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What the National Register means — criteria, process and limits, explained by Utah SHPO
Summary
Corey Jensen of the Utah SHPO outlined the four National Register criteria (A–D), explained the multi‑stage review and typical 6–12 month timeline for nominations, and emphasized that listing is honorific — legal protection requires local ordinance or easement; tax credits and CLG grants are available to support rehabilitation.
Corey Jensen, who manages the National Register program at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, gave a concise explanation of what the National Register of Historic Places does and does not do and how property owners or volunteers can pursue nominations.
“It's the official list of properties that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and engineering,” Jensen said as he introduced the register’s purpose and scope. He explained the three basic eligibility tests: age/integrity/significance, with the general 50‑year guideline for age.
Jensen outlined how nominations are reviewed: an initial desk review at SHPO, multiple edit cycles as needed, review by…
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