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Yamhill committee explores Certified Local Government status to boost preservation funding and outreach
Summary
The Yamhill Economic Development Committee heard from state preservation staff about how Certified Local Government (CLG) status and National Register listing could help preserve downtown buildings, qualify the city for biannual grants and tax incentives, and create a framework for a local landmarks commission; members agreed to gather specifics and contact CLG staff.
The Yamhill Economic Development Committee on March 3 heard a detailed briefing on options for historic-preservation tools, including pursuing Certified Local Government status and National Register designation.
Caitlyn Abrams, National Register of Historic Places coordinator at the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, told the committee that National Register listing is largely honorific and "doesn't place any kind of protections or restrictions beyond that demolition or relocation review" unless a property is involved in a federally assisted project. She said listing can raise public awareness and make contributing properties eligible for federal and…
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