Are there specific colors that I must paint my property if it’s located within a historic district?
Paint colors are not reviewed in any of the residential historic districts. However, there is a designated color palette to paint your building if the property is located in the Strand / Mechanic Historic District. The Landmark Commission may consider other paint colors, but an application must be submitted for review. A building permit is not required to paint the property unless exterior materials need to be replaced prior to beginning work., or right-of-way use is necessary.

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1. What are the advantages to owning property in a local historic district?
2. What type of work requires review by the Landmark Commission?
3. Upon what does the Landmark Commission base its decisions?
4. Under what authority does the Landmark Commission operate and for what purpose?
5. Is interior work reviewed?
6. Are there specific colors that I must paint my property if it’s located within a historic district?
7. What is the time period for Landmark Commission review?
8. What are the qualifications required to serve on the Landmark Commission?
9. Is the Landmark Commission the same as the Galveston Historical Foundation?