Historic Landmark Commission

Duties

The Historical Landmark Commission holds a variety of responsibilities with the goal of promoting historical preservation in the city. The commission and its members:

• Investigate and study matters related to the protection, enhancement, restoration, perpetuation and use of historic landmarks, districts and structures;
• Review applications for historic landmark designation;
• Review permits for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, relocation, demolition, or razing of an included structure in a designated historic district or affecting a designated historic landmark;
• Review applications for historic preservation tax exemption; and
• Make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission pertaining to the amendment of any historic district.

Meetings

The Historic Landmark Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and in special meetings as needed. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall – 447 N. Main Street in Boerne.

• Access meeting agendas and minutes

Members

The commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the mayor with approval from City Council. The mayor also appoints a chairman and vice chairman. Members serve a four-year term and must live within the city limits or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Boerne.

Download an application to serve on this commission.