Historic Preservation Commission
"Penn Yan from its foundation was a lively trading town, a crossroads community open to change and new ideas. The village has always been proud of itself, of its prosperity, of its drive and innovative outlook. This pride is evident in its beautiful buildings. The past is present and provides a stable foundation for the future . . . Penn Yan created its Historic Preservation District in 1989 in order to keep its commercial and residential heart intact." ~ An Inheritance of Time
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Historic Preservation Commission meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the Village Hall at 111 Elm Street.
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The Historic Preservation District as established in 1989 includes the following area: both sides of Main Street from the Outlet bridge to North Avenue, excluding the southeast corner; the south side of Water Street up to and including the gas house; the south side of Wagener Street up to the parking lot; the south side of Elm Street up to the alley; both sides of East Elm Street up to the parking lot on the north side and up to the diner on the south side; both sides of Court Street between Main and Liberty Streets and the north side of Court Street Extension; both sides of Clinton Street, as far as Collins Avenue on the south side and as far as 330 Clinton on the north side; the south side of North Avenue west of Main street, excluding the Liberty Street corner. Visit Yates County GIS Portal - Comprehensive Penn Yan Zoning Map to see an interactive map depicting Penn Yan Zoning & Historic Districts.
If your property is located within Penn Yan’s Historic Preservation District it is necessary to receive approval before proceeding with any exterior alteration, construction activity or site improvement that will be visible from a public way.
The Village of Penn Yan Historic Preservation District Commission (the “Commission”) meets each month. Applications must be submitted to Commission staff by 4:00 pm on the last Thursday of the month to ensure the application will be heard at the following month’s public meeting. Applications may be submitted in person at 111 Elm Street or by email. All applicant fields on this form must be complete and legible, all requested documentation must be included with your application; incomplete applications will be denied. The applicant or an authorized representative must be present at the public meeting during which the application is reviewed, or the request may be denied. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Katie Tomlinson at 315-536-6397 or by email at ktomlinson@villageofpennyan.com.
The Village of Penn Yan Historic Preservation District Commission (the “Commission”) meets each month. Applications must be submitted to Commission staff by 4:00 pm on the last Thursday of the month to ensure the application will be heard at the following month’s public meeting. Applications may be submitted in person at 111 Elm Street or by email. All applicant fields on this form must be complete and legible, all requested documentation must be included with your application; incomplete applications will be denied. The applicant or an authorized representative must be present at the public meeting during which the application is reviewed, or the request may be denied. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Katie Tomlinson at 315-536-6397 or by email at ktomlinson@villageofpennyan.com.
Resources for Historic Preservation Projects
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The ACHP promotes the preservation, enhancement and sustainable use of the nation's diverse historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. Preserve America Grants are designed to support a variety of activities related to heritage tourism and innovative approaches to the use of historic properties as educational and economic assets.
The ACHP promotes the preservation, enhancement and sustainable use of the nation's diverse historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. Preserve America Grants are designed to support a variety of activities related to heritage tourism and innovative approaches to the use of historic properties as educational and economic assets.
Business Façade Program
The Village of Penn Yan Community Revitalization Committee will provide grant/loan to eligible property owners for façade improvements to properties upon which the ground floor of the principle building thereon is zoned for a commercial use located in the Village business district. Participating owners will receive low-cost funds to renovate their façade. More information is available through the Office of Zoning and Building Inspection.
The Village of Penn Yan Community Revitalization Committee will provide grant/loan to eligible property owners for façade improvements to properties upon which the ground floor of the principle building thereon is zoned for a commercial use located in the Village business district. Participating owners will receive low-cost funds to renovate their façade. More information is available through the Office of Zoning and Building Inspection.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors
The purpose of the Preservation Leadership Forum special program fund is to assist in preservation, restoration and interpretation of historic interiors.
The purpose of the Preservation Leadership Forum special program fund is to assist in preservation, restoration and interpretation of historic interiors.
Landmark Society of Western New York
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. is one of the nation's oldest and most active historic preservation organizations. It is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to helping our region's communities preserve and capitalize on their rich architectural, historical and cultural heritage. The Landmark Society's service area covers nine counties, including Yates, in western New York centered on the City of Rochester. The book Rehab Rochester: A Sensible Guide for Old-house Maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation provides useful information on common and sometimes misunderstood older home projects.
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. is one of the nation's oldest and most active historic preservation organizations. It is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to helping our region's communities preserve and capitalize on their rich architectural, historical and cultural heritage. The Landmark Society's service area covers nine counties, including Yates, in western New York centered on the City of Rochester. The book Rehab Rochester: A Sensible Guide for Old-house Maintenance, Repair and Rehabilitation provides useful information on common and sometimes misunderstood older home projects.
National Park Service Certified Local Governments
The goal of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program is to facilitate State and local government ot cooperate with Federal partners to promote nationwide preservation initiatives.
The goal of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program is to facilitate State and local government ot cooperate with Federal partners to promote nationwide preservation initiatives.
National Park Service Save America's Treasures Grants
Save America's Treasures grants help to preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections that convey our nation's rich heritage to future generations.
Save America's Treasures grants help to preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections that convey our nation's rich heritage to future generations.
National Trust for Historic Preservation - Preservation Leadership Forum
The Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is a network of preservation leaders - professionals, students, volunteers, activists, experts - who share the latest ideas, information and advice and have access to in-depth preservation resources and training.
The Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is a network of preservation leaders - professionals, students, volunteers, activists, experts - who share the latest ideas, information and advice and have access to in-depth preservation resources and training.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: Claim for Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit
It may be possible to claim a credit on your NYS income tax return for expenditures paid or incurred for the rehabilitation of a historic home located in New York State.
It may be possible to claim a credit on your NYS income tax return for expenditures paid or incurred for the rehabilitation of a historic home located in New York State.
New York State Council on the Arts
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens.
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: Claim for Rehabilitation for Historic Properties Credit
The rehabilitation of historic properties credit is available to taxpayers for expenses related to the rehabilitation of a certified historic structure.
The rehabilitation of historic properties credit is available to taxpayers for expenses related to the rehabilitation of a certified historic structure.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Owners of historic income-producing real property, owner occupied homes and barns may qualify for an income tax credit for rehabilitating the property.
Owners of historic income-producing real property, owner occupied homes and barns may qualify for an income tax credit for rehabilitating the property.
New York State Historic Preservation Office
SHPO works with governments, the public and educational and not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization.
SHPO works with governments, the public and educational and not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization.
Preservation League of NYS
New York's statewide nonprofit focused on investing in people and projects that champion the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes.
New York's statewide nonprofit focused on investing in people and projects that champion the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes.
Rehabilitation Standards and Guidelines
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior of historic buildings.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior of historic buildings.
The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation, Inc.
The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation seeks to protect and sustain the diversity of the natural and the build environment.
The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation seeks to protect and sustain the diversity of the natural and the build environment.
The New York Landmarks Conservancy
The NYLC Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning implementing exterior restoration projects, technical assistance and workshops.
The NYLC Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning implementing exterior restoration projects, technical assistance and workshops.
Preservation Briefs by the National Park Service
Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings. These National Park Service publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work. The briefs are especially useful to Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program applicants . . .
Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings. These National Park Service publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work. The briefs are especially useful to Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program applicants . . .
Village of Penn Yan Historic Property Tax Exemption
The purpose is to allow the Village of Penn Yan to offer a property tax incentive to encourage investment in historic properties within the Village.
The purpose is to allow the Village of Penn Yan to offer a property tax incentive to encourage investment in historic properties within the Village.
