The Design Review Commission (DRC)/Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is made up of seven members and meets generally on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Merced Civic Center at 678 West 18th Street. However, please note that the DRC meets on the Wednesday on the week following the week that the City Council and Planning Commission meet, so for those months when the 1st of the month falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, then the DRC actually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For a current roster of Design Review Commission members, please click the link below.
The Design Review/Historic Preservation Commission performs comprehensive site plan and architectural review within the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area in order to promote orderly development of the City and stability of land values and investments. The DRC also serves as the Historic Preservation Commission established to promote the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of structures, sites, and areas that are reminders of past eras, events, and persons important to local, state, or national history.
Click on the PDF Links below for further information. For applications for Design Review Commission action, contact the Planning Division at (209) 385-6858 or application forms can be downloaded from the Development Services/Planning Division Applications Forms page. A schedule of Design Review Commission meetings and application submittal dates can also be found in the links below. For current Design Review Commission Agendas and Minutes, please use the links here.. Starting in July 2008, Design Review Commission staff reports will now be available on the website, please follow the links here.
*For More information on current vacancies or to apply for this board click here.
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