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Historic Landmark Designation

Historic Landmark FAQ's

What is the difference between being on the National or State Registers of Historic Places and Boulder County Landmark designation?
National/State Register status and Boulder County landmark designation both offer several benefits and both are voluntary. Besides the pride of owning an important piece of history, each gives the property owner the ability to pursue grant money, tax credits, and variances from the Building Code. There is an important difference, however. Properties listed on the National or State Register have no protection from inappropriate alteration or even demolition. While that may not be important to you now, it could become important should the property one day be owned by someone with no interest in preservation.
Exterior changes to or demolition of a National or State Register property and a Boulder County Historic Landmark are both activities that are reviewed at a meeting of the Boulder County Historic Preservation Advisory Board. In the case of a National or State Register property, the county can delay alteration or demolition up to 120 days. In the case of a Boulder County Historic Landmark, inappropriate alteration or demolition can be prevented. If a National or State Register property is altered to the point that its historic importance has been damaged, it may be removed from the Register and the property owner would no longer be eligible for the benefits of Register status.

In both cases, the county realizes that older structures need repairs and sometimes need additions to make them livable in modern times. While no guarantee of what will happen for future proposals to renovate historic structures, it may relieve you to know that over the past six years of the historic review process, the county has approved many well designed alterations of and additions to National or State Register and Boulder County Historic Landmark structures. At the suggestion of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, the county has required redesign of some proposals, but none have been denied.

If I landmark, can I modernize the interior of my building?
Boulder County Landmark Designation typically does not apply to the interior of structures, so alterations that don't change the exterior appearance do not require historic review.

If I do wish to landmark, what is the first step?
The best way to start landmark designation is to meet with one of our staff members. We can sit down and talk about the process and any concerns you may have. Just phone the Land Use Department at 303-441-3930 to set up an appointment.

Historic Preservation Information & Forms
Historic Preservation Landmark Regulations (PDF)
Boulder County Historic Preservation Program Landmark Designation Application Packet (PDF)
Boulder County Historic Landmark Nomination Form (PDF)
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Land Use Director: Dale Case

Land Use Department Divisions

Mailing Address

 Planning/Zoning Division, Administration, GIS/Maps, Forest Health:
303-441-3930

Building Division, Wildfire Mitigation:
303-441-3925

Land Use Department
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Phone: 303-441-3930
Fax: 303-441-4856

Office Hours:
M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

Please Note: Building permits can be applied for and issued until 4:00PM.

Courthouse Annex Building
2045 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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