Is my home/building in the Historic District of Langhorne Borough?
Check this map: Historic District Langhorne Borough Map
HARB Meetings:
When: 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 PM
Where: Borough Hall, 114 East Maple Ave
Chair: Amy Mladjen
Council Liaison: Bob Cumming
Board Members:
- Anthony Marfia
- Keith DeVore
- George Sengpiel, Jr.
- Kirt Niedrist
- Barry Truchil
- Robert Wharton
About the Historic District
The Historic District of Langhorne Borough, comprising 309 parcels listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was enacted in 1975 and expanded in 1987. The buildings within the Historic District range from pre-Colonial to early 20th-century, adding to the charm and deep historical significance of our little town.
In recognizing the historic character of certain portions of our Borough, the purpose of the Historic District is to protect them and the historical significance they hold for Langhorne and the Langhorne community. The Historic District is also subject to certain standards and criteria that preserve the architectural integrity of its buildings. It is the responsibility of the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) to uphold these standards and guide residents in the historic district on how to do the same.
HARB Meeting and Approval Process
Any alterations being done to a property in the Historic District must go through HARB, which consists of seven members including a registered architect, a licensed real estate broker, a building inspector or code enforcement officer, and a member of the Langhorne Borough Planning Commission. The members meet the first Wednesday of the month to review and vote on pending HARB applications. Once approved, the Borough will issue a Certificate of Appropriateness attesting that the work is appropriate for the Historic District. Please note that this does not exempt the property owner from applying for any necessary building and zoning permits.
Please review the Resident’s Guide to HARB for detailed information pertaining to living and working in the Historic District of Langhorne Borough.
HARB Guide to Signs & Advertising
Repair-Replace-In-Kind
If you are repairing or replacing without making any structural changes, you may be eligible for the Fast Track Repair/Replace in Kind (RRIK) program. RRIK applications can be approved by HARB without a formal meeting and the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
IN-KIND REPAIR defined as: A repair is required to fix a deteriorated building or structural component, and the repair incorporates parts and materials which are exactly the same as the original in terms including, but not limited to: appearance, materials, size, arrangements, proportion, dimensions, color and texture.
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT defined as: If replacement of a deteriorated building or structure component material is required due to irreversible deterioration, the repair must incorporate parts and materials which are exactly the same as the original in terms including, but not limited to: appearance, materials, size, arrangements, proportion, dimensions, color and texture.
