The historic preservation commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Preserve, protect, enhance, regulate and promote the use of buildings, structures, sites and districts that are important in local, state or national history.
(2) Enhance property values through preservation and stabilization of neighborhoods, buildings, structures, sites and districts of the City.
(3) Promote development and maintenance of appropriate environments for such buildings, structures, sites and districts.
(4) Encourage education in cultural understanding and knowledge of the City's heritage.
(5) Cultivate civic pride in the accomplishments of the past.
(6) Cooperate with state and federal historic preservation efforts.
(7) Make recommendations to the city planning and zoning commission and city council regarding development issues, including but not limited to comprehensive plans, rezoning, variances, site plans, use hearings and demolitions which may affect archaeological or historic resources.
(8) Recommend names to the city council for public places which are pertinent to the City's history.
(9) Serve as a resource regarding the prehistory and history of the City; advise the city council regarding matters of archaeological and historical significance.
(10) Review applications for the Colorado Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit created pursuant to procedures and fees established by C.R.S. § 39-22-514.
(11) Advise and counsel landmark property owners upon request to assist in maintenance, restoration, rehabilitation, investigation, stabilization of properties and utilization of grant and assistance programs that may be available.
 
(12) Review landmark nominations for buildings, structures, sites and districts and make recommendations to the city council for designation or nondesignation.

There is created and established a historic preservation commission, consisting of the following 11 voting members: five "professional" members, as defined in section 78-27, and six qualified citizens.
(b) The 11 voting members shall be residents of Aurora, to be appointed pursuant to Charter section 9-1. In addition, the five professional voting members shall meet the following qualifications:

(1) An interest, competence, or knowledge of historic preservation; and
 
(2) Professional experience in the disciplines of history, architecture, historic architecture, architectural history and archaeology, as described in section 78-27. (Code 1979, § 8-367)

Must be an Aurora resident and registered voter. Five members shall be professional members with an interest, competence or knowledge of historic preservation, professional experiences in the disciplines of history, architecture, historic architecture, architectural history or archaeology.

Historic Preservation Commission Resources, Agendas and Minutes

Contact information:  
Chris Geddes, 303.739.6661, CGeddes@auroragov.org