The purpose of the HRB is
to carry out the City's historic resources program.The HRB reviews public improvements; reviews private and commercial
buildings for historic compatibility; recommends
ordinances and resolutions to the City Commission;
and considers landmark designations, demolitions,
and archeological site designations.Ordinance No. 1954 created the HRB on May 7, 1980 and was amended
on November 6, 1985 by Ordinance No. 85-1017 and
OCMC 2.28.The board is comprised of five members - one
representative each from: Canemah neighborhood; McLoughlin
neighborhood; at-large; architect experienced in
historic preservation; and a member of the Oregon
City Chamber of Commerce who must also be an Oregon
City resident.Length of term is three years and it expires
in June.The
Mayor appoints each member.
