Historic Preservation Program
Summary
The city's first historic preservation ordinance was presented — it creates a landmark commission and historic overlay zoning but doesn't designate anything yet. It returns for a vote October 20.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Funded through hotel occupancy tax funds, which cannot be spent on street repairs.
Downtown property owners who want to protect their investment and the character of historic blocks.
Some property owners worry about added oversight of exterior changes to their buildings.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Mineral Wells City Council Approves First Historic Preservation Ordinance
Mineral Wells City Council unanimously approved the city’s first historic preservation ordinance Oct. 20. Members also reviewed a $525,000 drainage study, emergency notification efforts and airport hangar repairs. The post Mineral Wells City Council ...
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
Mineral Wells adopted its first historic preservation ordinance, creating a Landmark Commission and historic overlay zone. Property owners of locally designated historic buildings will need a certificate of appropriateness for exterior changes, with fees from $100 up to $350 for demolition. No properties are designated yet.
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
The city's first historic preservation ordinance was presented — it creates a landmark commission and historic overlay zoning but doesn't designate anything yet. It returns for a vote October 20.
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The Council added $33,500 to the Stantec contract to develop a proposed local downtown historic district designation and design guidelines.
City Council - May 19, 2026
The city has over 100 historic buildings downtown but no rules protecting them. The Stantec agreement will create a preservation program, ordinance, historic commission, and design review process — and unlock preservation grant eligibility. It's paid for with hotel tax funds.
After sitting abandoned for decades, the majestic Baker Hotel will open to guests once again
After sitting abandoned for decades, the majestic Baker Hotel will open to guests once again Roadtrippers
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