Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Term: None
Functions: Survey and inventory the historic resources of the City according to accepted practices and to develop and maintain a list of all resources researched for possible historic designation, issue certificates of appropriateness on proposed exterior changes to designated resources, advise on development of goals, objectives and policies for historic preservation and educate public on economic benefits of same.
Membership: The board shall consist of nine members to be appointed by city council. Members shall be qualified voters of the city, and shall have knowledge of historical or architectural development within the city, or have deep concern for the preservation, development and enhancement of the historic resources in the city. Membership shall include at least one, and to the extent available in the community, preferably two, Registered Florida Architect board members. The remaining members shall be chosen from the following organizations, professions, groups or individuals: professional members from the disciplines of history, architectural history, planning, archaeology and engineering, registered real estate brokers, the Florida Bar, registered Florida Landscape Architects, licensed building contractors or general contractors, professional members from the historic preservation related disciplines such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, African American studies, cultural geography or cultural anthropology, a person with a special interest, experience or knowledge in the history of African Americans in Marion County, Florida, residents in an existing or proposed National Register Historic District, interested owners of historic resources, or interested property owners whose land contains an archaeological site, lay persons belonging to the Historic Ocala Preservation Society or the Marion County Historic Society, or who otherwise have demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines, shall make up the balance of the board's membership if there are not enough professionals or individuals in the community. Property ownership is not a prerequisite for membership on the board.
Meeting Times: Meets first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.