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.
181 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 (33)
- Grants Pass, OR (32)
- Independence, OR (23)
- Ashland, OR (22)
- La Grande, OR (10)
- Wilsonville, OR (8)
- Forest Grove, OR (7)
- Troutdale, OR (6)
- Oregon City, OR (5)
- West Linn, OR (5)
- Benton County, OR (4)
- Toledo, OR (3)
Latest matching meetings
HBSC to review new sign at 221 SE 6th St in historic district
The Historical Buildings and Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to review a proposed new sign for the building at 221 SE 6th Street, owned by Scopa Properties LLC. The application is a Type III Historic District Sign Review under the Grants Pass Development Code. The agenda also includes appointment…
Commission to interview applicants, hold sign hearing, adopt awning findings
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will interview two applicants for commission membership, hold a public hearing on a sign for Partake Restaurant and Lounge, and consider adopting findings of fact for new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also elect a vice chair and discuss a historic…
Public hearing on LED restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th St in historic district
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for review of a proposed internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th Street, located in the Central Business District and Historical District. The commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the…
Historic Review Board to finalize new construction review rules
The Historic Review Board will conduct a final review of a proposed 'Compatible Change: New Construction Review in Historic Districts' policy before it moves to legislative hearings. The board will also receive updates on a CLG Grant and the technical implementation of Goal 5 Cultural Areas rules. Public comments will…
Council to vote on fiscal support for two historical groups and traffic calming fees
The Toledo City Council is holding a regular meeting with public comments, a consent agenda, and several discussion items. The main actions are approving FY2026-2027 fiscal support for the Toledo History Center and the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society, and adopting Resolution 1617 to set fees for the…
Historical Buildings and Sites Commission meeting rescheduled to August 27
The August 13 meeting of the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission has been canceled and rescheduled for August 27. The agenda contains no other items.
Landmarks Commission to review stairway cover at 1215 Adams Avenue
The La Grande Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the historical appropriateness of a stairway cover addition at 1215 Adams Avenue, filed by Valley Insurance. The meeting also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and public comments. No other new business or old business is listed.
Commission to review proposed restaurant sign at 221 SE 6th Street
The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for an internally-lit LED/plug-in restaurant sign. The property is located within the Historical District and Central Business District zoning district.
Commission to discuss application review process
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of previous minutes and public comment. The main item is a discussion of the application review process under new business. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
Council to hear appeal on historic home alterations, consider housing tax petition
The City Council will conduct an appeal hearing on a Historic Landmarks Commission decision denying an exterior alteration request at 1064 14th Street. They will also consider authorizing a $550,599 state grant for stormwater infrastructure to support the Copeland Commons affordable housing project, and discuss a…
City Council to vote on stormwater grants, dock projects, and housing tax proposal
The Astoria City Council will meet August 3, 2026, to decide on accepting a utility easement for a storm drain, authorize a $550,599 state grant for Copeland Commons stormwater infrastructure, and award contracts for a Cedar Creek Spur 1 bridge replacement and 17th Street Floating Dock replacement. The Council will…
Historic Review Board meeting cancelled
The Historic Review Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled.
City Council to hear appeal of historic home alteration denial at 1064 14th Street
The Astoria City Council will conduct an appeal hearing for Exterior Alteration Request EX26-02 at 1064 14th Street. The appeal challenges a Historic Landmarks Commission decision to deny the alteration request. Staff recommends upholding the denial, and the council may provide further direction after deliberation.
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 reviews funding application for Suomi Hall stabilization
The Astoria Development Commission will consider an Astoria Partnership Program application from the Friends of Suomi Hall. The request is to support Phase 1 of the Lifting and Leveling, Stabilization of Suomi Hall project.
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…
Historic Preservation Commission to hold training on project review
The Independence Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and receive training about project review procedures within the Independence Historic District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and opportunities for public comment.
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.
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.
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…
Museum Advisory Board to elect secretary.
The Museum Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of previous minutes, a staff report, and an update from the Heritage Museum Society. The only new business is the election of a secretary for the board. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for June 8, 2026, has been canceled.
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.
Commission to review public art maintenance and tourism presentation
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes, followed by a tourism presentation, a public art maintenance assessment, a light art installation recap, and planning for a July 9 cultural event. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
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…
Historic Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The May 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Independence Historic Preservation Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice.
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 Landmarks Commission to review work plan, annual report
The Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on several items, including a presentation on Camp Polk Cemetery, a draft work plan for fiscal year 2026-2027, and the 2025 annual report. The commission will also discuss the Oregon Heritage…
Council to vote on construction contracts and parking time limits
The Wilsonville City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on litigation beforehand. The main business includes approving construction contracts for the Community Center siding replacement and Memorial Park ballfield safety improvements, and a second reading of an ordinance to revise abandoned…