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 within 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, the rehabilitation of historic resources, and the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Comstock.
Upcoming Meetings
**THE APRIL 1 MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8, 2025, AT 5:00PM: 20 NORTH E ST, VIRGINIA CITY, NV 89440**
April 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM: 20 North “E” Street Virginia City NV 89440 - Agenda Packet
May 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM: 20 North “E” Street Virginia City NV 89440 - Notice of Intent to Act Upon a Regulation - NAC 384, Hearing for the Adoption of Permanent Regulations of the Comstock Historic District Commission - LCB File No. R016-24
Submissions for the May 6, 2025, meeting are due Wednesday, April 23
June 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM: 20 North “E” Street Virginia City NV 89440
Submissions for the June 3, 2025, meeting are due Wednesday, May 28
Guidelines and Forms
Historic District Design Guidelines
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application Form Continuation Sheet - attach as many as needed
Materially Affected Property Owner List - submitted with COA application
All applications, forms, and supplemental documents may be submitted electronically to Shelley Smith, Comstock Preservation and History Officer, shelley.smith[at]shpo.nv.gov. Hard copies may be delivered in person to the Comstock History Center located at 20 N E St, Virginia City, NV 89440, or mailed to PO Box 128, Virginia City, Nevada 89440. Questions? Please contact the Comstock Preservation and History Office: by email shelley.smith[at]shpo.nv.gov, or by phone: 775-847-0281.Commission Members
Joseph Curtis, Chair, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Virginia City Resident)
Clay Mitchell, Vice Chair, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Storey County Commission)
Tammy Hendrix, Appointment June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Lyon County Commission)
Mercedes De La Garza, Appointment May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027 (Architect)
David Bates, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Contractor)
Nancy Cleaves, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Gold Hill Resident)
Calvin Dillon, Appointment July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (Silver City Resident)
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:
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please contact us via email or phone for updates regarding inclement weather, administrative office closures, or with requests for meetings outside of normal business hours. Our offices are closed in observance of all federal holidays.
Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
T: 775-847-0281 Email: shelley.smith[at]shpo.nv.gov
T: 775-847-0419 Email: msprinkle[at]shpo.nv.gov
Previous Meetings:
2025
April 1, 2025 - Agenda;
February 4, 2025 - Agenda; Approved Minutes; and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 7, Agenda Item 8, Agenda Item 9
January 14, 2025 - Agenda; Approved Minutes; and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 7, Agenda Item 8, Agenda Item 9
2024
December 3, 2024 - Agenda; Approved Minutes, and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 6; Agenda Item 7 COA; Agenda Item 7 Drawings.
November 12, 2024 - Agenda; Approved Minutes; Supporting Materials: COA Fire Station 71 Addition; Draft Fire Station Report
October 1, 2024 - Agenda; Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 6; Agenda Item 7; Agenda Item 8; Agenda Item 9 ; Approved Minutes
September 2024 - meeting canceled
August 2024 - meeting 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 - Agenda and Supporting Materials: Agenda Item 6 Agenda Item 7 Agenda Item 8 Agenda Item 9 and Minutes
May 7, 2024 - 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 - meeting canceled
January 2024 - meeting canceled
2023
December 2023 - meeting 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 - Agenda and Minutes
Special Meeting January 11, 2023 at 2:00pm Agenda and Minutes
2022
December 12, 2022 - meeting canceled
November 14, 2022 - meeting canceled
October 17, 2022 - meeting canceled
September 12, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
August 8, 2022 - meeting canceled
July 11, 2022 - meeting canceled
June 13, 2022 - Agenda
May 9, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
April 11, 2022 - meeting canceled
March 14, 2022 - meeting canceled
February 14, 2022 - Agenda and Minutes
January 10, 2022 - meeting canceled
2021
December 13, 2021 - meeting canceled
November 8, 2021 - meeting canceled
October 11, 2021 - meeting Agenda and Minutes
September 13, 2021 - meeting Agenda and Minutes
August 9, 2021 5:30 workshop, 6:00 PM meeting Agenda and Minutes
July 19, 2021 - meeting canceled
June 14, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
May 10, 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
April 12, 2021 - meeting canceled
March 8, 2021 - meeting canceled
February 8, 2021 - meeting canceled
January 11, 2021 - meeting canceled
2020
December 14, 2020 - meeting 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
March 9, 2020 - Agenda, Minutes
February 10, 2020 - meeting canceled
January 13, 2020 - Agenda, Minutes
2019
December 16, 2019 - meeting canceled
November 11, 2019 - Agenda
October 14, 2019 - Agenda
September 16, 2019 - meeting canceled
August 12, 2019 - Agenda
July 15, 2019 - Agenda
June 17, 2019 - meeting canceled
May 13, 2019 - Agenda
April 8, 2019 - Agenda
March, 2019 - meeting canceled
February, 2019 - meeting canceled
January 14, 2019 - Agenda