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Administration
Effective administration is a critical part of a successful historic
preservation program. It includes overall organization, the roles of
various City departments, staffing, and the procedures that work to
assure effective operation of the preservation program.
City of Brookings
While the historic preservation program operated out of the City
Clerk’s office for over thirty years, it is now part of the Communi-
ty Development office. Many property owners have noted that this
change has been appreciated as it streamlines the permit application
process.
Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission (BHPC) was estab-
lished and became part of the South Dakota Certified Local Govern-
ment Program (CLG). Within their list of responsibilities, the BHPC
administers historic preservation zoning, identifies and nominates
properties to the National Register of Historic Places, and produces
educational material regarding Brookings historic resources. Key to
their list of responsibilities is the 11.1 review process, through which
the BHPC provides review and comment, and may assist in the cre-
ation of a Case Report, if requested by the SHPO. BHPC members are
appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council,
for three-year terms. The BHPC consists of seven to ten members, two
of which must be professionals in the fields of history, architecture,
310 Main Avenue, The Carrot archaeology, paleontology, urban planning or law. Where possible,
Seed Kitchen Co, currently listed property owners from each historic district should be considered for
as a contributing structure in the membership. The BHPC meets on the second Thursday of the month.
Commercial Historic District (W&Co,
2020)
Identification
Incentives &
Management
Benefits
Advocacy &
Education Partnerships
Administration
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