HISTORIC COMMISSION
| HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION | |||
| Scott Bounds |
Position 1 | Exp 11/30/11 | |
| Dee Bright | Position 2 | Exp 11/30/10 | |
| Ray Dilfield | Position 3 | Exp 11/30/11 | Chairperson 253-6022 |
| Doug Breitlling | Position 4 | Exp 11/30/10 | |
| Greg Moon | Position 5 | Exp 11/30/11 | |
| Richard Grinnell |
Position 6 | Exp 3/7/11 | |
| Melissa Green | Position 7 | Exp 3/7/11 |
City Historic Preservation Officer - Glenna Booth, Office of the Mayor -- 253-9703
Agenda for Next Meeting
Eureka Springs was the first Historic District in Arkansas, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. At the time of this designation, the entire city limits of about two square miles were named as the Historic District. In 2005, a second nomination was approved by the National Park Service, establishing Eureka Springs as Nationally Significant district on the National Register of Historic Places ‚ the only one in Arkansas!
Eureka Springs has also received additional recognitions:
Preserve America Community, 2005
(US President‚ Advisory Council on Historic Preservation)
One of ‚Twelve Distinctive Destinations‚ 2001
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Recipient of Save America‚ Treasures Grant 2004
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Oldest Continuing Tree City USA in Arkansas
Community of the Year, Meritorious Achievement Award 2005
Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission
Volunteer Community of the Year 2004
Arkansas Division of Volunteerism, Arkansas Municipal League
One of America‚ Top 25 Art Communities 2005
American Style Magazine
The HDC‚ overall goal is to preserve and protect our town, not to complicate the lives of property owners! Our shared heritage - the visual, architectural character of Eureka Springs‚ historic district - is precious. It can neither be found anywhere else in America, nor can it be duplicated or faked.
Change is regulated by issuing Certificates of Appropriateness (CofA’s) for work planned on property in the historic district.
A CofA is required when doing any work on the exterior of a building, or on built site improvements. All changes, restoration, maintenance and alterations to buildings, grounds and properties within the boundaries of the district as set by the National Historic Register are subject to approval by the Historic District Commission. A map is available to determine if you live in the district. A CofA is always required, even if a building permit is not. You may pick up your application at City Hall. The Eureka Springs Historic District Guidelines are available for you to review at City Hall or click below to view them on this website.
DESIGN REVIEW BASIC GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES, click here. DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNATED NON-HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, click here. GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION , click here. Philosophy of Design Review , click here. To read or download an APPLICATION FORM, click here.
To read the History of the Eureka Springs Historic District, click here.
To send e-mail to the Commission, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meetings and Deadlines
Meetings are regularly scheduled for 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Meetings are broadcast live over Cable Channel 21.
Level II and Level III documentations must be received at least 10 days before meeting date. Level II property line fences/walls and all Level III will require an HDC site visit prior to meeting. New construction and addition footprints must be visually marked for the site visit. Receptionist will provide a checklist for these Level III applications.
| 2010 Meeting Dates 6 PM |
Application and Documentation Due Date |
| January 6 | December 24 |
| January 20 | January 7 |
| February 3 | January 21 |
| February 17 | February 4 |
| March 3 | February 18 |
| March 17 | March 4 |
| April 7 | March 25 |
| April 21 | April 8 |
| May 5 | April 22 |
| May 19 | May 6 |
| June 2 | May 20 |
| June 16 | June 3 |
| July 7 | June 24 |
| July 21 | July 8 |
| August 4 | July 22 |
| August 18 | August 5 |
| September 8 | August 26 |
| September 22 | September 9 |
| October 6 | September 23 |
| October 20 | October 7 |
| November 3 | October 21 |
| November 17 | November 4 |
| December 1 | November 18 |
| December 15 December 2 | |
To view or download the Historic District Commission Basic Guidelines
City News
CAMPAIGN SIGNS
Excerpt from the City of Eureka Springs Municipal Code
Title 7 Public Peace Safety and Morals Chapter 7.52 Signs
Section 52.07 Exempt from permit requirement:
10. Election...
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BLUES WEEKEND
Shows will be held at The Auditorium, Basin Park Hotel's Barefoot Ballroom, Basin Park and other venues around Eureka Springs.
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The conference originated at the direction...
BOYSCOUTS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Joy and the City Council gave a proclamation to Troop 67 in honor of the 100th Year Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America.
Picture left to right: Mayor Joy, Ross Morton, Nicholas Walker,...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- 09.04.2010 | 06.00.PM DRUMMING IN THE PARK
- 09.05.2010 | 08.30.PM MOVIES IN THE PARK
- 09.06.2010 | 08.00.AM CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED
- 09.08.2010 | 10.00.AM OPERATION PILL DROP
- 09.09.2010 - 09.12.2010 | 04.00.PM CRESCENT CLASSIC


