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Historic Preservation Commission adopts three historic exterior color palettes
Summary
The commission voted unanimously Feb. 9 to approve Benjamin Moore, Pittsburgh Paints and Mautz historic exterior color palettes for buildings in the historic district, rescinding prior palette approvals; the palettes will not apply to signs or murals.
The Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 9, 2026 voted to adopt three historic exterior paint palettes for buildings within the city’s historic district, rescinding previous palette approvals.
David Schofield reviewed the history of the commission’s color‑palette approvals and raised concerns about enforceability and the city’s ability to reference palette standards. He recommended the commission adopt palettes for which the city keeps physical samples on file: the Benjamin Moore Historic Color Palette, the Pittsburgh Paints Historic Color Palette and the Mautz Historic Colors of America palette.
Commissioners limited the motion to exterior building paint; they explicitly excluded signs and murals from the approved palettes, noting that signs are closely tied to business branding and that mural colors will be addressed through separate CoA review. The commission asked staff to bring physical sign‑palette samples for a future meeting.
Commissioner Tim Dotseth moved to approve the three named palettes and rescind prior palette approvals; Commissioner Melissa Kneeland seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
The commission scheduled its next regular meeting for March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 58.
