Historic preservation in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
870 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most historic preservation activity
- Cañon City, CO (43)
- New Castle, CO (38)
- Greeley, CO (37)
- Mountain View, CO (35)
- Lyons, CO (33)
- Aspen, CO (32)
- Littleton, CO (32)
- Montrose County, CO (29)
- Longmont, CO (29)
- Grand Junction, CO (28)
- Berthoud, CO (28)
- Elizabeth, CO (27)
Latest matching meetings
Commission to discuss 2026 Historic Event and 2027 themes
The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session to discuss details of the 2026 Historic Event, including the Photography Postcard Challenge and the CO 150 & US 250 celebration project. They may also begin considering themes for the 2027 Historic Event. This is a discussion-only session with no…
Commission to review Colorado Sunshine Law and plan 2027 work
The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hear a presentation on Colorado's Sunshine Law from Assistant County Attorney Mark Boehmer, then discuss its 2027 work plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting.
Commission to consider historic designation for Roberts Brothers' Garage
The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to consider a local historic designation for the property at 121 15th Avenue, known as the Roberts Brothers' Garage. The agenda also includes swearing in an alternate member, approving the prior meeting's minutes, and general updates. Public comment is limited to…
Council to vote on historic designation and liquor license at Sept. 8 meeting
The Cortez City Council will meet Sept. 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, expenditures, and special event permits. The meeting will also include a proclamation for Suicide Awareness Prevention Month and a second reading of an ordinance amending the Land Use Code.
Greeley Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Grand County historic preservation board reorganizes and sets priorities
The newly reestablished Grand County Historic Preservation Board meets to elect officers, adopt bylaws, and regain Certified Local Government status. Members will also discuss historic property surveys and coordination with local preservation groups.
Historic Preservation Board meets Sept 1 to review grant updates and designations
The Historic Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the August 4 meeting and discuss new and old business items. Topics include historic designation applications, grant updates, and planning for a historic walking tour.
Historic Preservation Committee to discuss designation program, grants, and Ute Trail marker
The Lyons Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to review old business, including the paused Ute Trail marker event and the History Colorado grant for designation program marketing. They will also discuss new business and ongoing projects such as the designation program and historic walking tours. The agenda is…
Historic Preservation Board to discuss Certified Local Government status and Cross Orchards site
The Historic Preservation Board will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings and discuss two topics: the Certified Local Government program and the Cross Orchards Historic Site. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.
OSTAC to vote on supporting Silo landmark designation and renovation
The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee will tour several sites, then vote on a letter of support for the historic landmark designation and renovation of the Silo at 1790 W. 160th Avenue. They will also review the Prairie Dog Policy and discuss meeting logistics. The meeting includes public comment periods and…
Mancos Board reviews comprehensive plan chapters on community character and environment
The Mancos Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to review and provide feedback on the town's comprehensive plan, specifically Chapters 3 and 4, which cover community character, design, and the environment. The plan update will proceed in stages, with public Town Hall meetings anticipated after the review. No formal…
Zoning hearing to decide heritage tree removal for affordable housing project
The Mountain View Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Heritage Tree Removal Permit for 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, associated with a previously-approved 100% affordable housing development. The hearing also includes a recommendation that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Public…
DEI Commission to review survey results, plan cultural events
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will discuss survey results and next steps from community listening efforts, debrief the Juneteenth event, and plan upcoming cultural celebrations including Hispanic Heritage, Veterans Day, and Native American Heritage Month. The agenda is largely routine, with no major…
Historic Preservation Board to hear updates on Flying B Park and Origin Trailhead
The Douglas County Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from July 22, 2026, and hear citizen comments. The main agenda items are updates from the Highlands Ranch Metro District on Flying B Park and the High Line Canal Conservancy on the Origin Trailhead. The board will also discuss its 2027 meeting…
Historic Preservation Committee to review designation program grant progress
The Lyons Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to approve June minutes, hear a staff report, and discuss old business including the Ute Trail Marker event and the History Colorado grant for designation program marketing. They will also review ongoing projects and set future goals. The agenda is largely…
Council to consider new occupational tax on outdoor recreation, refer to voters
The Idaho Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to refer a ballot issue to voters for a new occupational tax on outdoor recreation experiences, with revenue dedicated to addressing impacts. The council will also consider resolutions on an easement agreement for gondola improvements and an…
HPC to review 212 N. Monarch St. relocation and fee deferral ordinance
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for major development at 212 N. Monarch St., including conceptual review, relocation, and variations. The commission will also make a recommendation on Ordinance #11, which proposes a fee deferral for…
Superior Historical Commission to review preservation plan and upcoming events
The Superior Historical Commission is meeting to discuss general updates, debrief recent events, and check progress on its work plan. Items include the Preservation Plan, walking tour signage, and upcoming museum and cemetery open days. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings…
Main Street Advisory to chart path for Color Pagosa's Past coloring book
The Main Street Advisory is holding a work session to prioritize heritage projects, with the main focus on deciding how to complete the Color Pagosa's Past coloring book. The committee will also review follow-up plans for Into the Vault, the Downtown History Hunt, and other heritage efforts. No formal votes or…
