Wake County is updating its Historic Preservation Principles and Standards to make them clearer, more practical and better aligned with today’s needs. The community is invited to weigh in on the updates at a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The meeting, hosted by the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with Capital Area Preservation, takes place from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Panther Branch Rosenwald School, 9109 Sauls Road, Raleigh.
The revised guidelines will simplify language, incorporate visuals and offer more flexibility in the use of alternative materials, especially for homeowners making repairs or improvements to historic properties. Updates will also include new guidance on sustainability and how to improve the resilience of historic structures in the face of natural disasters.
“These updates are intended to make the preservation process more practical and accessible, especially for homeowners making repairs or improvements,” said Susan Evans, chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners. “We encourage landmark property owners and anyone interested to attend and share their feedback.”
The WCHPC received a Federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant to help refine and improve the Principles and Standards. Consultants from Loggia Preservation, LLC, along with CAP staff and WCHPC members, will be available throughout the meeting to answer questions and receive comments.
To review the current Wake County Principles and Standards or to learn more, contact Capital Area Preservation at 919-833-6404 or info@cappresinc.org.
