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Landmarks Review Board

    ::    Landmarks Review Board
Hood River City Hall Fire Station 1939
Courtesy of History Museum of Hood River County
Landmarks Review Board

The Landmarks Review Board consists of seven volunteer members appointed by the City Council. The Landmarks Review Board reviews alterations to historic buildings or buildings in a historic district, new construction in a historic district, and demolitions in a historic district.  The Landmarks Board also advises the City Council on designations of historic landmarks or districts, historic preservation code amendments, other activities relating to preservation of historic landmarks.

The City of Hood River is accepting applications for a Landmarks Review Board vacancy, to fill a position serving through April 2028. This is a volunteer position.  Applicants must reside in Hood River city limits or in Hood River County.  The landmarks board is a seven-member body appointed by the City Council.  The City Council will consider individuals who have demonstrated an interest in historic preservation and have experience or special expertise or knowledge in the field of history, archaeology, architecture, the arts, historic preservation, culture, planning, landscape architecture, business, real estate, law, government, engineering, construction or other related fields.

Applications are available at the City Hall, 211 2nd Street, Hood River, OR, or on the City website:  https://cityofhoodriver.gov/landmarks-review-board/.   Completed applications will be accepted until position is filled. Click HERE for application.

For more information, please call the City Planning Department at (541) 387-5217 or email d.nilsen@cityofhoodriver.gov

Meeting Information

The Landmarks Review Board meets on an as needed basis, several times per year, at varying days and times.

Board Members
Landmarks Review Board Links:

Landmarks Board Agendas & Minutes

Staff Contact:  Dustin Nilsen, Planning Director, d.nilsen@cityofhoodriver.gov, 541-387-5217

Additional Links:
Hood River County History Museum
The History Museum of Hood River County
Historic Hood River Photos
Historic Hood River Photos
Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
State Historic Preservation Office
State Historic Preservation Office

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  • Historic Landmark Designation Application
  • Local Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines
  • Heritage Neighborhood Residential Design Guidelines
  • Appendices for Heritage Neighborhood Residential Design Guidelines
  • LRB Member Application 2026

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