What are the qualifications required to serve on the Landmark Commission?

The Commission consists of seven members:

  • Position 1. An owner of a commercial building or commercial business located in a historic zoning district or an owner of a residential condominium in the Strand/Mechanic Historic District;
  • Position 2. An owner of a residential historic structure located in a historic zoning overlay or historic district;
  • Position 3. An owner of a historic structure located in a historic zoning overlay or historic district;
  • Position 4. An owner of a historic structure located in a historic zoning overlay or historic district, or an owner of a structure located in a neighborhood conservation district;
  • Position 5. A practicing design professional, including but not limited to: an architect, a landscape architect, an engineer, or an interior designer;
  • Position 6. Any resident of the City, including within a NCD or historic zoning overlay or historic district;
  • Position 7. Any resident of the City, including within a NCD or historic zoning overlay or historic district; and
  • Position 8. A member of City Council, who shall be non‐voting on the Landmark Commission.

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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?