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Historic
Preservation
Linking Past, Present and Future
If you have questions regarding Historic Preservation email Kristen
Ashbeck, Senior Planner, or call (970) 244-1491.
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The Fair Building, Grand Junction 1930
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Local Preservation
The Grand Junction Historic Preservation Ordinance
#2765 was passed on September 18, 1994. The purpose of the
ordinance is to protect and preserve Grand Junction's heritage,
which is exemplified in historic structures, sites, and districts.
This preservation is accomplished through the use of regulations
which provide methods and criteria for historic designation,
and through incentives developed by the local Historic Preservation
Board and approved by the City Council.
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Service Station 1925 |
The Board is appointed by the Grand Junction City Council.
The Preservation Board recommends eligibility criteria for
the designation of historic resources, and reviews proposals
to alter those resources. The Board conducts surveys of historic
sites, areas and properties, defines the importance of identified
historic areas, and creates a list of structures with possible
historical merit. An important part of its job is to pursue
financial assistance for preservation related programs.
The Board also makes recommendations to the City Council
regarding historical designations, and advises the Council
on matters concerning historical preservation. Property owners
can request that the Board review proposed alterations to
a structure. In addition, the Board advises and assists owners
concerning physical and financial aspects of preservation.
 The Historic Preservation Board may nominate a structure
for historical designation, or an individual may file an application
with the Planning Division of the Public Works Department. In order to qualify
for designation a structure must be at least fifty years old
and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, cultural,
geographic, or environmental significance. The age standard
may be waived if the City Council finds the structure to be
exceptionally signicant in other criteria.
Main
Street, Grand Junction 1917
In addition to a listing in the local historic register,
it is possible to pursue designations at the state and national
level. The National Historic Preservation Act was signed into
law on October 15, 1966. This Act gives the federal government
the authority to establish a National Historic Register. States
can nominate their best examples of historic preservation
to be listed on the National Register.
Local Designated Historical Structures
This page updated
April 28, 2009
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