Historic Districts Review Board Meeting — Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 9.c 2026-012488-HDRB. 925 Canyon Rd. Downtown & Eastside Historic District. Non-contributing. Grant Alexander, agent for Lithe LLC, owner, proposes to construct a 2,301 sq. ft. residence to a height of 14’-0” where the maximum allowable height is 17’-10” and construct a 6’-0” high coyote fence. (Lani McCulley)
October 04, 2022 Stucco Styles, Material, and Color Guidance in the Historic Districts Purpose and Intent: These guidelines are offered to promote preservation of the stucco styles and colors within the historic districts designated by the City of Santa Fe. This guidance is consistent with the standards set forth in SFCC 14-5.2 H Districts. In Santa Fe, stucco is noted on the revival style buildings built from the late 19th century to the present. In some cases, the stucco exterior of buildings in Santa Fe is intended to simulate adobe and in other cases the stucco exterior of buildings represents more textured styles which demonstrate more practical or stylized designs of a particular time. The use of stucco in each of the Santa Fe historic districts is noteworthy and is important to maintaining the feel and character of Santa Fe. As such, the guidance for stucco style is considered necessary to preserve on contributing, significant, and landmark structures. Stucco Style: The historic districts in Santa Fe demonstrate a variety of stucco styles. Styles include more simple smooth finished stuccos as well as stuccos with more pronounced surfaces and textures. Stucco styles are a moniker of particular time periods, demonstrating architectural style as well as materials of a particular time. In Santa Fe the most common historic styles for stucco finishes that require preservation include (but are not limited to): adobe finish, sand finish, pebble-dashed surfaces, dry-dashed surfaces, fan texture, and sponge texture. The style of stucco on contributing, significant, and landmark structures must be identified and preserved as an architectural feature per 14-5.2(D)(5) of the H Districts code. Fan Texture near Delgado St. Fan/Palate Texture; Gomez Rd Heavy Sponge near Don Gaspar October 04, 2022 Pebble-dashed Texture on Santa Fe Depot Light Sand Texture on Greer Mansion Light Sand Texture near Delgado St. Smooth Finish Mud Plaster on El Zagan Light Brushed Texture on on El Zagan Smooth Finish on El Zagan Material: The use of the correct type of material on the exterior of historic buildings is essential to preventing damage and maintaining historic integrity. Mud Plaster- Mud plaster is character defining and shall be preserved on contributing, significant, and landmark structures as is appropriate to maintaining the historic character of the building and the streetscape. Cement Stucco- Cement stucco shall be used on contributing, significant, and landmark structures as is appropriate to maintaining the historic character of the building and the streetscape. Synthetic Stucco- Synthetic stucco is permissible on non-contributing and new construction. October 04, 2022 Paint- Paint is not permissible on cement stucco on contributing, significant, or landmark structures. Synthetic paint is permissible on non-contributing structures for the purposes of repair and maintenance or structures where paint is inherent to the historic nature of the building (e.g., buildings with wood siding). Paint is generally not advisable on any building within the historic districts unless it is over elastomeric stucco that was previously approved. Color: Stucco color in the historic districts is also important to maintaining the look and feel of Santa Fe. Per SFCC 14-5.2 the color of stucco shall be predominately earth toned, meaning of the earth or soil, with lighter colors, such as white or yeso, being permissible underneath portals. Colors approved by the Historic Districts Review Board, which are listed below, are allowed in the historic districts, and can be approved administratively. These are color swatches for which to give a basis of reference. If pantone colors are used, this guidance may help provide a range to help guide color selections. Other stucco color requests required approval by the HDRB. If an applicant feels a proposed color, not included in this document, is right for a project it should be evaluated by the Board. Please review SFCC 14-5.2(E)- (I) for specific information on colors in each district. The approved colors apply to both cement and synthetic stucco. El Rey® stucco colors are used to serve as a general guideline for acceptable colors. El Rey® brand is not required to be used. Other vendors are acceptable to use. A color chart can be provided upon request. Exterior Stucco Colors Allowed THESE COLORS CAN BE ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED Colors Allowed Under Portals THESE COLORS CAN BE ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED Colors Requiring HDRB Approval Madera Cameo Cameo Hacienda Candlelight Candlelight Fawn Cream Cream Palomino Ivory Ivory Sandalwood Soapstone Soapstone Straw Navajo White Navajo White Buckskin Denim Kokanee Ash Sand Soft Rose Sahara Desert Rose* Adobe Pueblo Suede Coral Bamboo Cottonwood* La Luz Dove Gray* October 04, 2022 *Desert Rose, Dove Gray and Cottonwood are not considered to be in harmony with the streetscape in the Downtown and Eastside Historic District. Stucco Approval: Administrative Approval for Stucco- The City HPD provides administrative approvals and prepares cases for the HDRB for Board approval at a public hearing. The administrative approval is provided when maintenance and repair issues, and for color changes to existing stuccos when a permit is required. Administrative approval is also provided for stucco color change on existing HDRB approved cases. HDRB Approval of Stucco- HDRB approval of stucco is required as part of an application for remodel or new construction, or in the cases where a non-approved stucco color is requested. No Approval Required- No administrative or HDBR approval is required for basic maintenance and cleaning of stucco where a permit is not required, and the color of the stucco will not change. El Rey Stucco Chart: Source of color chart- https://elrey.com/color-charts-premium.shtml Premium Stucco Finish Colors Cameo 102 (67) Colonial White 100 (76) Madera 212 (24) Candlelight 90 (75) Hacienda 127 (52) Cream 128 (70) Ivory 129 (70) La Morena 197 (19) Soapstone 30 (66) Fawn 117 (45) October 04, 2022 Palomino 119 (55) Navajo White 101 (71) Sandalwood 121 (56) Straw 122 (42) Buckskin 106 (35) Kokanee 108 (54) Sand 103 (52) Denim 107 (44) Sahara 135 (35) Adobe 116 (24) Suede 118 (38) Bamboo 105 (47) Ash 110 (64) Soft Rose 80 (60) Cottonwood 115 (32) Desert Rose 114 (39) Pueblo 130 (53) La Luz 125 (20) Coral 124 (35) Dove Gray 113 (50) Stucco is the best value and the most efficient wall finish available. It is a tried and true finish with a proven long-term and well documented history. Providing a variety of textures, beauty, durability, and fire- resistance properties, portland cement stucco is the obvious choice for your home. Due to individual computer screen limitations, colors shown here may not accurately reflect the Parex USA colors. The colors shown are intended to show the approximate color of the finish. Color will vary depending on the type selected. Application by machine spray or texturing will increase the depth of the color. Variation in color due to weather, job conditions, and method of application should be expected. For color verification, request actual sample in the color and texture prior to ordering material. Apply a sample of finish to be used on actual substrate before proceeding with the application. ParexUSA is not responsible for color correctness of applied finish. Color must be verified and approved by owner prior to application.