Meeting Notifications
The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission holds a monthly general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month September through June. The meetings are at 5:00 p.m. and are held at the Department of Planning and Community Development Conference Room located at 2875 Sabre Street, Suite 500.
The public is welcome to attend. To sign up to speak on any agenda item please contact Mark Reed, Historic Preservation Planner, at mreed@vbgov.com or 757-385-8573 at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting time.
The Executive Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission holds their monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is held in the Conference Room of the Department of Planning and Community Development, which is located at 2875 Sabre Street, Suite 500. Please Note: January 2023 meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. at this location.
The Student Leaders Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission will hold their monthly meetings in September 2022 through June 2023 (except in April 2023) on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Conference Room of the Department of Planning and Community Development located at 2875 Sabre Street, Suite 500. The Student Leaders Committee meeting in April 2023 will be held on the third Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the same location.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission was established by City Council in 2008 as an advisory body on issues related to the preservation of historic buildings, structures and sites located in the City of Virginia Beach. Members of the Council-appointed Commission work to preserve, protect and maintain the historic identity of Virginia Beach and the former Princess Anne County. They pursue this through a program of advocacy, public awareness and increased public involvement.
The Historic Preservation Commission is made up of between 9 and 15 citizens who have a passion for the preservation of Virginia Beach’s historic buildings and sites. Many of the members bring with them expertise in the fields of architecture, archaeology and history. Many of the members own historic buildings and their hands on experience with preservation is an invaluable tool for the Commission. The Commission also has two appointed student members from local high schools.
The Historic Preservation Commission is supported by the Department of Planning. The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 500. The Commission typically holds an annual public meeting to discuss the state of historic preservation in Virginia Beach and to collect ideas and concerns from the citizens.