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The following topics in the Historic Preservation Resource Library contain links to downloadable documents either in Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Word format.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Applications for Design Review, Special Tax Valuation, and Nomination Forms have been moved to their respective sections on the left hand navigation bar.

Landmarks Preservation Commission

2009 Calendar
Download the Regular Meeting Schedule here.
Download the Commission's Master Calendar here. 

Meeting Agendas and Minutes (PDF)
Electronic versions of the minutes are posted for the public's convenience.  Official copies of the minutes are on file with the Historic Preservation Office.

To view Commission electronic archives, click here.

Cover Agendas Packets Minutes Audio*
03/10/10
02/24/10 (A)
02/10/10  
01/27/10
01/13/10
01/06/10 (A)		 03/10/10 (74mb)
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02/10/10 (5mb)
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01/13/10 (8mb)
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(A) Denotes Architectural Review Committee meeting.  ARC meetings are summarized in staff reports to the full Commission.

(H) Denotes Public Hearing.

* Audio files are recorded in MP3 format.

Roster of Commissioners for 2009
Download Document (PDF)

Commission Information and Applications
Please visit the City Government Page on the Official City site. It provides information on the City Council's Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
View City Government site

Bylaws of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Commission rules, resolutions and order of business.
Bylaws (PDF)
Appendix A:  Landmarks Commission Master Calendar
Appendix B:  Union Depot District Inventory
Appendix C:  Old City Hall District Inventory
Appendix D:  North Slope District Inventory

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding Historic Properties and Landmarks in Tacoma.
Download Document (PDF)

Need an Architect or Consultant?  

Historic preservation and archaeological consultants may be beneficial for certain projects, such as: 

  • Complex rehabilitation projects and historic rehabilitation projects involving tax incentives  
  • Nominations to historic registers
  • Projects requiring environmental review, shoreline permits, etc. 

The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation maintains a list of qualified consultants on its website. 

Name Changes

Proposing a Name Change
Requests for name changes must be made in writing to the Mayor.  Per Council Resolution #30525, the Mayor may request the Landmarks Preservation Commission to review proposed name changes.

Upon receiving a request, the Commission holds a public hearing to receive comments, and makes a recommendation to City Council.  The entire process usually takes about 3 months.

For more information, including criteria for consideration, click here (PDF).

 

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