Phoenix Historic Commission

The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) implements the responsibilities of the city Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three-year staggered terms. The members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Phoenix and shall be persons who have demonstrated special interest, knowledge or experience in fields related to historic preservation with at least one member from the following professions: registered architect, real estate professional, archaeologist and historian. Members serve for three-year staggered terms.

The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for establishing, developing and implementing a City Historic Preservation Plan. The HPC reviews and recommends city Historic Landmark and Historic Preservation Overly Designations nominations to the Phoenix Historic Property Register. The HPC develops and recommends approval of the city's Annual Historic Property survey and designation plan. The HPC reviews all appeals to Certificate of Appropriateness decisions made by the city Historic Preservation Officer. The HPC also oversees the historic financial assistance programs administered by the City Historic Preservation Office and comments on city projects and plans that may affect the city's historic and cultural heritage.