Lake City National Historic District

Lake City Historic Preservation Commission Minutes and Recordings Page

Lake City Historic District Website

Design Guidelines

LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BYLAWS

LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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Town of Lake City Historic District (MAP)

Ordinance 2015-12 Historic Preservation Commission
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE CITY, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 15.5-5 OF THE TOWN MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION AND OPERATION OF THE LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION:

​Parts of Lake City are included in the Lake City National Historic District and are protected by Town ordinances.  New buildings and changes to existing structures must comply with Lake City's Historic Design Guidelines.

In 2011, the Town of Lake City was awarded a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to build an educational website about the Lake City National Historic District.  It includes information for property owners, visitors, and prospective property owners.  Resources on the site include:

  • A Brief History of Lake City
  • Historic Design Guidelines Part I & Part II
  • Historic Geocache Adventure
  • Virtual Walking Tour of the Historic District
  • Tips for Weatherizing and Maintaining your Home
  • The Economic Power of Heritage and Place
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Awards

The Town of Lake City was awarded the 2012 Colorado Preservation Inc. State Honor Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Promotion.