Historic preservation in Oregon local government
What Oregon 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.
123 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most historic preservation activity
- Astoria, OR (30)
- Ashland, OR (24)
- Grants Pass, OR (22)
- Monroe, OR (11)
- Oregon City, OR (5)
- West Linn, OR (5)
- La Grande, OR (4)
- Benton County, OR (4)
- Morrow County, OR (3)
- Portland, OR (3)
- Cottage Grove, OR (2)
- Condon, OR (2)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Review Board meeting cancelled
The Historic Review Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled.
Commission approved historic awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St with paint condition
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission approved new historically appropriate awnings for the building at 220 and 224 Southwest 6th Street, requiring the building ornamentation to be painted to match the awnings. The commission also discussed a public art “I heart Grants Pass” sculpture for Riverside Park…
Commission will adopt findings of fact for new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 to consider several items. It will adopt findings of fact regarding new awnings at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also discuss an update to a historic marker. Additional agenda items include public comment, an interview with an…
Commission will consider a partnership application to stabilize Suomi Hall
The Astoria Development Commission will review the Astoria Partnership Program application submitted by Friends of Suomi Hall for Phase 1 of the Lifting and Leveling, Stabilization of Suomi Hall project. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items to adopt draft minutes from November 3 2025 and June 1…
Commissioners to consider 2.74% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary Service
The board will discuss a proposed 2.74% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary Service and bids for publication of the 2026 property tax foreclosure list. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts, grants, and property transactions, among them a $280,000 agreement with the Lincoln County Historical Society…
Landmarks Commission to review historical appropriateness of roof patio at 1415 Jefferson Avenue
The La Grande Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the historical appropriateness of a proposed roof patio at 1415 Jefferson Avenue. Other agenda items are routine: approval of March 12, 2026 minutes, public comments, and staff/commission comments.
Plan Commission to discuss zoning for signs and data centers
The City Plan Commission will review several survey maps and a final plat for recommendation to the Common Council. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay and consider zoning for data centers.
Plan Commission to discuss zoning for data centers and historic sign amendments
The City Plan Commission will review several survey maps and a final plat for recommendation to the Common Council. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay and consider zoning for data centers.
Commission reviews design changes for Ashland Depot Hotel South Wing
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will review a request for a new exterior window and façade at 624 A Street. The body will also discuss its meeting schedule and review board assignments for the next three months.
Historic Preservation Commission to review 4 design approvals
The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior changes to properties on 11th and 10th Streets. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance text amendment regarding signage in the Historic Preservation Overlay.
Plan Commission to consider sign ordinance amendment for historic preservation overlay
The City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council a zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay, a final plat for Richland Heights Phase 2, two certified survey maps, and a discussion on data center zoning considerations. The meeting also includes approval of…
Public hearing on partial garage demolition and greenhouse addition at historic 1064 14th Street
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on an exterior alteration request to demolish 24 linear feet of a detached garage and build a greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street, a designated historic property in the Shively-McClure National Register Historic District. The commission will also elect…
Historic Review Board to hear wall height variance at 204 Jefferson St
The Oregon City Historic Review Board will hold two public hearings: a wall height request at 204 Jefferson St and a municipal elevator wayfinding signage request at 300 3rd St. The board will accept public comments on these items. The meeting is in person and livestreamed on YouTube.
HBSC to consider awning replacement at 220-224 SW 6th St
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to review a proposed awning replacement at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street, which are in the Central Business District and Historic District. The Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request based on city…
Commission to decide on historic awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St
The Historical Buildings and Sites Commission will vote on approving the minutes from its April 9 meeting and hold a public hearing on a historic district review for replacement awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street. Staff recommends approval with a condition that the awnings be maintained in good condition. The awnings…
Public hearing on new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing on new awnings at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also discuss the use of Reed Cottage, 2026 goals, a historic marker update, and a sign for Partake Restaurant. Additionally, the return of a CLG Grant is listed under matters from…
Commission to consider wall graphic at former Darigold Building
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a Miscellaneous Review Request (MR26-01) by Clatsop County to paint a wall graphic on the remaining south and east walls of the former Darigold Building at 385 9th Street, located within the Downtown National Register Historic District. The commission…
City Plan Commission to discuss zoning changes and ordinances
The Monroe City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend zoning changes for two properties and three ordinances to the Common Council. The meeting includes public hearings for a rezoning, a landscape surface ratio ordinance, and a sign text amendment.
Commission to discuss sign approval process and consider facade grants
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on 17th Ave and 10th Street, discuss a facade grant for Schardt Orthodontics at 1502 11th Street, and review updated quotes for a facade grant at the Monroe Chamber Building at 1505 9th…
Council will adopt a new contract with the Salvation Army for the H2O program
The Toledo City Council will consider a consent agenda that approves final funding payments for FY2026-2027 to the Toledo History Center and the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society. The council will also discuss three requests for action: a new contract with the Salvation Army for the H2O program and two…
Historic Preservation Advisory Commission to debrief Preservation Week 2026
The commission will discuss the results of Preservation Week 2026 and plan the meeting schedule for the rest of the year. The body will also review board assignments for June and July 2026.
