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Below, you will find many of the printed items, (forms, design guidelines, instructions, and regulations) that will assist you when seeking review from a board or commission staffed by the City's Environment Department. These documents are provided as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the professional advice of the Department's staff, with whom consultation is encouraged. If you have any questions, please contact the department at 617-635-3850.

 

Boston Landmarks Commission
Map of Local Districts and Individual Landmarks
Illustration of district boundaries and list of individual landmarks - please call BLC staff to verify landmark status.

The Application for Certificate of Appropriateness-or-Design Approval-or-Exemption HAS BEEN REVISED.
As of October, 2009, all applicants should use the revised application form and instructions posted here, or available at the offices of the Boston Landmarks Commission in Boston City Hall, Room 805.

  • Please note that Commission staff is not available to review applications for completeness immediately upon submittal.
  • Please review all instructions and documentation requirements carefully before submitting your application.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the application is complete before submittal.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
If you have questions or require consultation before submitting your application, please contact the commission staff at 617-635-3850 to make an appointment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ARTICLE 85 DEMOLITION DELAY REVIEW
On October 13, 2009, the Boston Landmarks Commission adopted Article 85 Demolition Delay Review Regulations and Community Meeting Requirements As of October 13, 2009, the Regulations and Community Meeting Requirements are in effect and all applicants should use the revised application form and instructions posted here, or available at the offices of the Boston Landmarks Commission in Boston City Hall, Room 805.

  • Please note that Commission staff is not available to review applications for completeness immediately upon submittal.
  • Please review all instructions and documentation requirements carefully before submitting your application.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the application is complete before submittal.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
If you have questions or require consultation before submitting your application, please contact the commission staff at 617-635-3850 to make an appointment.


 

District Reports and Guidelines
Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District
Standards and Criteria
Back Bay Architectural District
Guidelines for the Residential District
Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District
Guidelines for the Residential District
Historic Beacon Hill District
Architectural Guidelines
South End Landmark District
Standards and Criteria
Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District
Architectural Guidelines
St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District
Standards and Criteria

If you do not see the guidelines you seek here, please call:
(617) 635-3850.

 


 

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