If you are thinking about developing or redeveloping property in the North Seventh Street Historic Residential District, you should contact the City Planning Division. They can provide an overview of the planning process and answer any questions you may have.
The North Seventh Street Historic Residential District Guidelines and Standards will provide the site and building design vision that is appropriate for all property in the District. The intent of this title is to provide a template for development and redevelopment within the District. Each standard is drafted to provide a maximum degree of flexibility and creativity in design, while conforming to a consistent and well-planned vision for the District. The architecture of your project must be of a valid recognized style as described in this title. Site design, streetscape, landscape and other elements will be consistent with the architectural style of each property.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)
The North Seventh Street Historic Residential District Guidelines and Standards provide the ultimate vision and patterning for development and redevelopment of the District. They are to be used in conjunction with GJMC Title 21, Zoning and Development Code, to guide development according to the principles of historic preservation. They include specific materials, styles, orientation, and other design criteria which, when in conflict with another adopted standard, the more restrictive provision shall apply. Interpretation of the application of regulations, performance standards, criteria, definitions, procedures or any other provision of this title shall be the responsibility of the City of Grand Junction Historic Preservation Board.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)
Structures within the North Seventh Street Historic Residential District are divided into two categories: contributing and noncontributing structures. GJMC § 26.08.040 has a detailed definition of each term as well as a list of all the properties in the district and how they relate to these terms.
A contributing structure is a structure that already adheres to and/or complies with these Guidelines and Standards in their entirety at the time of adoption. The Guidelines and Standards that are applicable to contributing structures are found in Chapters 26.2, 26.24, 26.28 and 26.32 GJMC.
A noncontributing structure is a structure that does not adhere to and/or comply with these Guidelines and Standards in their entirety at the time of adoption. The Guidelines and Standards that are applicable to noncontributing structures are found in Chapters 26.2, 26.24 and 26.32 GJMC.
Continued alteration of structures over time can lead to the District being reevaluated for its designation status on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Trust of Historic Preservation and the Department of the Interior. If alterations to the exterior of a structure have degraded its historic integrity, a structure may be determined to no longer be a contributing structure. If too many structures are altered, the District may lose its designation status due to no longer having enough contributing structures. Similarly, alterations that enhance a noncontributing structure may result in the structure becoming contributing. The intent of these Guidelines and Standards is to maintain and enhance the existing structures in order to maintain the designation status on the National Register of Historic Places.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)
Properties within a historic district fall into one of two types of property: contributing and noncontributing.
A contributing building, site, structure or object adds to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations, or archeological values for which a property is significant because:
(a) 
It was present during the period of significance and possesses historic integrity reflecting its character at that time or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or
(b) 
It individually meets the National Register eligibility criteria. For inventory purposes, “primary” shall be used synonymously with “contributing.”
This classification has been designated through a survey and a formal hearing process. Contributing structures were identified on North Seventh Street when the National Register Historic District was formed in 1984.
A noncontributing building, site, structure or object is located within the historic district but does not meet the requirements in subsection (a) or (b) of this section.
Contributing Structures
327 North Seventh Street – Doc Shores House
337 North Seventh Street – White House
407 North Seventh Street – Bull House
433 North Seventh Street – Moore House
445 North Seventh Street – Martin House
505 North Seventh Street – Sampliner House
515 North Seventh Street – Sampliner House
535 North Seventh Street – First Church of Christ, Scientist
605 North Seventh Street – Brainerd House
611 North Seventh Street – Blackstone House
621 North Seventh Street – Honeymoon Cottage
625 North Seventh Street – Wilson House
639 North Seventh Street – Murr House
707 North Seventh Street – Wickersham House
727 North Seventh Street – Sinclair House
731 North Seventh Street – Lough House
739 North Seventh Street – Houskins House
750 North Seventh Street – Akers House
712 & 714 North Seventh Street – Home Loan Duplex
706 North Seventh Street – Pabor House/Pansy Cottage
640 North Seventh Street – Ferbrache House
620 North Seventh Street – Moyer House
604 North Seventh Street – Talbert House
536 North Seventh Street – Smith/Schmidt House
520 North Seventh Street – Ellison House
710 Ouray Avenue – Sickenberger House
440 North Seventh Street – Smith/Jordan House
428 North Seventh Street – Allison House
720 Grand Avenue – First Baptist Church
310 North Seventh Street – Lowell School
Noncontributing Structures
417 North Seventh Street – Waren House
522 North Seventh Street – Brunner House
626 North Seventh Street – Barkuloo
715 North Seventh Street – Day Care
726 North Seventh Street – Davis House
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)
(a) 
These Guidelines and Standards supplement other development regulations such as GJMC Title 21, Zoning and Development Code, which includes detailed criteria by zone district, planned development regulations, design and improvement standards, supplemental use regulations, sign regulations, and GJMC Title 29, Transportation Engineering Design Standards (TEDS). The Guidelines and Standards identify design alternatives and specific design criteria for the visual character and physical treatment of restoration within the North Seventh Street Historic Residential District.
(b) 
A complete inventory of all the properties and the site characteristics in the North Seventh Street Historic Residential District at the time this document was adopted is included in GJMC § 26.36.010, Appendix A. This inventory is intended to serve as one resource to assist in the review of development applications. There may be additional historical information or archeological resources that should be taken into account when determining historical appropriateness.
(c) 
North Seventh Street Historical Residential District.
The North Seventh Street Historic Residential District is Grand Junction’s only Nationally Registered historic neighborhood. Below is an aerial map of the District. A detailed inventory depicting the architectural styles of the 35 structures is included in GJMC § 26.36.010, Appendix A – Property inventory.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)