Historic preservation in Utah local government
What Utah 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.
1,057 Utah meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Utah with the most historic preservation activity
- Park City, UT (67)
- Salt Lake City, UT (50)
- Park City, UT (45)
- Millcreek, UT (37)
- Cedar City, UT (33)
- Holladay, UT (32)
- Ogden, UT (30)
- Cedar City, UT (28)
- Ogden, UT (27)
- Spanish Fork, UT (26)
- Sandy, UT (25)
- Farmington, UT (24)
Latest matching meetings
Landmarks Commission to hear request to alter historic home for restaurant use
The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2026, to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to modify a historic home at 237 E Center Street. The proposed changes support converting the property to a restaurant in the Professional Office Zone. The hearing is open to…
Daniel Planning Commission to hold public hearing on P-160 zone amendments
The Daniel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2026, at 7 PM to discuss proposed amendments to the P-160 preservation zone. Residents may attend in person at the Wasatch County Services Building or submit written comments by email or mail.
Layton Parks Commission meets Sept 14 to review recreation programs and updates
The Layton Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026, in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, reports from commissioners, and updates on family recreation activities, the Layton F.E.S.T. program, pool operations, the…
Planning Commission to review Five-Acre mixed-use redevelopment
The Park City Planning Commission will hold a work session on the proposed redevelopment of the Five-Acre Site at Kearns Boulevard and Bonanza Drive, which includes 106 residential units, commercial and art space, and an underground parking garage. The regular session includes public hearings and potential actions on…
Historic Downtown Committee to elect new chair and discuss cleanup projects
The Cedar City Historic Downtown Committee will hold its September 4 meeting to approve past minutes, elect new chair and vice chair positions, and discuss several downtown improvement projects. Staff reports and public comment will also be heard before breaking into a Utah Main Street discussion.
Springville to reclaim unused historic cemetery lot after 60 years
Springville City Council is giving public notice that it will reclaim ownership of a historic cemetery lot that has been unused for burial for over 60 years, per Utah Code and Resolution No. 2026-28. Owners or heirs must file a formal Notice of Legal Interest with the City Recorder by September 24, 2026, to keep their…
Historic Preservation Commission to review general plan and goals
The Manti City Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear from a guest about the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, and review the city's general plan status and commission goals. The agenda also includes adopting a purpose statement, member reports, public…
Charleston Town Council to consider changing meeting time and buying backhoe
The Charleston Town Council will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (with a Heritage Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. and the Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.) at Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on changing the Council meeting time to 6:00 p.m., and…
Commission to review Carlson House addition, Gilgal Garden and Killen House nominations
The Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public meeting on September 3, 2026, to consider a major alteration to the Carlson House, review two National Register nominations, and hold a work session on a new multifamily project. The agenda includes a continuation of a tabled request for a two-story…
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on new vice chair, discuss budget and master plan
The Providence City Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, vote in a new vice chair, and discuss the budget, a Sauerkraut Days tour review, and a possible HPC Master Plan. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
Committee to approve house colors for property at 60 W Pioneer Ave.
The Parowan Historic Preservation Committee will hold a meeting on September 2, 2026, to approve minutes from April 1, 2026, and review a specific request. The primary substantive item is the approval of house colors for the property owned by Cindy Goddard at 60 W Pioneer Ave. The agenda contains no other major…
Historic Preservation Board to review proposed historic district regulation amendments
The Park City Historic Preservation Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Historic District Regulations in LMC Chapter 15-11 and LMC § 15-13-4. The amendments aim to clarify and consolidate regulations to improve review efficiency and preserve landmark and significant historic…
Landmarks Commission reviews four historic property changes
The Ogden Landmarks Commission will review four Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including repainting and signage, and a technical review of a rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
Landmarks Commission to review 4 historic property applications
The Ogden Landmarks Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider four Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for repainting and signage on 25th Street, plus a technical review of a rehabilitation project on Exchange Road. All items are for discussion and decision.
Cottonwood Heights Historic Committee holds work session Aug. 27
The Cottonwood Heights Historic Committee is holding a work session on August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural notice information and no specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Commission discusses logistics for the Dominguez-Escalante 250 ceremony
The Spanish Fork Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular public meeting to approve minutes and review updates from city staff and commissioners. The agenda focuses on planning for the Dominguez-Escalante 250 commemoration scheduled for September 18, 2026, including discussions on display cases, map…
Whitaker Museum Board to review events, RAP project updates
The Centerville Whitaker Museum Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the June 23, 2026 minutes, receive a director's report on recent and upcoming events, and discuss the RAP Project FY2026 update. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Centerville City Hall.
Holladay Historical Commission discusses succession plan and upcoming cultural events
The Holladay Historical Commission will approve July 2026 minutes and review a social media plan. The agenda includes a discussion on the chair's succession plan and the division of volunteer tasks. The Arts & Culture Manager will provide an update on open volunteer positions and application timelines. The meeting…
Planning Commission to consider landmarking Gilgal Sculpture Garden and two zoning changes
The Salt Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three items: designating Gilgal Sculpture Garden as a Landmark Site, a zoning map amendment to allow more housing density on a small lot, and a zoning text amendment to fix clerical errors in gas station regulations. The meeting also…
Planning Commission to review Buc-ee's site plan and historic home re-use rules
The Springville Planning Commission will consider two commercial site plan approvals, including a Buc-ee's travel center, and hold public hearings on proposed zoning amendments for historic home commercial use and Lakeside Landing development standards. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council for…
Tooele Historic Main Street Commission to review Main Street Plan, Broadway plan results
The Tooele City Historic Main Street Commission will hold a business meeting on August 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Large Conference Room at Tooele City Hall, 90 N Main Street, with virtual participation via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes reviewing and possibly approving the Main Street Plan, discussing the…
Council to discuss Heritage Days at work session
The Clinton City Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: discussion on Heritage Days. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting. Supporting documents are available on the city website and the Utah Public Notice Website.
