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Idaho Falls, ID Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Body
7-member Historic Preservation Commission
Expertise required
4 members in preservation-related fields
Authority
Identify, evaluate, designate, protect historic property
State authorization
Idaho Code § 67-4612
Reports to
Community Development Services Director

Summary

Idaho Falls' Historic Preservation Commission identifies, evaluates, and recommends designation and protection of historic buildings, sites, and cultural landmarks under City Code Title 2, Chapter 11.

The Commission shall assist the Director of the Community Development Services Department with promotion of educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the City residents through the identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of those buildings, sites, areas, structures, and objects which reflect the City's, State's and nation's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage.

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Full Breakdown

Idaho Falls City Code Title 2, Chapter 11 establishes a seven-member Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, appointed by the Mayor with Council consent: at least four members must have training in architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, or law. Under § 2-11-3, its purpose is identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of buildings, sites, areas, structures, and objects reflecting historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. Per § 2-11-4, the Commission advises the Community Development Services Director, recommends preservation ordinances under Idaho Code § 67-4612, and reviews local National Register of Historic Places nominations.

Violations & Fines

No direct penalty in this chapter: the Commission has advisory authority only; it recommends designation, acquisition, or preservation ordinances to the Community Development Services Director, who would set enforcement terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Idaho Falls have a historic preservation ordinance?
Yes. City Code Title 2, Chapter 11 establishes a 7-member Historic Preservation Commission that identifies, evaluates, and recommends designation and protection of historic buildings, sites, and cultural landmarks.
Can the Commission block me from altering a historic building?
Not directly. Under § 2-11-4 its role is advisory: it recommends designation, protective ordinances, and property acquisitions to the Community Development Services Director, who acts on them.

Sources & Official References

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