Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission/Historic Landmarks Commission (Ordinance No. 3834) consists of a minimum of three members with a demonstrated competence, knowledge, or interest in historic preservation with preference given to those with professional experience in the fields of preservation, architecture, archaeology, community history, building trades, real estate, or related specialties. Members are not required to be citizens of Pendleton. Members of the Historic Preservation Commission serve three-year terms.

The Historic Preservation Commission is charged with supporting the enforcement of all state laws relating to historic preservation and adopting guidelines to assist applicants in developing complete and viable applications to designate, alter, rehabilitate, relocate, or demolish Landmarks. Documents intended to be used for the regulation of alterations must be voted on and adopted by the Commission and approved by the City Council using the established procedures for amendments.

The Commission may undertake to inform the citizens of, and visitors to the City of Pendleton, regarding the community's history and prehistory; promote research into its history and prehistory; collect and make available materials on the preservation of Landmarks; provide information on state and federal preservation programs; and document Landmarks prior to their alteration, demolition, or relocation and archive that documentation.

For more information contact the Community Development Department at 541-966-0203.