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Nampa staff outline local landmark list, explain differences from federal historic designation
Summary
City planning staff told a joint workshop that the city is developing a local historic preservation code and an initial local landmark list to work alongside the proposed form‑based code for downtown Nampa.
City planning staff told a joint workshop that the city is developing a local historic preservation code and an initial local landmark list to work alongside the proposed form‑based code for downtown Nampa.
Why it matters: staff said federal historic designation and local designation serve different purposes. Morgan, a staff member, explained that federal designations are primarily for properties to use Section 106 tax credit programs and that many locally important buildings no longer qualify federally because of alterations; the City’s local designation would enable review and protection aimed at preserving community character even where federal…
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