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Planning commission unanimously recommends updated historic-preservation code to county council

Beaufort County Planning Commission · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission recommended that county council adopt revised historic preservation code language (certificate of appropriateness, designation, notice, review board duties). Staff said the revisions align with state guidance and certified-local-government requirements; commissioners raised timing for emergency repairs and interior-review language.

The Beaufort County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend county council adopt a set of revisions to the county’s historic preservation code covering certificates of appropriateness, historic designation criteria, public hearing scheduling and review-board responsibilities.

Staff explained the amendments were remanded back from council so staff could reconcile council comments, work with legal counsel, and coordinate with state…

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