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history » historic preservation
Historic Preservation

Purpose statement

The major responsibility of the Cheney Historic Preservation Commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the City's historic resources by:

  • initiating and maintaining a Register of Historic Places;
  • reviewing proposed changes to register properties;
  • raising community awareness of the City's history and historic resources;
  • and serving as the city's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.

(CMC 19.22.070)

What is the Local Historic Register?

Listing on the Cheney Register of Historic Places is an honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community.

Properties are listed individually or as contributing properties to an historic district.  (CMC 19.22.140(a))

Any building, structure, site, object, or district may be designated for inclusion in the Cheney Register of Historic Places if it is significantly associated with the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community; if it has integrity; is at least 50 years old; or if it is of lesser age and has exceptional importance, and if it falls in one of the categories itemized in CMC 19.22.110. 

For assistance in completing the Cheney Register of Historic Places nomination form, and for information on the Washington Heritage Register and National Register of Historic Places, contact the Cheney Planning Department at (509) 498-9240.

Cheney Register of Historic Places Nomination Form


Local Laws

Click here for Cheney's codes regarding historic preservation.

Connect with Cheney's Historic Preservation Commission

Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and serve 3 year terms.

Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 609 2nd Street, beginning at 5:15 p.m.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Current Commission Membership:

  • Bettye Hull, Chairman
  • Chris Stewart, Vice Chairman
  • Scott Wilbanks, Commissioner
  • Charles Mutschler, Commissioner
  • Vance Youmans, Commissioner
  • Fred Lauritsen, Commissioner
  • Ann Heehn, Commissioner

If you are interested in serving on the Commission, please email the Mayor's Office or call 509-498-9200.

Commission Agenda & Meeting Minutes

Click here to see the current HPC Monthly Agenda.

Click on the meeting dates below to read the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission.

2010

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

          *Cancelled

2009

          *Cancelled

2008

            *Cancelled

2006

2005

2004

*Cancelled

2003

2002

2001

 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Help preserve an 1884 historic landmark:  Read more about the Sterling-Moorman House Restoration Project

Preservation Information:

Your home or commercial building may be eligible for inclusion on the Local, State or National Register of Historic Places.

Download The Cheney Register of Historic Places: A Guide for Property Owners.

Please read the instructions for completing the National Register registration form.

Download the Cheney Register of Historic Places nomination form.

Download the Special Valuation Tax Incentive for Historic Buildings brochure.

Learn about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Certification program -- a 20% federal tax credit for income-producing properties which are listed on the National Register.

Contact

Cheney Planning Department
112 Anderson Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 498-9240

Photos courtesy of
Cheney Historical Museum.

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