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Historic Review Board
Overview
Smyrna has a unique history which is reflected by its architecture and town plan. Over the years, much of the original architectural has been lost. Restoring it through rehabilitation is the key to making Smyrna an important historic site and creating an identity for the historic district that will attract tourists and increase community pride.

In July of 2003, an ordinance to amend the Town Code of the Town of Smyrna by adding a new Chapter 19 entitled Historic Preservation Ordinance was adopted. The purpose and policy of this ordinance was declared to be a matter of public policy that safeguarded the heritage of the Town, and would preserve and protect structures and districts having historic, architectural, cultural, and aesthetic values, which are in the best interests of the citizens of the Town of Smyrna.

New construction or any changes to the exterior of buildings in the overlay zone must also be approved by the Historic District Review Board.

Agendas and Minutes
View Historic Review Board agendas and minutes.

Historic District Overlay Zone
A Historic District Overlay Zone has been created to specifically include the street frontage on both sides of designated street, whether occupied by a structure or not, as follows:
  • East Commerce St. from Main St. to East St.
  • West Commerce St. from Main St. to Union St.
  • Market St. Plaza from Commerce St. to South St.
  • North Main St. from Commerce St. to North St.
  • South Main St. from Commerce St. to South St.
  • The property of the Smyrna Opera House and Library
  • The structures at each corner of their intersections with Commerce St. or Main St. for:
    • East St.
    • Union St.
    • Delaware St.
    • North St.
    • Mt. Vernon St.
    • Market St. Plaza
    • South St.

Smyrna, a Place to Call Home#
Town Hall, 27 South Market Street Plaza, P.O. Box 307, Smyrna, DE 19977, Ph: (302) 653-9231