Historic Preservation in Denver, CO (2026)
2 verified historic preservation rules for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
HPOZ Rules
DRMC chapter 30 establishes Denver historic districts including LoDo, Curtis Park, Humboldt Street, Quality Hill, and parts of Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park. Exterior alterations need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Landmark Preservation Commission.
Denver Historic Districts cover LoDo, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park
Heavy RestrictionsHistoric-Cultural Monuments
Owners or community groups can nominate Denver structures as individual landmarks under DRMC chapter 30. Landmark Preservation Commission reviews applications using significance, integrity, and exterior criteria. Designation triggers Certificate of Appropriateness review for exterior changes.
Denver designates individual landmarks under DRMC chapter 30
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Denver County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denver city rules.
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