Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

Unlike many small communities, whose buildings show a high degree of architectural uniformity, Manitou Springs has adopted many architectural styles, from the Victorian to the Modern, and from the rustic to the artfully ornamented.

Committed to preserving this heterogeneity, which is such a part of the city’s character and history, Manitou Springs’ citizens established the Historic Preservation Commission in1979.  The first Local Historic Preservation District was established in 1980 and the first Design Review Guidelines followed in 1981. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), is charged with...

Certified Local Government (CLG)

The City of Manitou Springs is recognized as a Certifed Local Government (CLG) and the HPC was created with the authority to review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny alterations to existing resources or new construction in the Historic District through the Material Change of Appearance Certification (MCAC) process. It is also the job of the HPC to implement public awareness and incentive programs to help promote historic preservation.

• Preservation Ordinances (2M pdf) 
• State Tax Credit information and forms (1M pdf) 
• Federal Tax Credit information (1M pdf) 
• Preservation Briefs
• Historic Plaque Tour (728k pdf)
 

National Preservation Month

May is celebrated nationally as Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month.  The Statewide theme for 2012 is "Connecting Colorado".  The goal is to showcase the archaeology/preservation networks and partnerships throughout the state, and to highlight how those networks and partnerships are Connecting Colorado in our efforts to promote, protect, and educate about archaeology and historic preservation. 

Commissioners

The Commissioners, all appointed by City Council, include 7 regular members and up to 3 alternates. They must be residents of Manitou Springs and cannot be City employees, City Council members, or relatives of either group. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest or training in fields closely related to historic preservation—e.g., history, architecture, landscape architecture, archeology, planning, building trades, real estate, and the law.

Anne Hyde (Term expires March 31, 2014)
Ann Nichols (Term expires March 31, 2016)
Molly Wingate,(Term expires March 31, 2015)
Tammila Wright, Chair (Term expires March 31, 2014)  
Hillary Mannion (Term expires March 31, 2015)
Cylinda Walker (Term expires March 31, 2016)
Neale Minch (Term expires March 31, 2013)

Vacancies: 1 regular member, 3 Alternate Members

City Council Liaison Randy Hodges
Staff Liaison Dan Folke, Planning Director

Meetings

HPC meetings are quasi-judicial and are open to the public. The Commission meets the 1^stWednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers at 606 Manitou Avenue. Please email the City Clerk if you need special assistance attending a meeting. You can also call 719-685-2554.

 
Note: Documents are PDFs unless indicated.

Historic Subdistricts Map (pdf)

Historic District
Design Guidelines (8M pdf) 

Historic Bridges and Walls
Assessment Report (148 Mb pdf)