HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN TARPON SPRINGS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD AGENDA
The historic resources of Tarpon Springs are a vital
ingredient of the city’s unique sense of place. Without the
individuality of the city’s historic structures and National Register
Historic District, Tarpon Springs would appear indistinguishable from
other communities.
The purpose of the historic preservation program in Tarpon Springs is to
protect its historic resources against adverse impact and to promote
awareness among residents and government officials of the wisdom of
preserving such resources.
The Historic Resources Element (Chapter) in the Tarpon Springs
Comprehensive Plan outlines the programs, incentives and methods
available to the Community. The element provides for establishment of
administrative procedures to review and mitigate the impact of future
development on prehistoric and historic resources. The element
encourages the adoption of legal and financial incentives for
preservation, as well as educational and informational programs designed
to inform residents of the city’s historic and cultural heritage. Also,
the element promotes communication and cooperation among Federal, State,
city and private organizations involved in the historic preservation
process.
In 1990 the city adopted the Historic Resources Ordinance and
established a local Historic District which incorporated the National
Register Historic District and created the
Heritage Preservation Board (HPB)
to maintain the historic charm and character of Tarpon Springs. The HPB
reviews proposed improvements and modifications to structures located in
the historic district through the Certificate of Approval process. The
board uses design guidelines and adopted standards in the city’s Land
Development Code to review any construction, alteration, restoration or
rehabilitation that requires a building permit and affects the exterior
appearance of buildings in the district.
Documents of Interest to Historic Preservation
Historic
Preservation Tax Abatement Program
Map of Historic
District
Land Development Code -
Historic Preservation
Appendix A: Certificate of Approval Quick Reference Chart
Design Review Guidelines Manual
Certificate of Approval Application
Designation of Historic Property Application
historic properties survey report - july 2009
Historic Properties Survey Report
Bibliography
Appendix A: List of Historic Resources by FMSF Number
Appendix B: List of Historic Resources by Address
Appendix C: Contributing/Non-Contributing Resources
Appendix D: Survey Log
Tarpon Springs Master Site File Forms