The Victorian Village Commission and the Victorian Village Historic District were established by Ordinance # 1788-73 in 1973. The Commission Guidelines were adopted in 1989. The Victorian Village Commission consists of seven (7) mayoral appointees who serve without compensation. It is the duty of the Commission to preserve, protect and enhance the unique architectural and historical features of the Victorian Village Historic District.

The Commission considers applications and issues Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at properties located within the Victorian Village Historic District boundaries, pursuant to Columbus City Code chapters 3116 and 3119 and the Victorian Village District Guidelines (pdf).  The High Street corridor within Victorian Village and Italian Village is covered by the Short North Design Guidelines, which provide a unified framework for reviewing projects in this vibrant area.

Victorian Village Map (Click map for larger image)

Meetings:
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Community Training Center, 109 N. Front Street at 6:15 pm. Meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Business meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month in the First Floor Conference Room, 109 N. Front Street at 12:00 pm. 

See schedule below for meeting and application deadline calendar or view Printed Schedule of Meetings.

Applications:
All completed Certificate of Appropriateness applications and required supporting materials must be received in the City of Columbus Historic Preservation Office by the specified Application Deadlines in order to be placed on the corresponding Hearing Dates. 

Mail or deliver completed Certificate of Appropriateness applications to:

Historic Preservation Office
109 N. Front St. Ground Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-9031

Sign Language Interpreter:
An interpreter will be made available for anyone in need of this service. To schedule an interpreter, please contact the City of Columbus, Planning Division at 645-8036 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Commission Members: