Tempe
Preservation assists owners in the preservation and
restoration of their properties. Historic Preservation provides
protection for significant properties and archeological sites which represent
important aspects of Tempe's
heritage and enhances the character of the community by taking such
properties and sites into account during development. Reasonable
and fair regulations are included in the Tempe Historic Preservation
Ordinance as a means of balancing the rights of property owners and the
value to the community of these significant properties and sites.
It is the intent of the city to make ownership of a landmark, historic
property or property within an historic district as beneficial as
possible. In addition to the intangible benefits of owning a property
recognized as an important community resource, staff and commission can
assist:
·
with technical information and referrals;
·
with locating sources of financial assistance and tax
credits;
·
with preparing grant applications and potential third
party sponsorship;
·
with locating buyers or sellers for historic
properties;
·
with obtaining other benefits as
may become available (Ord. No. 95.35, 11-9-95).
The Tempe Historic Preservation Program dates
to 1994, when an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Commission first met to
consider drafting an ordinance. They established a mission
statement – to protect and enhance Tempe's
heritage while preserving the unique identity of our community.
Historic
Preservation Commission officially established by
ordinance in 1995, the volunteer Commission acts in an advisory capacity
to the city council in all matters concerning historic preservation.
The Commission makes recommendations to the Development Review
Commission regarding designation of landmarks, historic properties and
historic districts. Commission meetings are open to the public and
are usually held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Hatton Hall, 34 East
7th Street, in Downtown Tempe. Links
to the City Clerk's Office web pages:
·
Understanding Boards and Commissions
·
Historic
Preservation Commission Meeting Documents
·
Historic
Preservation Commission Vacancies
·
Historic
Preservation Commission
Members
·
Historic
Preservation Commission Application
Historic Preservation Office also established in 1995, the
office provides professional support to City Departments and to the
Commission, to process applications for designations and proposed
alterations, new construction, demolition or removal of designated
historic properties, and to provide assistance to the public. The
City of Tempe
is a Certified Local Government, in association with the United States Department
of the Interior National Park Service. City
staff at the Historic Preservation Office can be contacted directly as
follows: Amy Douglass, Museum Administrator 480.350.5105 amy_douglass@tempe.gov;
Joe Nucci, Historic
Preservation Officer 480.350.8870 joe_nucci@tempe.gov; John Southard, Intern 480.350.8970 john_southard@tempe.gov;
Mark Vinson, City Architect
480.350.8367 mark_vinson@tempe.gov
Office
location: City Hall Garden Level East, 31 East 5th Street (just east of 5th
& Mill)
Meeting location: Hatton Hall 34 East 7th Street (at the Governor
B. B. Moeur complex)
Light Rail
Stations: Fifth Street and Veteran's Way at Sun Devil Stadium or Third
Street at Mill Avenue
Parking location: City Hall Parking Structure (across from Tempe
Transportation Center)
Mail Address: Tempe Historic Preservation Office, P O Box 5002, Tempe, AZ 85280
Historic Preservation Ordinance Chapter 14A of the Tempe City
Code is the enabling legislation behind the Tempe Historic Preservation
Program. Adopted in 1995, the purpose of the ordinance is to
provide protection for significant properties and archeological sites
which represent important aspects of Tempe's heritage; to enhance the
character of the community by taking such properties and sites into
account during development; and to assist owners in the preservation and
restoration of their historic properties. Reasonable and fair
regulations are provided as a means of balancing the rights of property
owners and the value to the community of preserving significant
properties and sites. Historic designation of a property or
district does not inhibit uses permitted by the Zoning and Development
Code.
Tempe Historic Property Register
as an expression of civic pride Mayor and Council unanimously adopted
Ordinance 95.35 creating the Tempe Historic Property Register in
November, 1995. The Tempe Historic Property Register is the
official city list of historically, culturally and visually significant
buildings, structures, landmarks, districts, and archaeological sites in
Tempe that have undergone the process of historic designation provided
for their protection by Tempe City Code. It is the intent of the
city to make historic property ownership as beneficial as possible.
In addition to the intangible benefits of owning a property recognized as
an important community resource, Tempe Preservation provides owners with
assistance in locating potential sources of financial assistance and tax
credits; assistance in preparing grant applications and potential third
party sponsorship; technical information and referrals; and assistance in
obtaining other benefits available through a range of City, State, and
Federal historic preservation programs.
CITY
OF TEMPE
