The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is charged with the task of conducting Demolition and Design Permitting. The Design Permit process provides for the review and approval of development design and alterations and improvements throughout various neighborhoods and districts.  Most notably, the Downtown Design Review Overlay District and the Neighborhood Conservation District.

Depending on property location and significance, these projects include exterior rehabilitation of historic properties as well as additions and new construction and other actions not covered by Design Standards in City of Stillwater ordinances. The Stillwater HPC and Community Development Department (CDD) staff administer the Design Permit review process and assist applicants with applying appropriate Design Guidelines and Standards.