Council to consider eminent domain for 30th Street projects and $7.3M housing bonds
The Boulder City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances authorizing property acquisition, including eminent domain, for the North 30th Street and South 30th Street Multimodal Improvements Projects. The consent agenda includes resolutions for $7,333,256 in private activity bonds and multifamily housing revenue…
Commission to recommend historic preservation ordinance and register update
The Environmental Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council adopt a Historic Context Statement, amend the Zoning Code to update historic resource designation and preservation standards, and amend the Zoning Map to exempt certain historic properties from Senate Bill…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss state grant opportunities and block party
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss Colorado State Historic Fund grant opportunities and the upcoming Englewood Block Party on August 29th. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 minutes, a public forum for non-agenda items, and open discussion items. No formal…
Council committee to vote on personnel classification notice
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider action item 26-1190, which approves Classification Notice #1897 from the Office of Human Resources. The committee will also hear a briefing on a proclamation regarding proposed changes to federal historic preservation regulations. Consent items…
Historic Preservation Commission to hold educational work session
The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session featuring a 'Historic Preservation 101' presentation, discussion, and Q&A. This is an educational session rather than a decision-making meeting, with no formal actions or public hearings on the agenda.
Minturn Historic Preservation Commission to discuss plan update
The Minturn Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and appointments for chair and vice chair. The main substantive item is a discussion on updating the Historic Preservation Plan, which may guide future preservation efforts in the town.
Planning Commission to review fuel center, childcare, and site work variance
The Breckenridge Planning Commission will hold combined hearings on a site work variance for the Mamba Trust at 219 Glen Eagle and a home childcare business at 115 Stallion Loop, followed by a preliminary hearing for a fuel center at City Market (#430) on N. Park Avenue. The meeting also includes public comment on…
Council to vote on inclusionary housing ordinance and historic landmark designation
The Louisville City Council will hold a public hearing and take final action on an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding inclusionary housing. The council will also designate a residence at 1013 La Farge Avenue as a historic landmark and approve a preservation grant, plus approve two consent agenda items and…
Commission to discuss Blueprint Boulevard in study session
The Historical Preservation Commission is holding a study session to discuss Blueprint Boulevard (ID# 26-153), scheduled for 60 minutes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.
Commission to vote on two Main Street building facade remodels
The Littleton Historical Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for facade remodels of existing buildings on West Main Street. The commission will vote on resolutions for a restaurant at 2589 W. Main St. and a building at 2450 W. Main St. The meeting also…
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled for August 17
The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 21, 2026. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.
Historic Preservation Commission to review Grant Avenue alteration and bungalow type
The Louisville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider an alteration certificate and Historic Preservation Fund grant request for 613 Grant Avenue, and to hear an informational presentation on the bungalow architectural type. Public comments are welcome in person or remotely.
Historic Preservation Commission to hear budget update and reports
The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings or specific action items on the agenda. The main items are a budget update presentation from the Budget and Policy Director and reports from Historic Greeley Inc., commission members, and staff. The meeting is primarily…
Historic board to review CLG updates, landmark status, new members
The Fort Morgan Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements and opportunities, and discuss the City Council's approval of Local Landmark status for the former Fort Morgan Times Building. The board will also consider approving new board…
HPC to review 210 Lake Avenue major development request
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for Major Development at 210 Lake Avenue, including conceptual review, setback variations, floor area bonus, and Hallam Lake Bluff review. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of draft…
Main Street Advisory to review bylaws, membership terms
The Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory board is meeting to receive reports from the Main Street Coordinator, the Art Walk, and the Heritage & Culture Committee. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding board membership, term review, and bylaw cleanup. No minutes are scheduled for approval, and no new…
Golden board to review new cottage and garage at 2024 Ford Street
The Golden Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a new two-story cottage with an attached three-car garage at 2024 Ford Street in the East Street Historic District. The board will decide whether to approve, approve with…
Commission to review post office alteration application
The Montrose Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review an application for alterations to the designated Montrose Post Office, checking it against the city's criteria for historic property changes. The commission will accept public comment and consider approval of the application. The…
Historic Advisory Board regular meeting with workshop session
The Historic Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a workshop. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.
Commission to discuss action plan, walking tour, and water tower sign design
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the action plan, plan a fall walking tour, and review a draft water tower sign design. The agenda is primarily discussion-based with no final decisions scheduled.
HPC to review 210 Lake Avenue major development request
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for Major Development at 210 Lake Avenue, including conceptual review, setback variations, floor area bonus, and Hallam Lake Bluff review. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of draft minutes…