Historic Review Board

Board Responsibilities

The Historic Review Board makes recommendations and delineations for historic district boundaries, maintains a survey of historic properties and reviews permits relative to historic properties. For the exact language defining the Board’s responsibilities, please see Section 40.40.330 of the Unified Development Code.

Meeting Schedule

The Board holds one public hearing per month on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, New Castle Corporate Commons, New Castle, Delaware. The Board also holds a business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, also at 5:00 p.m.

Providing Input

Members of the public have the opportunity to speak at all public hearings of the Board. Questions and comments about the Historic Review Board and agenda items may be directed to Valerie Cartolano at (302) 395-5400. Public comments regarding applications should be submitted in writing either 1) by e-mail to the Land Use department (Subject – Historic Review Board); 2) via fax to (302) 395-5443; or 3) by U.S. Mail to Historic Review Board, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

Board Members

Dr. Barbara E. Benson, Chair
John T. Brook, Esq.
John Davis
Kenneth Freemark, AIA
Alexine Cloonan, AIA, RLA
William Krauss
Stephen Johns, PE
Parish Patel
Rafael Zahralddin-Aravena

Members are appointed by the County Executive and County Council.

Legal Authority

UDC Articles 30, 15, 31
IBC – Sections dealing with Demolition and Historic Structures and Permits for Historic Structures
Certification Agreement between the State of Delaware and New Castle County (9/16/1986) conferring on the County Certified Local Government Status.
Guidelines for Implementation of a Certified Local Government Program in Delaware

Annual Reports

Historic Review Board Rules