Historic Preservation Commission

Upcoming Historic Preservation Commission Events

Meeting by Historic preservation

Historic Survey Review

Monday, October 22, 2018 - 5:30pm

Old Capitol

News

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 8:15am

Funding now available to preserve Iowa City historic homes

Neighborhood and Development Services

Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 10:30am

Kick-off an upcoming historic building survey with a conversation at The Englert

Public meeting

The second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall - Harvat Hall.

Agendas

Meeting Agenda October 11, 2018

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Staff contact

Jessica Bristow

Board Members

Term: 03/29/16 - 06/30/19, Zachariah Builta, (At Large)

Term: 03/29/16 - 06/30/19, Cecile Kuenzli, (Summit St.)

Term: 03/29/16 - 06/30/19, Sharon DeGraw, (Brown St.)

Term: 07/01/16 - 06/30/19, Commission Vacancy, (Jefferson St.)

Term: 07/01/17 - 06/30/20, GT Karr, (At Large)

Term: 07/01/17 - 06/30/20, Kevin Boyd, (At Large)

Term: 07/01/17 - 06/30/20, Gosia S. Clore, (Longfellow)

Term: 07/01/17 - 06/30/20, Thomas Agran, (Northside)

Term: 07/01/15 - 06/30/21, Quentin Pitzen, (At Large)

Term: 07/01/18 - 06/30/21 Helen Burford, (College Green)

Term: 07/01/18 - 06/30/21 Commission Vacancy, (East College St.)

Term: 06/01/18 - 06/30/21 Lee Shope, (Woodlawn)

Origin

Contact staff

Number of members

Twelve (four members appointed at-large, plus one member from each historic district)

Appointed by

City Council

Term

Three years

Duties

To conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts, historic landmarks and conservation districts. The commission may proceed at its own initiative or upon a petition from any person, group or association. Review and act upon all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Cooperate with property owners and city agencies regarding remedy of dangerous conditions. Further the efforts of historic preservation in the city by making recommendations to the City Council and city commissions and boards on preservation issues when appropriate, by encouraging the protection and enhancement of structures with historical, architectural or cultural value, and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preservation activities.