Gresham, OR Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Dev. Code § 5.0300
- Landmark classes
- Class 1 and Class 2
- Demolition review delay
- up to 180 days
- Review body
- Historic Resources Subcommittee + Hearings Officer
- Archaeological overlay
- all land north of I-84
Summary
Properties on Gresham's Historic and Cultural Landmarks List sit in an HL overlay district, and altering, relocating, or demolishing a designated landmark requires Historic Resources Subcommittee and Hearings Officer review.
Criteria for Designation. The Historic Resources Subcommittee may recommend to the Council the designation of resources as historic or cultural landmarks. Resources designated as landmarks shall be included in the Historic and Cultural Landmarks List, adopted as an appendix to the Gresham Community Development Code, and shall be indicated on the Community Development Plan Map with an HL overlay district designation.
Full Breakdown
The Development Code's Historic and Cultural Landmarks Overlay District protects resources on the Historic and Cultural Landmarks List, an appendix to the Community Development Plan. Landmarks are designated Class 1 or Class 2 by the Council on Subcommittee recommendation, based on historical, architectural, or archaeological significance criteria. Exterior alterations, relocations, and demolitions of Class 1 or National Register landmarks go through Type III review before the Hearings Officer; demolition review can delay a permit up to 180 days. All land north of Interstate 84 is designated HL for archaeological sensitivity.
Violations & Fines
A demolition or exterior-alteration permit for a listed landmark is withheld until Historic Resources Subcommittee and Hearings Officer review under the Type III procedure is complete; the Subcommittee can delay a demolition permit up to 180 days. Disturbing an archaeological site without notifying the Manager and SHPO is also a code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I demolish a Class 1 landmark in Gresham?
Does landmark status affect setbacks or building size?
Sources & Official References
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