Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission of the Township of Westampton was established in 1986 to help maintain the character of the historic properties within the Township.  The Historic Preservation Committee is a Review and Advisory Board.  As an official body of the Township, the Commission is responsible for conducting research on and nominating significant buildings and sites to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.  We also serve an advisory role to the Planning and Zoning Boards of the Township on how development and zoning applications affect historic landmarks or districts.

Another important task that the Historic Preservation Commission performs is overseeing changes to historic properties.  Living in an historic property is a challenge.  A challenge to update the building making it more comfortable in today’s world, while at the same time, maintaining the general appearance and character of the original.  We accomplished this through our review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application.  Continue reading here...