As part of the 2023-2024 City Council realignment of advisory commissions, Historical Resources Management Commission duties have been assigned to the Planning Commission.

PURPOSE/FUNCTION

The Historical Resources Management Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to historical resources, maintains an inventory of historical resources, recommends the designation of historical resources and reviews applications for alteration permits for historical structures. Members of the commission are city residents who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience or knowledge in historic preservation and the cultural heritage of Davis. Professional qualifications in such fields as architecture, history, architectural history, prehistoric and historic archeology, urban planning, law, real estate, folklore, museum curation, conservation and landscape architecture or related disciplines are highly desirable; to the extent, such professionals are available in the community.