Historic Review Board to discuss CLG grant education options
The Historic Review Board will consider approving minutes from January 27, 2026, and discuss options for a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant related to education. No decisions are expected on the grant item; it is a discussion.
Council to discuss Owl Plaza use regulations and Reed Cottage survey
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss council procedures for public comment, review Reed Cottage survey results, and consider Owl Plaza use regulations. They will also review motions from the Tourism Advisory Committee and the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. Following the workshop, the council…
City Plan Commission to discuss zoning changes for housing and parking
The Monroe City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and discuss recommendations for the Common Council regarding zoning text amendments. These items include relaxing restrictions on multi-family housing units, adjusting parking requirements, and allowing drive-thru services in specific zones.
Commission reviews facade grant applications and federal funding updates
The Historic Preservation Commission will review facade grant applications recommended by the Main Street Monroe Design Committee. The commission will also receive an update regarding the city's pursuit of a 2027 federal historic preservation grant.
Commission to review hotel renovation at 581 East Main Street
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will discuss Preservation Week 2026 and review board assignments. The body will also consider a request to renovate a building on East Main Street into a three-unit hotel.
Board to consider letter supporting BASICS Act for federal transportation funding
The Board will consider ratifying a grant application for the Adult Treatment Court and vote on a letter of support for the BASICS Act, a federal transportation initiative. They will also receive an annual update from the Benton County Historical Society and hold a work session on a National Institute of Corrections…
Council to consider $2M EPA grant for Heritage Square project, street vacation for hospital
The Astoria City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to create a fund and supplemental budget for the Heritage Square Site Capping Project, accepting $2,000,000 from the EPA. Other actions include approving an IGA with ODOT for ADA ramp improvements, initiating a street vacation of…
Historic Review Board April 28 meeting cancelled
The April 28, 2026 meeting of the Oregon City Historic Review Board has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Historic Preservation Commission to hear presentation on Independence history
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review minutes from March 26, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation by Museum Director Amy Christensen regarding the history of Independence.
Council will hold a public hearing on a right‑of‑way vacation south of 585 Newmark Avenue.
The Coos Bay City Council will consider several items, including acceptance of the March 2026 financial reports and approval of two proclamations. The council will discuss adopting a resolution for the Coos Bay Heritage Resource Disaster Resilience Plan and review the Eastside Housing Infrastructure Development…
Review of two façade renovation grant applications for historic properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for façade renovation grants. One request is for neon sign repair at 521 E. Main Street (The Grove Café and Lounge). The other request is for door replacement at 28 S. 6th Street (Old City Hall Building). The commission will also discuss Heritage…
Redmond Historical Society receives $2,500 operating support grant
The commission will brief members on the Redmond Historical Society’s $2,500 operating support grant, review plans to permanently install the Liquid Culture artwork, and receive an update on the 2026 Public Art Master Plan. Earlier items include a public arts master plan update and a recap of the Old Fire House…
Provided document is past minutes, not an agenda for April 9 meeting
The text contains minutes from three previous meetings (Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026). No agenda for the April 9, 2026 meeting is present. The minutes show routine actions: approval of prior minutes, election of officers, discussion of historic marker display, and review of a survey for the Caretaker's Cottage…
Partake Building Renovation and historic marker specs on agenda
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will discuss a renovation of the Partake Building and specifications for a historic marker, with possible motions. No action items are listed. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from three prior meetings.
Board to consider authorizing sale of two county properties
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will adopt several proclamations, approve recent meeting minutes, discuss the Historic Courthouse Preservation Committee, and vote on authorizing the sale of two county real properties. Public comment will be allowed with a three‑minute limit per speaker. The meeting will be…
Boardman TSP and Heritage Trail plan to be adopted
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider co-adopting the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan and adopting the 2026 Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan. Both items are continued public hearings requiring commission action.
Historical commission elects officers and sets 2026 goals
The Historical Buildings and Sites Commission approved meeting minutes and adopted 2026 goals. The body also elected Ward Warren as Chair and Terri Collins-Bain as Vice-Chair. Staff will coordinate with the City Council regarding the Caretaker's Cottage project.
Commission will discuss Historic MaRker specifications and Reed Cottage surveys
The Grants Pass Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will meet on March 12, 2026 at City Hall. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and discussion of two items: specifications for a Historic MaRker and surveys of Reed Cottage. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on COA for Bank First at 1625 10th St
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 1625 10th Street. The commission will also discuss possibly changing its regular meeting date or time. This is a regular monthly meeting of the commission.