Historic Preservation in Denver, CO (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Denver's Landmark Preservation Commission designates structures or districts as landmarks if they retain integrity, are over 30 years old (or exceptionally important), and meet 3 of 10 significance criteria under DRMC Chapter 30.
Denver Landmark and Cultural Monument Designation
Significant RestrictionsDenver Revised Municipal Code § 30-3
A structure or district may be designated for preservation if, due to its significance, it meets the criteria listed in subsections (1), (2) and (3) below: (1)The structure or district maintains its integrity;(2)The structure or district is more than thirty (30) years old, or is of exceptional importance; and(3)The structure or district meets at least three (3) of the following ten (10) criteria: