preservation

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENTHISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

Chatham‐Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commissionwards@thempc.orgwww.thempc.org