What Township ordinance established the Historic Preservation Commission?
  • Ordinance 627 (PDF) was adopted on March 23, 1978 and established the Historic Sites Committee to protect, enhance and preserve districts, sites, buildings and structures of historic, cultural or architectural value or interest within the Township of Mahwah.
  • Ordinance 1062 (PDF) established the Historic Preservation Commission to safeguard its historic, architectural, archeological and cultural heritage by protecting, preserving and conserving theses historic:
    • Cemeteries
    • Districts
    • Objects
    • Roads
    • Sites
    • Structures
  • Ordinance 1313 (PDF) amended Ordinance Number 1062 to work with and advise the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment on the effect of development applications on designated historic sites and in addition to review all permit applications involving the historic sites.
  • Ordinance 1393 (PDF) added the Valentine House to the list of protected properties.
  • Ordinance 1564 (PDF) added the Waterman House to the list of protected properties.
  • Ordinance 1642 (PDF) added the Ellis House to the list of protected properties.
  • Ordinance 1747 (PDF) added the Erie Caboose and the Wannamaker Shed located on 142 N Railroad Avenue to list of protected structures.

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1. What Township ordinance established the Historic Preservation Commission?
2. How do I know if my home or other structure is "historic" and qualifies to be placed on the Township ordinance as an "historic landmark"?
3. If I want to protect my historic house, what do I need to do?
4. How do I research the history of my house?
5. What documentation do I need to prove that my house is historic?
6. What resources are available?
7. If I list my property/structure on the Historic Element of the Municipal Code as an historic site, does that mean that I cannot change anything in/on it?
8. Why should I place my home on the Historic Element of the Township Code?
9. Is there any tax incentive or financial benefit to listing my house on the ordinance?