New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Design Review

The City of New Bern Historic Preservation Commission held a design review meeting on October 8, 2026. Commissioners provided informal guidance on Certificates of Appropriateness for 510 East Front Street (decorative shutters), 408 Hancock Street (a revised entrance), and 218 Pollock Street (amendments to an addition under construction). The commission indicated that revised applications for 510 East Front Street and 218 Pollock Street could proceed to formal review at a future meeting; no formal COA votes were taken during the design review. The commission also discussed a draft 2027 meeting schedule and proposed updates to its design principles and standards.

Other discussion covered nominations and criteria for the 2026 preservation awards, staff training, and enforcement of preservation requirements, including possible review of ways to improve the violation-response timeline. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, budget allocations, or spending decisions were identified. The only motion noted was to adjourn.