Washington City Historical Preservation Committee meeting canceled
The Washington City Historical Preservation Committee will not hold its regular meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The notice states the meeting has been canceled, with no agenda items or discussion listed.
Planning Commission to weigh historic home commercial use and Lakeside Landing changes
The Springville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two proposed zoning amendments. It will make recommendations to the City Council, which will make final decisions later. The first proposal would allow commercial use of historic homes in the R1-5 zone within the Historic District Overlay. The second…
Planning Commission to weigh historic home commercial use and Lakeside Landing changes
The Springville City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2026, to consider two proposed zoning amendments. The first would allow historic homes in the R1-5 zone within the Historic District Overlay to be used commercially under certain conditions. The second would modify the Lakeside Landing…
Historic Preservation Committee reviews walking tour, oral histories, Main Street items
The Midway City Historic Preservation Committee is holding its regular meeting to review and approve the July 28, 2026 minutes and discuss three agenda items: the status of a walking tour brochure, an update on oral history interviews including Norm Kohler recordings, and follow-up on a potential State Historic…
Public hearing on sale of 7.26-acre vacant lot at 200 S 500 W
The Fillmore City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposal to dispose of a 7.26-acre vacant property at approximately 200 South 500 West. The property is unimproved land with a residential orientation within the Historic Capitol Project Area. No decision will be made at the hearing; it is…
Farmington Historic Preservation Commission adds Aug. 24 meeting
This is a notice that the Farmington City Historic Preservation Commission is adding a meeting to its calendar for August 24, 2026. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; it is purely procedural.
Commission to consider nominating 877 North Main Street to Historic Sites List
The Farmington Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider nominating 877 North Main Street to the Historic Sites List, discuss future projects, and address other items. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 160 S Main St.
Orem Historic Preservation Commission to discuss budget, CARE grant, and future plans
The Orem Historical Preservation Advisory Commission is meeting to vote on minutes, review the city budget and CARE grant, discuss historic pamphlets and past presentations, and brainstorm future preservation ideas. They will also recap a meeting between Olivia Johnson and Jeff Lambson. The agenda is largely…
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on FY2026 budget and bylaws
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to hear subcommittee reports, discuss upcoming events, and vote on two items: an attendance clause for their bylaws and the FY2026 project list with its budget. The meeting also includes updates on Main Street, a walking tour, and a fall lecture.
Park City planners to review historic home additions and subdivision extension
The Park City Planning Department will hold an administrative public hearing on August 20, 2026, to consider three items: a historic district design review for a basement and addition on a landmark structure plus a new dwelling, an administrative permit for an accessory apartment under the same landmark, and a…
Landmarks Commission to decide on historic home's restaurant conversion
The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness. The main item is a request to convert the historic Snow House at 237 E Center Street into a restaurant, which involves seismic upgrades, repainting, adding an ADA ramp, and demolishing two outbuildings. The…
Historic Preservation Commission to review National Register nominations and budget
The Draper Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several preservation topics, including a reconnaissance level survey, National Register of Historic Places nominations for two houses, and budget reviews for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The agenda also includes updates on various projects and…
Historical Society board to discuss new meeting time, welcome new historian
The Morgan County Historical Society Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, welcome a new historian, and discuss a proposal to change the meeting time. The board will also receive reports from the Historical Society office, the County Commission, and district board members. The board is…
Landmarks Commission to weigh historic home-to-restaurant conversion
The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2026, to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness and elect a chair. The first item involves converting a historic home at 237 E Center Street into a restaurant. The second item concerns restoring a historic sign at 286 W Center Street.
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning .97-acre parcel to General Commercial
The Morgan City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a Historic Overlay Zone Ordinance and Flex Space Buildings, followed by a general session with two public hearings. The hearings concern Ordinance 26-14, which would amend the General Plan Map for Parcel #00-00057-5520 (approximately .97 acres)…
Public hearing on proposed incorporation of Heritage Hills
The Sanpete County Commission will hold a second public hearing regarding the creation of a new town called Heritage Hills. Feasibility consultants will present a study that found the proposed incorporation would likely result in at least a five percent budget surplus.
Centerville City Council to hold public hearing on renaming Landmarks Commission
The Centerville City Council will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall (250 North Main Street) to consider text amendments to the Municipal Code and Zoning Code. The proposed changes would rename the 'Landmarks Commission' to 'Historic Preservation Commission' and allow Whitaker Museum…
Historic Preservation Commission to review surveys, nominations, budget
The Draper Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several historic preservation matters, including a reconnaissance level survey, National Register of Historic Places nominations, and a budget review. The agenda also includes updates on the Draper Bank Sign, Widowmaker Plaque, and various…