The Historic and Design Review Commission consists of eleven (11) members who reside in the City of San Antonio and are appointed by the city council. They review all projects related to exterior changes to properties that are designated as Historic as either an individual landmark or as part of a historic district, located within one of six (6) River Improvement Overlay (RIO) districts (including the Riverwalk), located within a Viewshed Protection district, or that are publicly-owned (i. e. libraries, parks, firestations, etc.).
The commission serves to assist in an advisory capacity to the City of San Antonio Directors of Planning, Parks and Recreation, Building Inspections, Code Compliance, Public Works, Arts and Cultural Affairs, and other appropriate heads of municipal departments, in accordance with Section 49 of the City Charter, and to the city manager.
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