Heritage and Landmarks Commission
Commission Information
The Heritage and Landmarks Commission meets the 1st Monday of each month at 5:30pm in the Mt. Hood Conference Room (2nd Floor). Meetings are open to the public. You may join in person or via zoom.
Or join by Phone 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 822 2304 6313
Passcode: 902132
Duties of the Canby Heritage and Landmarks Commission
· Advise, consult, provide guidance, and assistance to property owners, city officials, boards, heritage groups, and elected leaders on historic preservation matters.
· Maintain the city’s inventory of historic resources
· Make decisions on applications for historic districts, historic landmarks, and alterations or demolition of historic landmarks.
· Engage and educate the community on historic preservation.
HLC Accomplishments
· Restoration and Re-dedication of historic Baker Prairie Cemetery
· Restoration of the historic section of Zion Cemetery
· Creation of Exploring Community Connections – a downtown heritage walking trail
· Creation of Building a Better Community – Oregon’s first heritage trail focused on women
· Winner of the 2019 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award for a project
· Completed historic reconnaissance level surveys of 5 sections of the city
· Completed intensive level historic surveys of 17 Canby properties
· Added 2 Canby properties to the Local Historic Site Register (Depot Museum & Holly Street City Hall)
Planned Projects 2025-6
· Update and expand the historic preservation information on the city’s website
· Create 2-3 curated self -guided driving tours of Canby’s Historic sites
· Add the Holly Street City Hall to the National Register of Historic Sites
· Complete 6-8 Intensive Level Historic Property surveys
What past and present members are saying
Judi J “When I volunteered for this commission, I wanted to give back to my new community. I was not expecting to make new friends and learn so much about the city and the history of Canby.”
Carol P: “From a historian’s perspective Canby’s downtown is a historic gem. We have buildings that span 2 millennia, 3 centuries, and 16 decades. These sites tell the story of the development of the community. Unlike the historic districts in many communities, Canby’s downtown is not frozen in time, it reflects how the town has evolved. I want to do what I can to save these precious links to our past.”
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Establishing Ordinance: Municipal Code 16.110.025 Updated by Ordinance 1469 in 2018
- Type of Appointment: By City Council
- Number of Members: 7 members plus one non-voting high school student (residing within the Canby School District Boundary). A Majority of the Commission must reside or work inside the Urban Growth Boundary.
- Term Length: 3 years; July 1 to June 30
For additional minutes and other documents please visit the City of Canby Electronic Records Management System Page
For more information on what the board does and board requirements visit Chapter 16.110 of Canby's Municipal Code
