Baltimore City's Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) has helped to preserve our City's historic neighborhoods and sites since 1964. Over 11,000 buildings have been designated by CHAP as either local landmarks or part of a local historic district, making the Baltimore City preservation program the most encompassing one in Maryland!
Notice: Amendment to the CHAP Guidelines adopted on 2/10/09.
The following is to be considered at the May 12, 2009 Public hearing of the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP)
The amendment includes the two text additions noted below:
1. 1. At the end of the table of contents, add the following: “Note: The illustrations contained in this document are provided for the convenience of affected persons, but are not intended to change the substance of the text of the Guidelines."
2. 2. On page 23, insert the following after the sentence ending in “…will determine historic significance in Baltimore history and culture.” [National Register Bulletin, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Park Service]
Public Notice April 14, 2009 CHAP Meeting
This is to provide public notice that at 1:00 PM on April 14, 2009, the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) may convene a closed meeting to consult with the Law Department. Beginning at 1:00 PM, all or part of the April 14, 2009 may be conducted in a closed session. The meeting will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room, Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street. Please note that the regular CHAP Public Hearing will follow this potential closed meeting.
Notice of Meeting Cancellation
"The Senator Theater" Public Interior Landmark Designation April 14, 2009 1:30 PM Please be advised that the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) has cancelled the April 14, 2009 1:30 PM public hearing to consider interior landmark designation of the Senator Theater. This hearing will be rescheduled and the public will be notified of the future hearing date.