The Board of Architechtural Review was created to implement the provisions of the Official Zoning Ordinance Sec. 1204 for the City of Seneca consisting of five members and appointed by the City Council. All members have a demonstrated interest in historic preservation and architectural review. When available in the community at least one member is qualified as:

• A historian, knowledge in local history.
• An architect or is an architect is not available to serve, someone knowledgeable in building design and construction.
• A real estate agent, laywer, engineer, or representative of the historical society.

The City of Seneca is seeking interested citizens to fill vacancies on the Board of Architectural Review. Persons interested should submit a resume and cover letter to the office of Planning & Development at City Hall or mail to Mr. Edward R. Halbig, Director at PO Box 4773, Seneca, SC 29679. For additional information, call 885-2726. 

Regular meetings of the Board of Architectural Review are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless changed by majority vote of members at any regular or special meeting.  All meetings are open to the public.

PLEASE NOTE: EARLY SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS ENCOURAGED. If you wish to submit your application before the deadline, there will be more time for our staff to work with you to ensure that your proposed work meets the design review guidelines. Applications should be turned in at the Planning and Development office, 250 East North 2nd Street. If you have questions about the application process or about meeting date, time, etc., please call the Planning and Development office at 864-885-2726.