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The Historic & Archaeological Preservation Board typically meets at 9:30 AM on the third Friday of each month that the Growth Management Community Development Building, located at 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, in Conference Room 609/610. These meetings are an opportunity for the Preservation Board to hear, discuss, and act upon items consistent with the mission statement as advertised by means of a formal agenda. The HAPB ultimately serves the Board of County Commissioners in an advisory capacity. Proper decorum is expected.
Please check this web page for updates on current meeting information. When available, a hyperlink will be posted below to provide the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Special notices (changes to location, date, time, etc.) will also be posted here.
The next Historic & Archaeological Preservation Board public meeting is scheduled for: November 21, 2025.
Please visit the Boards Minutes and Records on the Clerk of Courts for past meeting Agendas and Minutes: Past Agendas and Minutes
HAPB Guide to Historic Sites in Collier County(PDF, 100MB)
Historic Sites of Collier County
Each member of the Preservation Board represents one of the following categories:
It is the intent of the Preservation Board to increase public awareness of the importance and significance of Collier County's historical and archaeological heritage by protecting, preserving, and perpetuating Collier County's historic and archaeological artifacts, sites, districts, structures, buildings, and properties.
The designation of specific sites, structures, buildings, districts, and properties may be initiated by the Preservation Board or by a property owner. Upon consideration of the Preservation Board's findings and recommendations, and upon the consideration of the criteria and guidelines contained in the Land Development Code, the Board of County Commissioners may either approve, by resolution or deny a petition for historic designation.
The Preservation Board consists of seven members who have been appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Appointments by the Board of County Commissioners are on the basis of a potential member's involvement in community issues, integrity, experience, and interest in the field of historical and archaeological preservation. Each member of the Preservation Board must also be a resident of Collier County, Florida.
Section 2.03.07.E of the Land Development Code (LDC) requires that applications for specific development order as described in Subsections 2.03.07.E.1.a.l. of the LDC shall comply with the requirement to have a historical/archaeological survey and assessment submitted with the application if the subject property is located within an area of historical/archaeological probability. The survey and assessment shall be prepared by a certified archaeologist and consistent with accepted professional procedures and practices outlined listed in Subsections 2.03.07.E.2.l-m. of the LDC. A waiver from the requirement of submitting a survey and assessment may be requested pursuant to Section 2.03.07.E.2.j. of the LDC.
If a property is located within an area of historical/archaeological probability, you may visit the Growth Management Community Development Division Building or you may fax or e-mail a copy of the legal description, location map, or other information locating the site to:
Raymond Bellows, Planning Manager Land Development Services / Zoning Services Growth Management Community Development Phone: 239-252-2463 E-mail: Ray.Bellows@collier.gov