The Historic and Architectural Review Board is a quasi-judicial board with nine members (seven regular members and two alternates). The board recommends local historic designations and regulates and administers historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural resources in the City of Melbourne. It also considers material changes in the exterior appearance of existing buildings located on non-residential property in the city’s redevelopment districts.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department: community.development@mlbfl.org or 321-608-7500.

Special Presentation: "Unraveling History – Line Street Cemetery"

This meeting will feature a special presentation, "Unraveling History – Line Street Cemetery," that will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

The City of Melbourne continues to identify, record, and celebrate its historic resources. Recent work has lead to the discovery of 31 additional graves at the Line Street Cemetery. 

Patricia Tyjeski, AICP, of Inspire Placemaking Collective, and the Consulting Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Melbourne will present and unveil the findings of this most recent discovery and discuss future steps for this historic site. 

The public is encouraged to attend this special presentation as part of the HARB's community outreach initiative. 

Please share this information with anyone interested in learning more about the City’s historic preservation efforts.

You can direct any questions regarding this special presentation of the HARB to Sandy Ramseth, AICP, Planner, at (321) 608-7513 or email at sandy.ramseth@mlbfl.org.