In the days before Rockwall’s founding in 1854, the records show that a number of pioneer families had settled the Blackland territory drained by both the Trinity and the Bluff Fork of the Sabine. Some came by oxen drawn wagons while others came by emigrant trains from the East. In all 240 settlers came to build a life in the area that was to become Rockwall. More…
Advisory Board News The Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) is the decision maker on Certificate of Appropriateness (CofA) Applications, and serves as a recommending body to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for applications to designate properties as historical landmarks or inclusion into the Old Town Rockwall Historic District. The HPAB typically meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Meeting dates and agendas.
Phone: (972) 771-7745 Senior Planner - Chris Spencer, AICP
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Historic Applications and 2008 Submittal Calendar These documents include a Certificate of Appropriateness Application, an Application for Historic Designation (e.g. Landmarking), and a list of application submittal and meeting dates. Historic Overlay Ordinance The Overlay Ordinance from the City’s Unified Development Code lists the regulations and approval processes for properties located within or applying to be in a historic district. “Old Town Rockwall” Historic Guidelines The Guidelines provide the general standards for acceptable physical characteristics of each building or structure and site, and any modifications thereto within the “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District. “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District and “Historic Landmark” Properties Map The Historic District Map illustrates the location of the existing “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District. The Historic District – Contributing Properties lists each property in the “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District and its corresponding level of contribution (High, Medium, Low or Non) to the district. Historic District Tax Incentive Ordinance (Ord 03-28) Offers tax incentives for the rehabilitation of properties located within the “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District. Historic Preservation Handbook Provides written, illustrated and photographed information regarding historic housing styles and historic housing elements found within the “Old Town Rockwall” Historic District.