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Historic District Development

West Slope Neighborhood

Residents and property owners in the West Slope Area have requested consideration by the City for the establishment of a local historic special review overlay zoning district. Landmarks and Local Historic Special Review Districts are administered by Tacoma Municipal Code 13.07 and are managed as overlay zoning districts.

The City Council provided funding to conduct study to determine the appropriateness and feasibility of such a district.  In July 2008, the City entered into a contract with a consultant to conduct this study.  The study, which will include an architectural survey of the West Slope Area, recommendations regarding the feasibility of a historic district, and if appropriate, a nomination to the historic register and design guidelines.  

This project is expected to conclude by August, 2009.  Additional information will be posted here as appropriate.

Questions?  Please email or call 253-591-5220.

Documents

Request Letter from the West Slope Neighborhood
View the Request for Proposals for the West Slope Study

April 16 Community Meeting Notice

Tacoma West Slope Historic District Development Project Neighborhood Meeting Presentation (4/16/2009)

West Slope Historic District Study Report (1/2010)

West Slope Neighborhood Presentation (4/29/2010)