The City of Paterson Historic Preservation Commission is a municipal statutory body, appointed by the Mayor, and consists of seven regular members and two alternate members who are knowledgeable in architecture, architectural history, or historic architecture; or, who are residents of the City and have demonstrated a knowledge or an interest in the history and heritage of the City.
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The Commission is responsible for protecting, promoting, and preserving the City's historic environment.
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The Commission is empowered to advise the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on applications for development, and to review all building permit applications for proposed work in any municipally designated historic district or on any municipally designated historic building or site.
