Historic Preservation Commission

Purpose:

The Historic Preservation Commission was created by Ordinance to promote the educational, cultural and economic welfare of the public by establishing uniform procedures to preserve the county's historic resources and by enhancing public participation and involvement in the preservation and protection of such resources, including buildings, structures, monuments and other historic resources. 

HIGHLANDS COUNTY: 100 years and counting

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AUTHORITY:

Section 12.03.500 of the Highlands County Code of Ordinances.

Ord. No. 24-25-10

MEMBERSHIP:

Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. 

The Historic Preservation Commission consists of five members. To the extent available in the County and willing to serve, professional members shall be appointed from the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, accounting, building design, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, real estate development, law, building construction or other historic preservation related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology.

In the absence of the availability or willingness of such professionals, lay persons shall be appointed to the professional positions if they have demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines. 

TERMS:

Members serve two-year terms.

MEETINGS:

Meetings are held quarterly.

The next meeting is at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the Commissioners' Board room in the Highlands County Government Center, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring.