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.
488 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
- Greeley, CO (36)
- Littleton, CO (31)
- Longmont, CO (31)
- Montrose County, CO (29)
- Grand Junction, CO (29)
- Aspen, CO (28)
- Berthoud, CO (27)
- Colorado Springs, CO (23)
- Breckenridge, CO (21)
- Lyons, CO (17)
- La Plata County, CO (15)
- Brighton, CO (14)
Latest matching meetings
HPC Outreach Committee to formalize Historic District Walking Tour
The committee is meeting to organize the Brighton Historic District Walking Tour of Historic Properties. Members will review selected properties, tour logistics, and the layout and content of a brochure.
Commission to address proposed budget cuts to City of Greeley Museums
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a letter to City Council. The letter concerns proposed cuts to the City of Greeley Museums.
Historic Preservation Board to discuss 2027 budget and City Hotel funding
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review budget requests for 2027. The board will also consider a funding request regarding the City Hotel.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss public outreach and grant projects
The commission will meet to discuss the Saving Places “On the Road” committee and a project archaeology workshop. The body will also receive an update on the CLG grant project.
Commission will consider approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
The San Miguel County Historical Commission regular meeting on July 21, 2026 will open with a call to order, approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting, and provide updates on new and old business. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda notes…
Keenesburg Board of Trustees to hold public hearings on two municipal ordinances
The Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the municipal code. The session includes public hearings regarding the Historic Preservation Commission and administrative lot line adjustments.
Board reviews recent grant projects and schedules fall grant application review
The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on capacity‑building grants awarded to several local historical societies. Reported projects include $4,000 for ceiling and lighting and $9,000 for preservation at Hahns Peak Area Historical Society, a…
Council considers rezoning at Trailmark and S. Wadsworth and a new landmark designation
The City Council will vote on a rezoning request and a landmark designation. The body is also considering several construction contracts and amendments to flood control agreements.
Planning Commission will discuss comprehensive plan growth and parcel analysis
The commission will approve the meeting minutes and agenda, and consider a consent calendar item for the Patek remodel of Cedars Townhome Unit 24 (PL-2026-0115) at 505 Village Rd Unit 24. A work session will be held on the Comprehensive Plan Strategic Growth and Underutilized Parcel Analysis. Public comment on…
City Council to vote on historic preservation tax extension and charter amendments
The City Council will consider approving a ten-year extension of the historic preservation sales tax and a package of five proposed charter amendments, all subject to a November 3, 2026 special election vote. The meeting also includes routine approvals for disaster management agreements, construction contracts, and a…
City Council to award $489,577 contract for South Hillcrest Drive sidewalk replacement
The Montrose City Council will consider several financial authorizations, including a $54,432 purchase of Google Workspace licenses, a $240,000 streetlight upgrade, a $400,000 design contract for the Montrose Pavilion, and a $300,000 contribution to the Colorado Flights Alliance. It will also hold a first reading of…
Historical Preservation Commission to conduct Blueprint Boulevard walking tour
The commission is holding a study session consisting of a walking tour. The session focuses on Blueprint Boulevard (ID# 26-146).
Commission will review grant requests for 1132 and 1013 La Farge Ave.
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, to consider staff reports concerning historic preservation matters. The staff reports include a request for a historic structure assessment grant for 1132 La Farge Avenue and a landmark designation, alteration certificate, and grant…
Historic Preservation Commission to consider alterations at 714 8th Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a public hearing regarding a request for a Certificate of Approval for major alterations at 714 8th Street. The agenda also includes a report from Historic Greeley Inc., a presentation on the Weld Walls Mural Festival, and a history of Greeley museums.
Superior Historical Commission to vote on clock repair
The Superior Historical Commission will discuss museum programming, the Preservation Plan work group, and a potential land acknowledgement recommendation to Council. The body will also vote on clock repair.
Decision on Certificate of Appropriateness for major development at 126 West Francis St
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will consider Resolution #15, Series of 2026, requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for a major development, demolition, and relocation at 126 West Francis Street. It will also review Resolution #14, Series of 2026, for a minor development at 216 E Hallam Street, and a…
Commission will discuss alternative roofing materials.
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session on July 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Commissioners will continue their discussion of alternative roofing materials for historic properties. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Museum Advisory Board postpones future-funding resolution until after July 7 budget presentation
The board will vote to postpone consideration of its resolution on the CPRD budget reduction and future museum funding. The postponement allows the board to receive more information after the city’s budget presentation on July 7. The meeting will also include a City Council recap, updates on work for the remainder of…
Commission to vote on fundraiser budget and sticker proofs
The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will consider proofs for a fundraiser sticker project and vote on budget priorities for surveys and a preservation plan. The meeting also includes officer elections and public comment.
