Nearly all HPC issues need to start at the Building Department. The order of operations is Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (if required) and then Historic Preservation Commission. Per Code, we cannot schedule a hearing for the HPC until you have appeared before the Planning Commission if required.
Please contact the Lancaster Building Department at 716-684-4171 to discuss your
particular project and which approvals will be necessary.
The Village of Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers (second floor) of the Municipal Building (5432 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086). These meetings are public meetings under the Open Meetings Law (see 3.a-iii: NYS Open Meetings (Sunshine) Law).
When submitting a COA Application, please note:
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COMPLETED COA Applications must be received at the Village Clerk's Office at least two (2) weeks prior to the HPC meeting in order to have a hearing at said meeting. See deadlines below.
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To ensure your COA Application is COMPLETE - please see the COA Checklist to make sure you have included all the necessary information, images and diagrams with your application.
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Checks should be made out to "Village of Lancaster."
Upcoming Events
HPC Meeting
May 14, 2025 - 7:00pm
Council Chambers - Municipal Building
HPC Meeting
June 11, 2025 - 7:00pm
Council Chambers - Municipal Building
The deadline for COA Applications for this meeting is May 28. At this time we will post the agenda.
HPC Meeting
July 9, 2025 - 7:00pm
Council Chambers - Municipal Building
The deadline for COA Applications for this meeting is June 25. At this time we will post the agenda.
HPC Meeting
August, 13 2025 - 7:00pm
Council Chambers - Municipal Building
The deadline for COA Applications for this meeting is July 30. At this time we will post the agenda.
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