Summary
A year after the preservation ordinance passed, only one application has been filed and it's incomplete. Residents say fees of $5,000-$10,000 for designation and Mills Act applications are far higher than neighboring cities and are killing participation. The council directed staff to bring back fixes early next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners face up to roughly $10,000 in fees; the city may subsidize or reduce them, trading some revenue for program participation.
Owners of the roughly 800-1,100 potentially historic properties, who could see lower fees and tax relief through the Mills Act.
None directly, though the city forgoes fee revenue if it subsidizes applications.
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