Historic Tax Credits presentation from state office
The Historic Preservation Commission will hear a presentation on Historic Tax Credits from Sara Kappel of the State Historic Preservation Office. The meeting also includes routine items: introduction of a new board member, approval of May 20, 2026 minutes, and a public forum. The agenda lists unbounded 'Staff's…
Board to discuss 2027 budget request and artifact donations
The Historical Museum Advisory Board will discuss the 2027 budget request in preparation for a council work session on Sept 22. They will consider approval of deeds of gifts from donors and advice on artifact donations. Updates on museum operations, city projects, and a Cultural Services survey will also be presented…
Commission to discuss CO 150 & US 250 celebration project
The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a work session to discuss a joint project with the City of Durango Historic Preservation Board. This session replaces the regularly scheduled July meeting.
Council considers extending historic preservation tax, placing it on November ballot
The City Council will hold first readings on an ordinance to extend the 0.125% historic preservation sales tax for ten years, expand allowed uses to include city history programs and capital projects, and increase the Museum Campus allocation from 20% to 30%, with a public hearing and voter referendum set for…
Commission to review demolition and relocation at 126 West Francis St.
The Aspen Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: a minor development at 215 West Hallam Street (Resolution #13) and a major development conceptual review involving demolition and relocation at 126 West Francis Street (Resolution #14). The meeting…
HPC to review Certificate of Appropriateness for 500 W. Francis St.
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Resolution #10, Series of 2026, a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for major development conceptual review, relocation, and benefits at 500 W. Francis St. Other agenda items are procedural: roll call, minutes, public comments, and staff updates.
Commission to plan 2027 historic preservation goals and review past meetings
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will review minutes from a June meeting and discuss work planning for 2027. The group will also review an in-person walking tour.
Planning Commission to amend town codes for lot lines and historic preservation
The Keenesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two resolutions that would amend the town's code regarding administrative lot line adjustments and historic preservation. The meeting will also include a public comment session and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Public hearing on Historic Preservation Advisory Committee code amendment
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 30-10-101 of the Berthoud Municipal Code regarding the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. The board will also discuss Proposition 123 compliance, a Comprehensive Plan update (Strategic Growth Element), and a meeting with the…
Board will consider landmark status for former Fort Morgan Times Building
The Historic Preservation Board will review and possibly designate the former Fort Morgan Times Building as a Local Landmark. The meeting will also approve minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting and discuss updates to the Neighborhood Driving brochure, volunteer roles for the Fort Morgan Museum’s living cemetery…
Planning Commission to consider minor amendments and additions
The Breckenridge Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a consent calendar of minor amendments, and receive a town council summary.
City Council to consider annexation, historic designations, and budget corrections
The Montrose City Council will consider approving a budget correction for DART professional services, forming a City Charter Commission, and hearing first readings for annexation and zoning ordinances. The Council will also consider designating two Main Street buildings as historic properties.
Resolution supporting Jake's Park agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
The Board will hold a public hearing on designating 401 N. Main St. as a Gunnison County Historic Landmark, consider land-use changes including a subdivision and boundary line adjustment, and vote on a resolution supporting an agreement for Jake's Park. The consent agenda includes over $1.6 million in grant…
Board to discuss historic districts, certified local government, and fountain
The Historic Preservation Board will discuss matters related to Certified Local Government, the Original Mile Keith's Addition Historic District, and the Lincoln Park Historic Residential District. The board will also discuss the National Humane Alliance fountain at Lincoln Park. No formal decisions are scheduled; the…
Board to hear manager and attorney updates
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and County Attorney. The meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2026, at the Routt County Historic Courthouse in Steamboat Springs.
HPB to review unauthorized exterior changes at 412 18th Street
The Historic Preservation Board will consider Case HPB 26-04, a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes including a front porch and painted brick at 412 18th Street in the East Street Historic District. The board will also receive an update on the demolition COA for the Schall Residence at 612 10th Street…
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
This regular meeting of the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Public hearing on garage at 545 Collyer Street for Certificate of Appropriateness
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a garage at 545 Collyer Street. The rest of the meeting is procedural, including approval of previous minutes and reports.
Commission to decide landmark eligibility for 116 Cornell Drive
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the home at 116 Cornell Drive (built circa 1964) meets criteria for local landmark designation. If deemed eligible, the window replacement permit may be suspended for up to 180 days to explore preservation alternatives. The commission…
Public hearing on Ordinance 1383 wildfire resiliency landscape guidelines
The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including agreements on water rights lease with Erie, shelter, and fee forgiveness for Habitat for Humanity. Scheduled items include a presentation of 2025 audited financial statements, a contract award for an asset management platform, and public…
Redstone HPC to consider removing property from historic inventory
The Redstone Historic Preservation Committee will meet virtually to discuss the removal of 654 Redstone Boulevard from the historic inventory. The meeting will include roll call, staff and member comments, and a vote on the new business item.