Summary
The first-ever citywide survey — covering about 40,000 buildings with fewer than 400 potentially landmark-eligible — comes to the council for adoption next week. Preservationists are enthusiastic; owners got pink notices in the mail.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Being on the list can actually save owners money by skipping a $3,000-$5,000 phase-one review; being removed means paying for that study yourself if you build.
Buyers, owners and developers all get clarity on which buildings are historic — and which can be redeveloped.
Owners of flagged properties may face new constraints, though the survey is a living document.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
The council adopted the survey that flags about 874 potentially historic properties out of 35,000+, sparing nearly everyone else from mandatory historic review. Homeowners on the list pushed hard to be removed, and three got their wish — but staff warned the 6Z designations lack evidentiary support.
City Council Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
After seven years of work, the city is poised to adopt a survey that identifies 428 potentially historic properties and about seven potential districts. It will speed up permitting for the 99% of properties that aren't historic, but some owners, churches, the school district, and the yacht club asked to be taken off the list.
City Council Meeting - Jan 28, 2026
The first-ever citywide survey — covering about 40,000 buildings with fewer than 400 potentially landmark-eligible — comes to the council for adoption next week. Preservationists are enthusiastic; owners got pink notices in the mail.
City Council Meeting - Jan 14, 2026
A resident warned that 428 potential landmark designations could block transformative improvements, citing the Firestone building at 500 East Thompson.
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