Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Meetings: Meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at Riverton Borough Hall
For additional information please see ordinance 2023-05A
Contact: Borough Hall at (856) 829-0120
A review by the Historic Preservation Commission is required to obtain a building permit of any kind within Riverton’s Historic District. See if this applies to your property here.
Whether you think you may need a review or not, the HPC is always glad to help Riverton property owners find answers to questions about restoration ideas, design of modifications, and finding appropriate materials people think aren’t available anymore. It doesn’t hurt to ask!
Working to Preserve Riverton’s Unique Historic Character for the Future
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) advises property owners, the Planning Board, the Construction and other officials how to preserve Riverton’s heritage through compatible rehabilitation of historic buildings and new construction is that complements Riverton’s unique character. The ARC encourages property owners to participate in preliminary design review during the development of construction projects or requests for demolition that will have substantial impacts on a historic property or district. The ARC provides advice to owners on how to appropriately maintain their historic buildings. Except for minor projects determined to have limited effect, requests for building and demolition permits within the Historic Area Designation must be presented the ARC at a monthly meeting. The Architectural Review Committee reviews properties in the following areas:- All properties within the Riverton Historic District.
- All properties within the NB Neighborhood Business District.
- All properties in the Borough of Riverton built before 1941.
Historic Preservation Commission 2024 Meeting Dates:
Regular Monthly Meeting | March 18, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | April 15, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | May 20, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | June 17, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | July 15, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | August 19, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | September 16, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | October 21, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | November 18, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
Regular Monthly Meeting | December 16, 2024 | 7 o’clock p.m |
The ARC
– Provides pre-planning design consultation and subsequent review prior to building permit issuance for applicable properties regarding how to make historically and aesthetically appropriate modifications and improvements. -Advises the Riverton Planning Board and Construction Official on building permit applications for applicable properties. -Studies and reviews applications, meets with property owners and makes recommendations on the following:- Architectural design
- Construction materials including type and texture.
- Siting and landscaping
- Compatibility with neighboring properties’ streetscapes and the Borough’s historic character
- Signage
- Demolition
HPC organization and its member qualifications:
-The ARC has five (5) members and one (1) alternate appointed by the Mayor.
– The committee members share their knowledge of Riverton’s historic architecture, and of local, state and national historic preservation and rehabilitation standards.
– Chapter 128-41 of Riverton’s law requires that the ARC must have at least one member who is knowledgeable in building design and construction or architectural history (Class A) and at least one member who is knowledgeable or with a demonstrated interest in local history (Class B).
Neighborhood Business (NB) District on Zoning Map, https://riverton-nj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Zoning-Map.pdf
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm
Historic Preservation Commission
- Class A (Term 2 yr.): Jack Parry, 12-31-2025
- Class A (Term 3 yr.): Doug Aird, 12-31-2026
- Class A (Term 3 yr.): John Laverty, 12-31-2026
- Class B (Term 4 yr.): Roger Prichard, 12-31-2027
- Class B (Term 4 yr.): Leslie Harrison, 12-31-2027
- Class C Alternate 1 (Term 1 yr.): Tyler Putman, 12-31-2024
- Class C Alternate 2 (Term 2 yr.): Michelle Banik 12-31-2025
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm