WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS (HPCs)
historic resources of a community. This board usually has several duties which include coordinating with city
officials and other interested parties on matters relating to historic preservation, conducting surveys of local
historic properties, participate in planning and land-use processes, and promoting educational and interpretive
programs relating to the community's history.
To create a Historic Preservation Commission, ...
The following Historic Preservation Commissions have been established in Washington County:
Hurricane Historical Preservation Commission
http://www.cityofhurricane.com/categories/committees/histrorical-pres
Leeds Historic Preservation Commission
(formerly the Leeds Historical Society)
LoAnne Barnes, President, loanneljl@yahoo.com
Rockville Historic Preservation Commission
Jane Whalen, President, janewhalen@earthlink.net
Springdale Historic Preservation Commission
http://www.springdaletown.com/administration/historic-preservation-commission
St. George Historic Preservation Commission
http://wchsutah.org/miscellaneous/stg-hist-pres-comm.php
Washington City Historic Preservation Commission
http://wchsutah.org/miscellaneous/washcity-hist-pres-comm.php
HISTORY
TBDREFERENCES
Utah State Statutes defining powers of municipalities and counties to preserve historic places:Utah Code
Title 10, Utah Municipal Code
Chapter 8, Powers and Duties of Municipalities
Section 85.9, Preservation of historical areas and sites.
Utah Code
Title 17, Counties
Chapter 50, General Provisions for Counties
Section 326 Preservation of historical areas and sites.
Utah State Statutes regarding the inclusion of a historic preservation element in the general plans of
municipalities and counties:
Utah Code
Title 10, Utah Municipal Code
Chapter 9a, Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act
Section 401 General plan required -- Content.
Utah Code
Title 17, Counties
Chapter 27a, County Land Use, Development, and Management Act
Section 401 General plan required -- Content -- Provisions related to radioactive waste facility.