Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The City of Bayfield's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was created by an ordinance adopted on January 20, 2026. This ordinance substantially changed the City's permitting processes to help streamline approvals for building and renovation projects to make things easier for residents and property owners. Two key changes were the elimination of the City's historic district and Architectural Review Board in favor of a more targeted approach to historic preservation. The former historic district covered most of the developed area in the City, encompassing all properties within it regardless of a building's age or individual significance.

This ordinance took effect on January 30, 2026.

The HPC is responsible for recommending the designation of historic structures, sites, and districts. Common Council is the final decision-making body for such designations.

Nomination forms are available on the City's forms page.

HPC Meetings
Regular meetings are typically held the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the new City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101).

NEXT MEETINGS:

April 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. | New City Office | Regular + Reorganizational Meeting
May 25, 2026, at 5 p.m. | New City Office | Regular Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes

2026
The HPC does not have any minutes yet.

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

HPC MeetingsRegular meetings are typically held the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the new City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101).

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes

HPC Meetings
Regular meetings are typically held the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the new City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101).