SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION

The Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) reviews all applications for landmark sites, demolition and new construction within locally-designated historic districts. They do not review interior work or exterior paint color, only exterior alterations. The majority of the projects presented to the HLC are either approved as submitted or with modifications.

Exterior Paint

Download general standards containing information on exterior paint. (as Adobe Acrobat PDF file).

The Historic Landmark Commission does not review paint color on landmark sites or buildings in historic districts. Painting a building does not require a building permit from the city. Note that approvals for painting may be required from the Utah Historic Preservation Office for rehabilitation tax credit projects or from the Utah Heritage Foundation for their easement properties. Contact those agencies if you fall into those categories. The Design Guidelines provide general standards for property owners wishing to use a historically appropriate paint scheme. Additional information on historic paint color is widely available; contact the Planning staff for further assistance.