Pueblo, CO Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Downtown Design Guide (2026)

No building permit shall be issued nor shall any work be undertaken or commenced to construct, reconstruct, remodel, repair, paint, rehabilitate or in any way alter or modify the exterior of any building in any historic business zone district until the Historic Preservation Commission as established and described in Section 4-14-04 of this Code has reviewed, approved and issued a written certificate of compliance for such work.

(b) All exterior additions, alterations and renovations shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to commencement of work or before the issuance of a building permit where one is required.

(c) All trash shall be stored in a tightly enclosed fenced area of sufficient height to totally obscure the storage area from a height of five (5) feet along any adjacent public right-of-way. All trash storage areas shall be kept and maintained in a neat and orderly appearance at all times.

(d) Fencing or screening of vacant lots shall obtain prior approval of the committee and such fencing material shall be constructed of material compatible in color, texture and design with adjacent structures and screening.

(e) Rehabilitation reconstruction. All buildings, structures and sites shall be considered products of their own time. Changes which have taken place in the course of time may be reflected in the development of a building; however, all rehabilitation shall preserve