Historic Preservation

The City of Lake Worth Beach is dedicated to integrating historic preservation into the local planning process and to increasing public awareness of our community’s unique history. In 1996, the City Commission adopted a Historic Preservation ordinance designed to protect the City’s historic built environment by instituting a design review process overseen by the volunteer Historic Resources Preservation Board. Since adoption, Lake Worth Beach has designated six local historic districts and four structures significant to the local history with several recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

Contact
561-586-1647
1900 2nd Avenue North
historicpreservation@lakeworthbeachfl.gov

Planner on Call
Monday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday: By Appointment

Historic Districts Map

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Guide To Sustainability, Resiliency, and Project Planning

Historic Preservation

Contact Us

Certificate of Appropriateness

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is a document stating that the proposed work is appropriate for a historic property and meets the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Historic Preservation Design Guidelines for the City of Lake Worth Beach. The COA is required before exterior work begins and before a building permit can be issued for a property located within a historic district or an individually designated landmark. The COA process protects historic properties from being adversely altered or demolished.

Please contact the Historic Preservation Division for specific information about what is needed for a Certificate of Appropriateness and the approval process. The COA Application is available below.

Checklists & Application

Documents

Historic Preservation Documents and Forms

COA Application - Addition

COA Application - Demolition

COA Application - Exterior Alterations

COA Application - New Construction

COA Application - Roof Replacement

COA Application - Windows and Doors

COA Application

Resources

Historic Preservation Links and other helpful information

National Register of Historic Places

Certified Local Governments

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Florida Division of Historical Resources

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Board

Historic Preservation Board Information and Details

Member Name	Term Expiration Date	Appointed By
Judith Fox	31-JULY-2021	MAYOR
Robert D'Arinzo	31-JULY-2021	DISTRICT 1
Darrin Engel - Chair	31-JULY-2021	DISTRICT 4
Judith Just	31-JULY-2021	MAYOR
Bernard Guthrie	31-JULY-2021	DISTRICT 1
David Cavorsi	31-JULY-2021	DISTRICT 3
William Feldkamp - Vice Chair	31-JULY-2021	DISTRICT 2

Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM

The Board’s function is to consider historic preservation issues and shall consist of five resident members plus two alternates appointed by the City Commission. Four members constitute a quorum. Initial appointments: one member to serve three years; two members to serve one year; two members for a term of two years; thereafter, all regular terms three years and alternate terms one year.