Historic preservation in Washington local government
What Washington 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.
405 Washington meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Washington with the most historic preservation activity
- Olympia, WA (36)
- Cle Elum, WA (27)
- Pasco, WA (24)
- Vancouver, WA (22)
- Clallam County, WA (20)
- Tacoma, WA (20)
- Everett, WA (19)
- Port Townsend, WA (17)
- Stanwood, WA (17)
- Lacey, WA (16)
- Cheney, WA (15)
- Friday Harbor, WA (13)
Latest matching meetings
Heritage Advisory Board reviews fund budget and grant applications
The Heritage Advisory Board will review the Heritage Fund budget and second call for 2026 grant applications. The meeting also includes updates on a time capsule, a board rubric, and an upcoming tour.
HPRB to discuss design standards example from Carnation
The Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss a design standards example from the City of Carnation, and receive a community development update. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the workshop discussion of design standards.
Tree Board to review climbing event and discuss heritage trees
The Urban Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the Tree Climbing Competition at Les Gove Park, and discuss the 2026 Heritage Tree program. They will also continue outreach and education ideas for trees. Public comment is invited in person or in writing.
Council to hold hearings on downtown lighting and historic design ordinances
The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding Interim Zoning Ordinance 1842 and a variance request for the Little Project. The meeting also includes the approval of payments and claims totaling over $569,000.
Committee discusses historic preservation code amendments
The Council Infrastructure and Development Committee will review an update regarding the Historic Preservation Code Amendment. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board.
Pasco Historic Preservation Commission discusses plaque and community center updates
The Commission will review unfinished business regarding the Sylvester Plaque and hold a workshop regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board meeting cancelled
The August 27, 2026 meeting of the Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, public comments, minutes, community development update) and is marked CANCELLED.
Port Townsend Planning Commission discusses historic preservation code updates
The Port Townsend Planning Commission holds a special session to discuss updates to the Historic Preservation Code, including a staff presentation, public comment, and commission discussion. The meeting also includes procedural items, public comment, and communications about a recent planning award.
Heritage Commission to review CLG grant application for 2027
The Olympia Heritage Commission is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear public comment, and discuss two business items: a briefing on the 2027 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application and upcoming public engagement/volunteer sign-ups. The agenda is largely procedural, with the CLG grant…
Committee to review KCRHA transition plan and EEO/Affirmative Action Plan
The King County Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on a motion to confirm a landmarks commission appointment, an ordinance adopting the 2026-2029 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, and a briefing on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) contract transition and…
Design Review Board to review 43rd Ave multifamily project
The Design Review & Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve the agenda, review draft minutes from April 2026, and hold a work session on a Design Review Application for a multifamily project on 43rd Avenue. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Lacey Historical Commission to review markers map and workplan
The Lacey Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the Lacey Historic Markers Map and an update on the commission's workplan, both presented by Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports from the historical society, commissioners, and…
Council to confirm 18 appointments and pass landmark ordinances
The Seattle City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming appointments to various boards and committees, and voting on ordinances to designate two houses as landmarks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive matters.
Council to award $4.95M refuse truck contract, approve labor deals
The Tacoma City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $4.95 million contract for eight CNG refuse trucks, a $1.54 million utility audit contract, and collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 483 and AFSCME Local 120. They will also consider a landmark designation for the North…
Historic Preservation Commission to revisit work plan and discuss 2027 grants
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to adopt minutes, hear public comment, and discuss its 2026 work plan priorities and potential 2027 grant opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
Commission to review grant recommendations and Inspire Vancouver program
The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop to review the Inspire Vancouver foundational program and website, receive a fund distribution overview, and review and approve Grant Review Committee recommendations. They will also get updates on the general grant process and the Vancouver Arts Hub. The…
HPRB to review Wells Fargo outdoor AC unit installation
The Historic Preservation Review Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, minutes, and a community development update. The main item is a design review of Wells Fargo's proposed installation of outdoor 5-ton Trane condensing units.
Planning Commission to vote on revised urban forest preservation proposal
The Milton Planning Commission will consider a revised Urban Forest Preservation proposal (PLN2026-0001) that was referred back by the City Council. The commission may recommend the revised code, which introduces tree credits, removal permits, and restrictions on tree removal for residential properties. The agenda…
Committee to vote on 17 board appointments and 2 landmark ordinances
The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will consider 17 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, Landmarks Preservation Board, International Special Review District Board…
Historic Preservation Commission to finalize Sylvester plaque discussion
The Commission will meet to finalize discussions regarding the Sylvester plaque. The agenda also includes an update on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
County to hold 2027 budget workshop, consider kennel fees and guardrail project
The Board will meet at 10am to approve a consent agenda including contracts for historic preservation ($7,000 and $6,090), a resolution authorizing bids for a guardrail replacement project, and a resolution establishing fees for commercial and private kennels. At 11am, the Finance Committee will meet. A 2027 Budget…
Heritage Review Committee to consider window replacement for Ossian Anderson House
The Heritage Review Committee is meeting to discuss a window replacement case. The body will review permit 26-3098 and related preservation and restoration standards.
