Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) – Meets the 4^th Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Laishley Community Room. Five-member board with 1 alternate member. Three-year terms.  Maximum of three terms or partial term plus 2 more terms.

Members of the Board shall be residents, property and/or business owners of the City of Punta Gorda except up to one member may be a resident, property and/or business owner of Charlotte County.  Appointment of members shall be made by City Council on the basis of experience or interest in the fields of architecture, general contracting, finance/banking, real estate, law, history, historic preservation, archeology or any other related profession. 

Identifies for the City Council historically significant structures and sites that should be considered for designation as a “Local Historic Landmark” or be nominated for listing on the Florida Master Site File and the National Register of Historic Places. Makes recommendations of the policies for the protection of historically significant structures and sites. Makes recommendations to staff with regard to certificates of appropriateness for any demolition, variance, sign or relocation of structures. Promotes public awareness of historic archaeological preservation and its community benefits.