Newport is introducing updated mural guidelines that welcome light-based art. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is updating its mural guidelines in the city, including adding a section for projection-style murals. Historic preservation approved them at a special meeting on June 18, but the item still needs to go before the city commission for final approval. […]
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Newport commission tables Buena Vista historic district discussion after alleged legal challenges
The Newport City Commission tabled discussion of the adoption of Buena Vista as a historic district due to possible legal challenges, but the city said it is still in favor of pursuing the district and intends to bring it back for adoption by April 28.
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Planning commission approval moves Buena Vista Historic District closer to finalization
The Buena Vista Historic District passed the Newport Planning and Zoning Commission, leaving one more stop–approval by the Newport City Commission.
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Buena Vista Historic District sent back to historic preservation commission
The first step in adopting Buena Vista as a Newport historic district passed the Newport Historic Preservation Commission last month but is now being sent back. The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission was supposed to hear the case at its Nov. 7 meeting; instead, Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen recommended sending it back to the […]
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Buena Vista clears first hurdle on path to local historic designation
The Buena Vista Neighborhood in Newport is already a National Historic District, but it needs local designation for complete protection—a discussion that’s been ongoing in Newport since around 2007. That was why the neighborhood designation was discussed at the Newport Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday. After an approximate three-hour discussion between the commission, city staff […]