Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
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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. The City may create new historic districts through a public hearing process.
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
The HPC's standing meeting time is the fourth Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the new City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101). If there are no nominations and there is no other business to consider, these meetings are cancelled.
NEXT MEETINGS:
- July 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. | New City Office | Regular + Reorganizational Meeting
- August 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. | New City Office | Regular Meeting
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
2026
The HPC does not have any approved minutes yet.
The HPC does not have any approved minutes yet.
