What does local historic designation mean?
Designation means that your property has been recognized as a valuable and unique part of our cultural and historic heritage. On a practical level, it means that any building permit for exterior modification or demolition will have to come before the commission for consideration and possible modification.

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1. What does local historic designation mean?
2. What will local historic designation cost me?
3. Will historic designation affect the value of my property?
4. Will my property be the first designation as historic in the Borough of Pompton Lakes?
5. Will my property rights be restricted by historic designation?
6. Will the Commission's decisions be final?
7. How can I donate a historic item to the Borough?