Commission to discuss outreach plan for historic register, including mailings and festival presence
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a draft outreach plan to promote the Mukilteo Register of Historic Places, including mailing letters to owners of pre-1920 homes, a possible article in the city's Winter magazine, and participation in the Lighthouse Festival. They will also consider a resident's…
Historic Preservation Commission discusses outreach and grant updates
The Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission met to review bylaws and ordinance amendments, table two informational presentations, and discuss future outreach efforts. No formal decisions were made beyond advancing bylaw and ordinance updates to the City Council.
Council will hold a public hearing on first reading of Ordinances 1564 and 1565
The Stanwood City Council will review its 2nd Quarter 2026 finance report and hear committee updates from the Economic Development Board and Planning Commission. A public hearing will consider the first reading of Ordinance 1564 (Permitted Use Matrix and Development Standards) and Ordinance 1565 (Adult Entertainment…
Historic Preservation Review Board meeting cancelled
The Historic Preservation Review Board meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time. The agenda had listed items such as Call to Order / Roll Call, Public Comments, Minutes, Community Development Update, and Adjourn, but none will be addressed.
Port Townsend Planning Commission discusses Multifamily Tax Exemption and Evans Vista project
The Port Townsend Planning Commission holds a special session to review the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program and receive an update on the Evans Vista project. The historic preservation code amendments public hearing is cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Heritage Commission to hold hearing on Sandman Tugboat removal
The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss the removal of the Sandman Tugboat from the Olympia Heritage Register. The meeting includes a public hearing on this item.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss WISAARD data and survey work
The Cle Elum Historic Preservation Commission will meet to adopt minutes from May 2026, introduce a new commissioner, and discuss Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data and survey work.
Planning Commission reviews historic design and land use studies
The Snoqualmie Planning Commission will consider a Historical Design Review Application. Staff will present a Land Capacity Analysis prepared by BERK. The commission will discuss Land Use and Housing Issues and Options, also from BERK, and examine Potential Zone Changes suggested by BERK.
Council considers design standards for Downtown-Old Bellevue
The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to renew and amend interim controls for the Downtown-Old Bellevue Land Use District. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and a proposed new land use district for Bellevue College.
Heritage Commission to review permit for case window replacement
The Heritage Commission will convene to review a permit for window replacement at a property on Columbia Street SW. The meeting includes a public comment period and business items.
Commission reviews Year One grant recommendations and fund distribution timeline
The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop covering legal counsel updates, Year One grant cycle recommendations to the City Council, the fund distribution timeline, the grant review committee process, fiscal sponsorships and program updates. After the workshop, a community forum will allow public…
Commission to review two Certificates of Appropriateness for historic homes
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: a bathroom addition at 202 D ST (Kelly House) and a kitchen remodel at 105 W 6th ST (Malmo-Kennedy House). Approval of the April 9 meeting minutes is postponed until the next meeting. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person…
Historic Preservation Review Board meeting cancelled
The Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Board briefed on Downtown Subarea Plan update and historic survey
The Landmark Preservation Board will hear a staff briefing on the Downtown Subarea Plan Update, covering growth trends, housing, jobs, transportation, and historic resources. A consultant will also present an update on the Bothell Survey of historic sites. The board will approve minutes from the June 22 meeting. No…
Urban Tree Board to discuss 2026 Heritage Trees
The Urban Tree Board will meet to review the May 2026 minutes and discuss heritage trees for 2026 with Park Planning Manager Thaniel Gouk. The board also noted the resignation of member Benjamin Woodhouse.
Commission to discuss Sylvester Donation plaque design and MLK Center guard rails
The Historic Preservation Commission will continue discussions on the design and placement of a plaque for the Sylvester Donation, including materials, size, and family names. They will also receive an update on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center guard rails. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting…
City Council to discuss temporary storage agreement and city manager recruitment
The Toppenish City Council will hold a study session to discuss three key items: a draft temporary personal property storage agreement with the Toppenish Historical Society, a proposal for city manager recruitment, and updates on the King Lane and Berger Addition projects. The meeting includes public comments and…
Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board to finalize time capsule plaque language
The Heritage Advisory Board will decide the wording for a time capsule plaque at this meeting. Members will also receive updates on grant applications and a revised evaluation rubric. The board is a volunteer committee advising on local heritage preservation.