Comstock Historic District Commission
The Comstock Historic District Commission was created by Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 384 and dates to 1969. This state commission encourages the preservation and promotion of historic resources with the Virginia City National Landmark District, which the state refers to as the Comstock Historic District. The Commission provides Certificates of Appropriateness for projects affecting the exteriors of all buildings within the district, the construction of new structures, and work affecting pavement, retaining walls, signs, and fencing. The Commission also takes a proactive role in encouraging archaeological investigations and historic resource rehabilitation within the district.
Upcoming Meetings
November 5, 2024 5:00 PM
DUE TO ELECTION DAY, THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5:00 PM.
Agenda; October 01 Draft Meeting Minutes Supporting Documentation: COA Fire Station 71 Addition; Draft Fire Station Report
Submissions for the November 2024 meeting were due Wednesday, October 23
December 3, 2024 5:00 PM
Submissions for the December 2024 meeting are due Wednesday, November 20
January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm.
Submissions for the January 2025 meeting are due Friday, December 20
Guidelines and Forms
Historic District Design Guidelines
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application Form Continuation Sheet - attach as many as needed
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, Materially Affected Property Owner List - please submit with CoA application
Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) may be submitted electronically to shpo-info [at] shpo.nv.gov or by hard copy at the History Center. Please send any questions to either shpo-info [at] shpo.nv.gov or call 775-847-0281.
Commission Members (term, position)
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Joseph Curtis, Chair, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Virginia City Resident)
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Clay Mitchell, Vice Chair, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Storey County Commission)
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Tammy Hendrix, Appointment June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Lyon County Commission)
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Mercedes De La Garza, Appointment May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027 (Architect)
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David Bates, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Contractor)
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Nancy Cleaves, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Gold Hill Resident)
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Calvin Dillon, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Silver City Resident)
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Julie Workman, Appointment July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 (Dayton Resident)
Office Information
Physical Address: 20 North “E” Street Virginia City NV 89440
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 128 Virginia City NV 89440
The Comstock Historic District Commission Office:
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Comstock History Center Museum:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please contact us via email or at (775) 847-0281 during inclement weather, administrative office closures, or with requests for meetings outside of normal business hours.
Staff: VACANT, Comstock Preservation and History Officer
775-847-0281 Email: [at] shpo.nv.gov
Michael Sprinkle, History Center Attendant
775-847-0419 Email: msprinkle [at] shpo.nv.gov
Previous Meetings:
October 1, 2024 5:00 PM Agenda Supporting Materials: Agenda Item #6; Agenda Item #7; Agenda Item #8; Agenda Item #9
September 2024 canceled
August 2024 canceled
July 10, 2024 Agenda and Supporting Materials; Approved Minutes
July 10, 2024 NAC Revisions Adoption Hearing Agenda and Materials; Approved Minutes
June 4, 2024 5:00 PM Agenda and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 6 Agenda Item 7 Agenda Item 8 Agenda Item 9 and Minutes
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM Agenda and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 6 Agenda Item 7 Agenda Item 8 Agenda Item 9 Agenda Item 10 Agenda Item 11 Agenda Item 12 Agenda Item 13 and Minutes
April 2, 2024 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
February 2024 canceled
January 2024 canceled
December 2023 canceled
November 7, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials [Agenda Item 8 drawings] [Agenda Item 9 drawings] [Agenda Item 10 drawings] and Minutes
October 3, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
September 5, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
August 1, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
July 10, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
June 12, 2023 Agenda Supporting Materials and Minutes
May 8, 2023 Agenda and Supporting Materials and Minutes
April 10, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
March 13, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
February 13, 2023 6:00pm Agenda and Minutes
Special Meeting January 11, 2023 at 2:00pm Agenda and Minutes
December 12, 2022 canceled
November 14, 2022 6:00pm canceled
October 17, 2022 6:00pm canceled
September 12, 2022 at 6pm Agenda and Minutes
August 8, 2022 6:00pm canceled
July 11, 2022 meeting canceled
June 13, 2022 6:00pm Agenda
May 9, 2022 at 6:00pm Agenda and Minutes
April 11, 2022 meeting canceled
March 14, 2022 meeting canceled
February 14, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
January 10, 2022 canceled
December 13, 2021 canceled
November 8, 2021 canceled
October 11, 2021 6:00 PM meeting Agenda and Minutes
September 13, 2021 6:00 PM meeting Agenda and Minutes
August 9, 2021 5:30 workshop, 6:00 PM meeting Agenda and Minutes
July 19, 2021 canceled
June 14, 2021 6:00 PM Agenda and Minutes
May 10, 2021 6:00 PM (please note meeting time change) Agenda and Minutes
April 12, 2021 canceled
March 8, 2021 canceled
February 8, 2021 canceled
January 11, 2021 canceled
December 14, 2020 canceled
November 9, 2020 meeting canceled
September 14, 2020 meeting canceled
August 10, 2020 meeting canceled
July 13, 2020 - meeting canceled
June 8, 2020 - meeting canceled
May 11, 2020 - meeting canceled
April 13, 2020 - meeting canceled
February 10, 2020 - meeting canceled
January 13, 2020 Agenda, Minutes
December 16, 2019 - meeting canceled
November 11, 2019 6:30pm Agenda
October 14, 2019 6:30pm Agenda
September 16, 2019 6:30pm - meeting canceled
August 12, 2019 6:00pm Agenda
July 15, 2019 7:00pm Agenda
June 17, 2019 7:00pm - meeting canceled
May 13, 2019 7:00pm Agenda
April 8, 2019 7:00pm Agenda
March, 2019 - meeting canceled
February, 2019 - meeting canceled
January 14, 2019 7:00pm Agenda