The Mendham Borough Historic Preservation Commission has been formed for the protection, enhancement and preservation of districts, sites, building and structures of historic, cultural or architectural value and interest within the Borough. All projects affecting external appearance within the Historic District and requiring building permits are subject to Historic Preservation Commission review.
The Commission consists of 5 members and 2 alternate members, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Borough Council.
Primary responsibilities of the Commission include:
1. Hear and decide applications;
2. Make recommendations to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment on applications for development;
3. Make recommendations to the Planning Board on the Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan;
4. Carry out educational, advisory and informational functions as to promote historic preservation.
Click here to access our "Forms Center" to get a Historic Preservation Application, Checklist and Instructions.
To view our ordinances pertaining to the Historic Overlay Zone (ordinance #05-01) and the Historic Preservation Commission (ordinance #04-01) click here.
To view our ordinance pertaining to the Main Street Corridor (ordinance #26-07) click here.
The Historic Preservation Commission meetings are held at the Phoenix House, 2 West Main Street, Mendham, beginning at 7:30pm on the following dates:
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010 (Special Meeting)
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, January 24, 2011
Notice of any changes in the schedule, time, date or place will be posted on the bulletin board in the Phoenix House and delivered to the official newspapers in advance as required by law.
