The Historic Preservation Commission is comprised of five regular members and two alternate members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor. Both of these members may reside outside the Borough. The Commission's current members have experience in the fields of architecture, building construction, historic building rehabilitation, historic research and the arts. Thus, they are able to provide guidance to owners of designated landmarks in maintaining the historical and architectural integrity of their structures and in the selection of building materials and components. While it is not necessary, it is customary for the Commission to obtain the consent of the owner before moving forward with a recommendation for designation.
Commission identifies a property worthy of designation and prepares a written justification.
Commission recommends designation of the property to the Planning Board. Planning Board conducts a Public Hearing, giving all interested parties a chance to comment on the proposed designation. Planning Board deliberates on recommended designation. If approved, Planning Board arranges to have the property listed in the Historic Preservation Element of the Borough's Master Plan, and the Commission's recommendation is passed along to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council conducts a Public Hearing, giving all interested parties a chance to comment on the proposed designation.