The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission was established by the City Council in 2008 as an advisory body on issues related to the preservation of the city's historic buildings, structures, and sites.

It is made up of between nine and 15 members, appointed by the Council, who serve three-year terms.

The commission seeks to preserve, protect, and maintain the historic identity of Virginia Beach and former Princess Anne County through advocacy, public awareness, and increased public involvement.

​Members have expertise in the fields of architecture, archaeology, and history, and many have personal experience with preservation as owners of historic buildings. The commission also has two appointed student members from local high schools.

The Historic Preservation Commission is supported by Planning & Community Development.

Commission Information

The Commission's meeting schedule, agendas, minutes and other meeting documents, including subcommittee details, are available in the OnBoard archive.

Members Information Agendas/Minutes
  • Boards & Commissions
    • Bayfront Advisory Commission Board of Building Code Appeals Board of Zoning Appeals Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board Green Ribbon Committee Historic Preservation Commission Commission's Efforts & Initiatives Historic Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Programs Historical Review Board Old Beach Design Review Committee Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit Rezoning Property Resort Advisory Commission Short Term Rental Enforcement Task Force Stormwater Appeals Board Transition Area/ITA Citizens Advisory Committee Virginia Beach VA250 Committee Historical Episodes Wetlands Board

Historic Preservation Programs

Historic Preservation Programs

Designation as a CLG gives Virginia Beach a way to participate more formally in state and national historic preservation programs.