Historic Preservation Commission

Welcome

The HPC of the City of Cape May, NJ, is a body originally established in the 1960s by the City and, as most recently organized, operates under the authority of the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey. Decisions by the HPC are binding and enforceable on applicants and the City’s construction officials as provided by law. The HPC is tasked with reviewing applications for construction, repairs, alterations, and demolition within the City’s Historic District. It also deals with other matters relating to historic aspects of the City. The task of the HPC is to maintain the important heritage of the City’s historic built environment and support the continuation of Cape May’s extraordinary federal designation of the City as a National Historic Landmark. Landmark designation serves the overall welfare of the City’s citizens and visitors as an important source of tourism, grant funds, civic pride, and recognition of Cape May’s dedication to preservation.

Summer Preservation Series

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Historic Design Standards	HPC Application Materials
Historic District Map

Meetings

The Third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM

Cape May City Auditorium

643 Washington Street

Cape May, NJ 08204

Meetings Schedule

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Commissioners

Staff