4. The building official shall immediately notify the Historic Preservation Officer of cases where there are emergency

Historic Preservation Board · 2026-05-07 · agenda_item

This notice concerns proposed changes to the DeLand Land Development Regulations, specifically Article 33-306.D, which addresses Historic Districts and Landmarks. The proposed regulations outline procedures for emergency repairs to buildings within designated historic areas or those constructed before 1950. If a building official finds a dangerous condition affecting life, health, or property, they must notify the Historic Preservation Officer. This officer will then report to the Historic Preservation Board. The building official may then order repairs without City Commission approval after consulting with the Historic Preservation Officer. This item is currently under review as part of a draft regulation update. The work that could result from these regulations involves emergency repairs to historic structures, potentially including site assessment, structural repairs, and restoration work. Contractors specializing in historic preservation, general contracting, carpentry, masonry, roofing, and related trades could be involved. Reaching out to city planning officials and the Historic Preservation Officer early in the review process may provide insight into future needs and opportunities.