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Mesa City Council Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Rachel Phillips, Assistant Planning Director Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation Officer Meg Eaton, City Archeologist November 2, 2026 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Why Update the Guidelines? 25 YEARS SINCE PROGRAM HAS CLEARER & EASIER SUPPORTS CLG UPDATE EVOLVED TO USE PROGRAM The current Design 01 Mesa’s preservation Improves Updates Guidelines were last program now organization, usability, preservation updated in 2001 addresses a broader accessibility, and guidance in support range of historic practical guidance for of Mesa’s Certified resources and project applicants and Local Government types property owners program The update modernizes Mesa’s preservation guidance while retaining the fundamental role of historic preservation review. 2 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Updated Guidelines at a Glance 7 PRIMARY GUIDANCE Preservation planning, project review, rehabilitation, additions, new construction, signage, and CHAPTERS 01 Mesa’s historic context 5 SUPPORTING RESOURCES Program Information, review standards, character defining features, districts and landmark APPENDICES context, and cultural heritage Designed as a practical resource for property owners, applicants, designers, staff, and the Historic Preservation Board. 3 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 1: Introduction Establishes the purpose and role of the Design Guidelines Explains when and how the Guidelines should be used 01 Provides practical direction for improvements to locally designated historic homes, buildings, sites, structures, and signs Explains that the Guidelines supplement City regulations and should be used alongside the current Building Code 4 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 2: Certificates of Appropriateness Brings the COA process together in one location Explains when a COA is required and when work is exempt from review Describes 01 application and review procedures Explains the relationship between the Mesa Historic Property Register, Historic Preservation Overlay, National Register, and COA review Identifies the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the foundation for preservation decisions in Mesa 5 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 3: Preservation, Restoration & Rehabilitation Primary guidance for work on existing historic buildings. Emphasizes repair rather than replacement of historic 01 01 materials whenever feasible. Addresses windows, doors, roofs, porches, paint, landscaping, and other character- defining features. Provides practical recommendations without prescribing a single design solution. 6 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 4: Additions Guidance for additions to historic buildings Emphasizes compatibility while preserving the original structure 01 Addresses placement, size, scale, massing, materials, and design Encourages contemporary design that remains subordinate to the historic building and preserves character-defining features 7 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 5: New Construction Guidance for new construction within historic districts Emphasizes 01 compatibility rather than replication Considers scale, massing, setbacks, materials, and overall design Also addresses accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units, fencing, walls, mechanical equipment, and solar systems 8 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 6: Historic Signage Guidance for preserving and rehabilitating historic signs Provides 01 recommendations for appropriate new signage on historic buildings Supports business visibility while contributing to the character of commercial districts and individual landmarks Provides a consistent framework for evaluating historic and new signage 9 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Chapter 7: Mesa’s Historic & Architectural Context Provides updated context for understanding Mesa’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and architectural character Recognizes 01 Mesa’s history from longstanding O’odham and Piipaash connections through agricultural development and post-World War II suburban growth Organizes Mesa’s development into major historical periods Includes a visual architectural reference explaining building types, styles, and common residential architecture 10 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Appendices A HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW Preservation tools, districts, landmarks, and the Heritage Neighborhood Recognition Program B CERTIFICATE 01 OF APPROPRIATNESS REVIEW STANDARDS Standards for Certificate of Appropriateness and demolition review C CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES Identifies and explains common character-defining features found on historic properties HISTORIC 01 DISTRICTS & HISTORIC LANDMARKS D Context for Mesa’s designated historic districts and landmarks, including their significance, architectural characteristics, defining features, and photographs CULTURAL HERITAGE & HERITAGE NEIGHBORHOODS E Context on significant archaeological and cultural resources, including a description of the Heritage Neighborhood Program 11 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Outreach & Engagement 2023 AUG 1 AUG 24 SEP 5 OCT 3 NOV 1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS HPB Public Open HPB HPB P&Z Study • Arizona SHPO Discussion House Discussion Discussion Session • SRPMIC THPO • GRIC THPO 2026 • Mesa Preservation MAY 5 JUL 7 JUL 21 JUL 22 SEP 1 SEP 9 Foundation HPB HPB Public Open P&Z Study HPB P&Z Discussion Discussion House Session Hearing Hearing Multiple rounds of Board review, public outreach, and stakeholder consultation informed the updated Guidelines 12 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Board Recommendations Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance 01 02 HISTORIC PLANNING AND PRESERVATION BOARD ZONING BOARD • September 1, 2026 • September 9, 2026 • Unanimous • Unanimous recommendation recommendation for adoption for adoption 13 Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Questions & Discussion 14