Pueblo, CO Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)
Key Facts
- Deciding body
- 7-member Historic Preservation Commission
- Designation types
- Landmark or Historic District
- Public notice
- 30 days before hearing
- Max penalty
- $1,000 per day, Class 2 offense
Summary
Pueblo's Historic Preservation Commission can designate buildings, objects, monuments, structures, or sites as Landmarks or Historic Districts under Chapter 14, triggering design review before any alteration, demolition, or relocation.
A building, object, monument, structure or site may individually be designated as a Landmark, or one or more buildings, objects, monuments, structures or sites which are united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development may be designated as a Historic District, if they have distinctive character and have: (1) Special historic or prehistoric interest or importance; (2) Special architectural, engineering or aesthetic interest or importance; (3) Special geographic interest or importance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 109).
Full Breakdown
Under Pueblo's Historic Preservation Code, the seven-member Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) can designate a building, object, monument, structure, or site as a Landmark, or group several as a Historic District, if it has special historic, architectural, or geographic interest: including sites tied to significant events or persons, distinctive architectural styles, or unique locations. Designation starts with an application from Council, HPC, or the owner, followed by a public hearing with 30 days' notice, posted signs, and newspaper publication, then recommendations through the Planning and Zoning Commission to City Council for adoption by ordinance. Once designated, alterations, demolition, or relocation require an HPC-issued Certificate of Appropriateness.
Violations & Fines
Violating the Historic Preservation Code, including altering a designated Landmark without a Certificate of Appropriateness, is a Class 2 municipal offense punishable by up to $1,000 per day under Sec. 4-14-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I demolish a designated Landmark in Pueblo?
Sources & Official References
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