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Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Study Session Room

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Board held a study session to introduce new member Sarah Prince, elect leadership, and review quarterly preservation activity from early 2026. The board discussed proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines and zoning ordinance changes related to historic preservation regulations.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes Approved
  • Election of Chair and Vice Chair Completed
  • Review of Certificate of Appropriateness and Section 106 Reviews (Q1 2026) Reviewed
  • Discussion of Historic Preservation Design Guidelines amendments Under discussion
  • Discussion of proposed zoning ordinance amendments (Title 11, Chapters 23, 44, 66, 74, 87) Under discussion
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Introduction of new Boardmember – Sarah Prince.
  3. 3 Approval of the minutes from the May 05, 2026, Historic Preservation Board meeting
    HP Minutes
  4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Historic Preservation Board.
  5. Discussion items:
  6. 5-a Quarterly Report on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and Section 106 Reviews for January 2026 - March 2026
    HP Presentation
  7. Discuss the proposed amendments to the Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines.
  8. 5-c Discuss the proposed text amendments to Mesa Zoning Ordinance Title 11, Chapters 23, 44, 66, 74, and 87 relating to historic preservation
    HP Presentation
  9. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation. *
  10. Items from citizens present.**
  11. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates.*
  12. Adjournment.
  13. * These items are for Board discussion only - no Board action will be taken on the items. ** The public may address the Board on any item. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et seq.) limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the agenda. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.