Prescott Preservation Commission Meeting - September 11, 2026

The City of Prescott Preservation Commission held a public hearing on September 11, 2026, focusing primarily on historic preservation projects within the Mount Vernon Avenue area. The commission approved two fence replacement projects involving the installation of metal and wood fences that comply with the city's historic preservation guidelines and ordinances. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation on a $1.5 million EPA brownfield grant administered by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, aimed at assisting property owners with environmental assessments and redevelopment of historic and potentially contaminated properties. The grant supports phase one and two environmental site assessments, hazardous material surveys, and consultation services, with no cost to property owners, encouraging redevelopment and economic growth. The commission also provided an update on the ongoing procurement process for updating the Historic Preservation Master Plan, noting receipt of nine proposals and the evaluation phase underway to select a contractor for the project.