HPB Agenda Packet

Historic Preservation Board · 2026-08-03 · agenda_packet

[555 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796] The City of Titusville Historic Preservation Board met on August 3, 2026. The agenda included approval of July 6, 2026 minutes, community training on design best practices, research on financial hardship criteria, and a discussion on the demolition ordinance. No specific development projects were presented for approval or denial at this meeting. The July 6, 2026 meeting minutes noted a discussion regarding a demolition ordinance, with suggestions to conduct surveys of all structures within city limits and explore grant opportunities. Matthew Mahoney of 703 Indian River Avenue expressed concerns about financial burdens on property owners, incentives for local designation, and grant opportunities for historic homeowners, as well as issues with failed infrastructure causing sewage spills. The board encouraged him to contact City Council regarding infrastructure problems. Research into financial hardship criteria for historic structures is ongoing, with information from Cottonwood, Arizona, and Denison, Texas, provided for review. The City of Titusville has a tax exemption program for historic preservation but no program for reducing permit fees or a grant program for private property owners.