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The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission raises awareness of the county’s historic and cultural resources and serves as the county’s primary resource on historic preservation. The commission initiates and maintains the Clark County Historic Register and reviews proposed design changes to registered properties.
The commission has a minimum of five members appointed by the Clark County Council. Members must have demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture or related disciplines.
Meetings
The Historic Preservation Commission typically meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Public Service Center, 6th floor hearing room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver.
Meetings are being held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually via WebEx.
How to participate
The Historic Preservation Commission will accept public testimony regarding any case, project, or property before them for official review. The commission will accept public comment on any other topic at the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
If you would like to speak during the public comment period, you will need to attend in-person or connect to the meeting via your computer/internet or by phone.
If you would like to provide public testimony or public comment but are not able to participate during the meeting, please send your comments at least two days prior to the hearing to:
Email: historicpreservation@clark.wa.gov
Mail: Clark County Historic Preservation Commission
PO Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810
Meeting Information
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The July 2, 2025, County Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. We hope you can join us for the next regular meeting on August 6, 2025. Thank you.
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A SPECIAL MEETING of the Historic Preservation Commission will be held June 12, 2025, in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. The meeting is the monthly meeting of the commission at a special date and time, to consider the agenda of the rescheduled June 4 meeting that could not occur due to technical difficulties. The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Training Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone: Join by computer: Meeting Link For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here. |
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The June 4, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting could not occur due to technical difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience. A special meeting to consider the June 4 agenda items will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 6:00 pm, in the 6th Floor Training Room #679, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. May 7 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT Public Comment Partner Updates Historic Trust - JUNE Advisory Review – Heritage Overlay District One New Business
Old Business
Commission Announcements/Events
Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion
Good of the Order & Adjournment
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The May 7, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone: Join by computer: Meeting Link For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here. April 2 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT Public Comment Partner Updates Certificate of Appropriateness New Sign – Silver Ball Social Club Courtesy SEPA Mitigation Measure Review Schofield Building Demolition
New Business
Old Business Stanger House Tour Update Commission Announcements/Events
Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion
Good of the Order & Adjournment |
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The April 2, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone: Join by computer: Meeting Link For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here. February 5 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT Public Comment Partner Updates Advisory Review – Heritage Overlay District Two Exterior Alterations New Business Hudson’s Bay Fort Vancouver Bicentennial Committee Old Business Parliamentary Procedure Training Update Stanger House Commission Announcements/Events
Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion
Good of the Order & Adjournment |
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The March 5, 2025, County Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. We hope you can join us for the next regular meeting on April 2, 2025. Thank you. |
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The February 5, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone: Join by computer: Meeting Link For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here. January 8 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT Public Comment Partner Updates Advisory Review – Heritage Overlay District Two Smith Tower Exterior Modifications New as of 2/5/2025 New Business Clark County Comp Plan Chapter 8 Periodic Update Old Business
Commission Announcements/Events Other Announcements Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion
Good of the Order & Adjournment |
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The January 8, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone: Join by computer: Meeting Link For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here. December 4 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT Public Comment Partner Updates Public Hearing - This item has been CANCELED (Withdrawn) John Stanger House – Exterior Improvements New Business City of Vancouver Demolition Process Update Executive Session – Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 30 minutes, with possible action after Old Business
Commission Announcements/Events Other Announcements Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion
Good of the Order & Adjournment |