HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Minutes are available here.

The purpose of the Village of Palmyra Historic Preservation Commission is to support the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which in turn has the following goals:

1. To protect and enhance the landmarks and historic districts, which represent distinctive elements of the Village of Palmyra’s historic, architectural, and cultural heritage;

2. To foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past;

3. To protect and enhance the Village of Palmyra’s attractiveness to visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided, and

4. To ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the Village.

Christine Daly, Chair 315-597-5655

Term Expires: 11/30/2026

Eleanor Drake 315-597-8952

Term Expires: 11/30/2026

James Elliott 315-597-4173

Term Expires:11/30/2027

Michael Haskins 315-597-5965

Term Expires: 11/30/2027

Lisa Premysylovsky

Term Expires: 11/30/2023

VILLAGE OF PALMYRA PRESERVATION COMMISSION

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

The Palmyra Preservation Commission's Architectural Design

Guidelines are available in printed form at the Palmyra Village Hall

or you may view and/or print each section here. To view and/or

print each section, click the SECTION link to open a .pdf version

of the document.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - Purpose of Design Standards

Introduction
Why Design Standards

Using the Standards

SECTION 2 - Village History and Architecture

Historic Overview

Architectural Styles

Federal

Greek Revival

Gothic Revival

Italianate

Second Empire

Folk Victorian

Richardsonian Romanesque

Queen Anne

Colonial Revival

Foursquare

Craftsman

Tudor Revival

SECTION 3 – Historic Design Principles

General Principles of Historic Design

New Construction

Design Considerations for Additions

Alterations

Demolition

Relocation

SECTION 4 – Process and Procedures

Introduction

What is the Historic Preservation Commission?

Initial Actions for the Applicant

Application Procedures and Requirements

Application Process

SECTION 5 – Rehabilitation Standards Historic Buildings

Introduction

Windows & Shutters

Doors

Garage Doors

Siding and Exterior Walls

Architectural Trim

Porches and Decks

Roofing

Chimneys

Foundations

Garages and Barns

Modern Amenities

Fencing

Paint and Color

Post-War Houses

Minimal Traditional

Ranch

Cape Cod

Split Level

Post-War Colonial Revival

Custom Built Houses

Small Tract Development

Late 20th Century Ranch

Late Modern

Snout House (Contemporary)

Neo-Traditional

Individual Custom Houses

Design Standards for Small Tract and Custom Houses

SECTION 6 – Business District Standards

Introduction

Signs

Sign Design Considerations

Recommended for Lawn or Ground Signs

Storefronts

Repairs and Rehabilitation for Storefronts

Awnings

Refuse and Mechanical Equipment Enclosures

Lighting

Handicap Accessibility

The New York State Historic Residential or

Commercial Properties Tax Credit Program

New legislation increases financial incentives for both private homeowners and commercial property owners. Rehabilitation work

on historic structures may qualify for a tax credit of 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of structures, up to a credit value of $50,000 (residential) or $5 million (commercial).

The New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHIPO) in the

Division for Historic Preservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation provides technical assistance to property

owners working to rehabilitate homes. Choose the .pdf flyer below

that applies to you and learn how you might save money!

Residential Property Tax Credit Program
Commercial Property Tax Credit Program

OTHER PRESERVATION FORMS (.pdf)

Nomination for Designation of Landmark or

Historic District Landmark Application

Building Structure Inventory Form

Checklist for Historic Designation

Certificate of Appropriateness Form