The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was estab-lished by City Council in 1982. Its mission is to identify, preserve, and protect Statesville’s historic resources and to educate the public about those resources and historic preservation in general. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine members, assisted by City staff, who bring with them extensive experience in maintaining the integrity and appearance of historic buildings. Appointed by City Council the HPC membership includes Statesville residents who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture, archaeology, or other preservation-related fields. Based upon its established Commission and City staff support, Statesville qualifies for the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, a federal program administered by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. CLG status benefits the community in a number of ways including elibility for preservation-related grant opportunities.
HPC Rules of Procedure
HPC Guidelines
HPC Major/Minor Chart: This chart is used to determined if the work being requested is considered a Major Work that will have to be reviewed by the Commission or a Minor Work that can be reviewed by staff.
HPC Major Application
HPC Minor Application
Historic Districts Map: The following map can be used to determined if a property is located in a local historic district. If a property is in a Local Historic District then those properties are subject to the HPC Guidelines. Below are the four City of Statesville's Local Historic Districts.
Academy Hill, Davie Ave./Broad St., Mitchell College, and Race St.
HPC 2010 Meeting Schedule:
| Month |
Application Deadline |
HPC Meeting Date |
Meeting Agenda |
| January |
14th |
28th |
Agenda |
| Feburary |
11th |
25th |
Agenda |
| March |
11th |
25th |
Agenda |
| April |
8th |
22th |
Agenda |
| May |
13th |
27th |
Agenda |
| June |
10th |
24th |
Agenda |
| July |
8th |
22th |
Agenda |
| August |
12th |
26th |
Agenda |
| September |
*2nd |
*16th |
|
| October |
14th |
28th |
|
| November |
*4th |
*18th |
|
| December |
* 2nd |
*16th |
|
*Note: September meeting will be in the third thursday of the month. November and December Meetings are not on the fourth Thursday of the month due to Holidays; therefore the deadline for applications has been moved to meet the required Public Notice Statues.
What are the benifits of being in a Local Historic District?
1. Old Homes are built better. They are generally of much higher quality construction than homes built today. The lumber used to build them came from mature trees that were properly seasoned and milled to full dimension, which yields stronger framing. Structures were thoughtfully detailed, and the finishes, including fixtures, wood floors and trim, were typically site-built and handmade. Comparable detailing in today’s new construction is very expensive.
2. Old neighborhoods are convenient. Our human-scaled, pedestrian-friendly district is eminently livable, close to downtown, and rich in amenities that don’t require a car to navigate.
3. Old Homes are Green. “Recycling” historical structures saves energy and reduces the need for producing new construction materials.
4. Old Homes hold their value. Time and again, studies have documented that where local historic districts are established, property values rise.
5. Saving Old Homes is good business: Historic preservation creates ripple effects throughout our local economy, including urban revitalization, job creation, small business incubation, and tourism.
6. Homes in the Historic District have the ability to obtain National and State Tax credits
(Brochure)
Economics, Sustainability, and Historic Preservation [PDF], Donovan Rypkema