Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

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Overview

The Town of Berthoud Historic Preservation Advisory Committee was formed in 2002 for the following purposes:

• Adopt criteria for review of historic resources and for review of proposals to demolish designed resources.
• Review resources nominated for designation as either a historic structure or historic district and designate those resources qualifying for such designation.
• Review and make decisions on any application for alterations to the exterior of designated historic structures or historic districts.
• Review and make decisions on any application for moving or demolishing a historic structure.
• Advise and assist owners of historic properties on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, rehabilitation, and reuse, including nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
• Develop and assist in public education programs including, but not limited to, walking tours, brochures, marker programs for historic properties, lectures and conferences.
• Conduct surveys of historic properties for the purpose of defining those of historic significance, and to prioritize the importance of identified historic properties and areas.
• Provide expert recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters related to preserving the historic character of the Town.
• Actively pursue financial assistance for preservation-related programs.
• Remove properties from the register for reasons the HPC deems appropriate including, but not limited to, acts of God, undue hardship and public health/safety concerns.
• Establish and collect an application fee for applications made by citizens applying for historic designation or who are applying to alter or demolish a historically designated property.

Serve on the Committee

If you are interested in serving on the Berthoud Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, please download the Advisory Committee Application (PDF) and submit a completed application to the Town of Berthoud for consideration. Further instructions are included on the application.