The Role of the Historic Preservation Commission

  • Review applications for exterior renovation of historic or noteworthy structures, historic sites and landmarks located throughout Sausalito.
  • Promote preservation of historic sites, landmarks, documents, paintings and objects associated with the history of Sausalito.   
  • Recommend to the Planning Commission that certain historic sites, landmarks and districts be designated and/or acquired by the City.
  • Advise the City Council on the acceptance of donations and/or acquisitions of items with historic value to the City.
  • Advise the City Council on matters relating to the historic and cultural preservation of the City.

Meetings

  • The five-member Historic Preservation Commission typically meets once per month, typically on a Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 
  • If there is a project requiring joint review with the Planning Commission, a meeting may be held on the second monthly meeting date of the Planning Commission.
  • All meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission are open to the public.
  • Joint meetings with the Planning Commission meetings may be viewed live via webcast or as video recordings beginning on the day after a meeting takes place.
  • Meeting times and agendas may be viewed on the Meetings and Agendas page for the Historic Landmarks Board.

Membership

  • There are five at-large members of the Historic Preservation Commission.
  • Members must be Sausalito residents.
  • Members must be appointed by the City Council.
  • Members should have training, experience, or a demonstrated interest in historic preservation.
  • The City Council encourages residents to apply to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission; if interested, please fill out an application form.
  • The term length is three years, with a maximum of two terms.
  • A member may continue to serve after her or his term expires, until a new member is appointed.

Citywide Historic Context Statement

  • On September 20, 2022, City Council approved and adopted the Sausalito Citywide Historic Context Statement which provides an extensive narrative history in order to identify and describe key events and patterns of events that have defined Sausalito from the early 19th century until 1975.
  • The Sausalito Citywide Historic Context Statement provides insights into Sausalito's unique architectural heritage and lays out the integrity thresholds and registration requirements that potential historic properties must meet in order to qualify for registration at the local, state, and/or national level.

Questions

  • If you have any questions about the Historic Preservation Commission or an item under consideration by the Board, please contact the Community Development Department at (415) 289-4132 or cdd@sausalito.gov