Historic Preservation Commission 
Program Coordinator:
Melinda Dunn
Historic Preservation Commission and Certified Local Government
City of Decatur, Alabama
(256) 350-5060
Decatur Historic Preservation Commission And Certified Local Government
Background and Purpose
The City of Decatur Historic Preservation Commission was established by City Ordinance Number 90-2882A Article II on February 5, 1990. The creation of locally designated historic districts subject to historic overlay zoning was mandated by residents of the Old Decatur and New Decatur/Albany Historic Districts to help maintain the integrity of these two National Register districts. The Historic Preservation Commission is a municipally-appointed board who by law reviews all building and demolition permits within the designated districts for appropriateness.
2008 Meeting Schedule and Agenda Deadlines
Important Note: The deadline to submit a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application and supporting project document is fourteen (14) days prior to the Commission's regular monthly meeting. The Decatur Historic Preservation Commission meets in the Planning Department Conference Room located in the City Hall Annex at 308 Cain Street NE. COA hearings begin at 7:00 PM. The property owner or a representative of the property should be in attendance at the meeting. For more information, please call (256) 350-5060. For policies and procedures and design guidelines, please visit the Document Downloads section.
Meeting Date |
Deadline to Submit COA Application |
January 10, 2008 |
December 27, 2007 |
February 14, 2008 |
January 31, 2008 |
March 13, 2008 |
February 28, 2008 |
April 10, 2008 |
March 27, 2008 |
May 8, 2008 |
April 24, 2008 |
June 12, 2008 |
May 29, 2008 |
July 10, 2008 |
June 26, 2008 |
August 14, 2008 |
July 31, 2008 |
September 11, 2008 |
August 28, 2008 |
October 9, 2008 |
September 25, 2008 |
November 13, 2008 |
October 30, 2008 |
December 11, 2008 |
November 27, 2008 |
Helpful Links on Historic Preservation
- Alabama Historical Commission
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- National Park Service
- Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Historic Preservation Commission and Certified Local Government staff and board also serve as a resource and advocate for history and preservation efforts throughout the entire city. For additional information and assistance please contact: Melinda Dunn, Program Coordinator.
