Demolition Delay Ordinance

Among other duties, the Newburyport Historical Commission (NHC) is charged with reviewing applications filed under the City’s Demolition Delay Ordinance.   The purpose of the Ordinance is to protect and preserve structures in the City that reflect distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, political, economic, or social history of Newburyport.

The Demolition Delay Flowchart summarizes the application process.