The Historic Resources Commission was established by Ordinance # 2638-80 in 1980. The Commission Guidelines were adopted in 1998. The Historic Resources Commission consists of seven (7) mayoral appointees who serve without compensation. It is the duty of the Commission to maintain the Columbus Register of Historic Properties and promote the conservation of the city’s historic sites and structures.

The Commission considers applications and issues Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at properties within the Columbus Register Districts and properties individually listed in the Columbus Register of Historic Properties, pursuant to Columbus City Code chapters 3116 and 3117 and the Columbus Register of Historic Properties Architectural Guidelines (pdf).

The Historic Resources Commission: Best Practices and Web Resources page has been developed as a research library and is updated regularly.

Columbus Register of Historic Properties Individual listings and Historic Districts (pdf.)

Areas of Enforcement (Click map for larger image)

Historic Resources Commission Architectural Review Districts