Historic Preservation Commission

Overview

The Historic Preservation Commission:

• Drafts and recommends measures to implement the historic preservation plan, including an historic building plan and historic preservation ordinance, to the City Council; and
• Performs such other administrative and advisory functions as may from time to time be delegated to the Commission by ordinance or resolution.

Historic Preservation in Santa Cruz

As a result of the City’s Historic Preservation Plan, adopted in 1974 as an element of the General Plan, the Historic Preservation Commission and the Historic Preservation Ordinance were established to protect the City’s historic and architectural resources. For more information, visit Historic Preservation in Santa Cruz.

Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesdays of each month in-person at the City Hall at Council Chambers located at 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM.

Bylaws

The Historic Preservation Commission is governed by the rules established in its bylaws and procedures:

• Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws (2021)(PDF, 416KB)
• Resolution Amending Bylaws re: Meeting Time (October 2015)(PDF, 10KB)

Members

Below are the members of the Historic Preservation Commission. For additional details of dates of appointments and expirations, please review the advisory board roster:

• David Subocz (Chair)
• Jessie Durant
• Greg Larson
• Margo McBane
• Stephanie McCormick
• Olga Pastuszynski
• Bill Schultz

Information for Prospective Members

Members of the Historic Preservation Commission are appointed by the City Council. Each term of office is four years. A member may be appointed to complete an unexpired term. If you are interested in joining the Planning Commission, please view the current openings and submit an application.