Exhibit 2 – Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Resolution

RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESA,
ARIZONA, ADOPTING UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR LOCALLY
DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES TITLED “MESA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES” THAT AMEND AND REPLACE
THE GUIDELINES TITLED “HISTORIC HOMES OF MESA: AN
ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION GUIDE.”
WHEREAS, the City Council by Resolution No. 6910 declared the document titled
“Historic Homes of Mesa: An Architectural and Preservation Guide” (“AP Guide”) a public record
in 1996. The AP Guide, which was updated in 2001, provides guidance for the preservation,
rehabilitation, and maintenance of historic properties.
WHEREAS, since 2001, the City of Mesa’s historic preservation program has grown
substantially, including an increase in the number of locally designated historic districts, historic
landmarks, and the range of historic resources requiring thoughtful stewardship.
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that it is in the best interest of the City to amend and
update the existing AP Guide and incorporate the changes into new guidelines titled “Mesa
Historic Preservation Design Guidelines” (the “Updated Guidelines”).
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Updated Guidelines to serve as a guiding
document to support the preservation of historic resources, compatible new construction, and high-
quality design that respects the character and integrity of the City’s historic districts and landmarks.
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2026, the Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to
recommend that the City Council adopt the Updated Guidelines with conditions to revise the
introduction to Chapter 7 (Mesa’s Historic & Architectural Context) and add additional language
regarding Heritage Neighborhoods to Appendix E (Heritage Neighborhoods & Other Heritage
Places).
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to
recommend that the City Council adopt the Updated Guidelines with conditions to revise the
introduction to Chapter 7 (Mesa’s Historic & Architectural Context) and add additional language
regarding Heritage Neighborhoods to Appendix E (Heritage Neighborhoods & Other Heritage
Places).
WHEREAS, City staff has since satisfied the conditions of the Historic Preservation
Board’s and Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendations by revising the introduction to
Chapter 7 (Mesa’s Historic & Architectural Context) and adding language addressing Heritage
Neighborhoods in Appendix E (Heritage Neighborhoods & Other Heritage Places).
WHEREAS, upon adoption of this Resolution, the Updated Guidelines will replace the AP
Guide.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESA, ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Updated Guidelines attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1 (Mesa Historic
Preservation Design Guidelines) are hereby adopted as a guiding document for the preservation
and rehabilitation of locally designated historic resources in the City of Mesa and will replace the
AP Guide.
Section 2: The Updated Guidelines is adopted as a guiding document only, and to the extent a
conflict exists between the Updated Guidelines and the Mesa Zoning Ordinance, the Mesa Zoning
Ordinance shall control.
Section 3: Various City officers and employees are hereby authorized to take such actions
as are appropriate to implement and administer the guidance in the Updated Guidelines.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mesa, Arizona, this 2nd day of
November, 2026.
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Mark Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Holly Moseley, City Clerk
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