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.
