Historic preservation in Indiana local government
What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
219 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Indiana with the most historic preservation activity
- Montgomery County, IN (32)
- Lafayette, IN (30)
- West Lafayette, IN (30)
- Crawfordsville, IN (28)
- Crown Point, IN (26)
- Hobart, IN (21)
- Indianapolis, IN (13)
- Pendleton, IN (12)
- Mishawaka, IN (5)
- Madison, IN (4)
- Fort Wayne, IN (4)
- Valparaiso, IN (3)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission to review demolition and downtown facade projects
The Valparaiso Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including a demolition request at 508 Glendale Blvd. and a downtown facade project at 70 Lincolnway. The agenda also includes introductions, a review of commission member roles, and public comment limited to agenda items. No decisions…
Board to review rebuilding rear addition and garage at 804 E. Second St.
The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application by Michael Holcak to rebuild the rear addition and a new two-car garage on the same footprints at 804 E. Second St. The board will also consider a tabled application from Carolina and Ken Mackinlay to…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss church building addition
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a building addition proposed by Crosspoint Christian Church at 214 S. Court St. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and old business, plus an update on Crown Point Historic District inventory ratings.
Historic Preservation Commission meets; agenda is routine reports and public comment
The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with no specific action items listed. The agenda consists of approval of minutes, committee reports (Public Relations & Education, District, COA), a staff report, and public comments. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for…
Commission reviews ordinance changes and approves demolition at 211 Lincoln Street
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will review recommended revisions to the Resource Guide and the HPC Ordinance. The body will also approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a shed at 211 Lincoln Street. Additionally, the commission will discuss historic tax credits and a Section…
Hobart Historic Preservation Commission meets with no listed business items
The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No specific new or old business items, ordinances, or projects are listed for discussion or decision.
Public hearing continues for Heritage Hub Economic Development Area Project
The Pendleton Economic Development Commission held a special meeting on August 13, 2026. The commission continued the public hearing on the Heritage Hub Economic Development Area Project. No other business was scheduled.
Commission reviews demolition and façade requests
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the roles of its members and review two specific property requests. The body will consider a demolition request and a façade change.
Pendleton Redevelopment Commission to hold public hearing on Heritage Hub economic development area
The Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 26-02, which would confirm the Heritage Hub Economic Development Area and approve an economic development plan for it. The commission will also approve minutes from its July 2026 meeting. No other new business is listed.
Historic board to review window replacements, carport, and new deck
The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026, to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness. Items include tabled applications for window replacement at 1229 W. Main St. and a carport at 828 W. Second St., plus new applications for a garage-to-entrance conversion at 215 W…
Commission to consider boiler room demolition at 800 Cincinnati Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a petition for the demolition of a boiler room at 800 Cincinnati Street. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Relations & Education, District, and COA committees.
July 27 Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Historic Preservation Commission to review two certificates of appropriateness
The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications, one for 136 W Main Street and one for 100 E Main Street, and to review a reimbursement request from the Downtown Exterior Rehabilitation Grant program for work at 105, 107, and 109 E Main Street…
Commission to review ordinance, policy changes and rule on COA applications
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, review multiple Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications with several denials for window replacements, discuss a draft policy on accessibility ramps, and conduct an ordinance review regarding visible from public…
Hobart Historic Preservation Commission to hold regular meeting
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.
Subcommittee reviews window and garage projects in historic districts
The Historic Preservation Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness Subcommittee is meeting to review two property applications. The body will consider requests for window replacements and new construction.
Right-of-way acquisition settlement offer for Parcel 1 considered
The commission will hear an update on the Heritage Hub Economic Development Area and consider a secured settlement offer for right-of-way acquisition from Chesterfield Management Inc. for Parcel 1. They will also approve the minutes from the June meeting.
City Council approves $11 million Atkore expansion and tax abatement for new jobs
The council approved a resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area with a tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp.'s $11 million expansion, creating new jobs. It also approved a zoning change converting an A‑1 zone to M‑1, adopted ordinances on historic preservation commission composition and tree…
Demolition by neglect ordinance update on agenda
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider an update to the demolition by neglect ordinance, review two certificate of appropriateness applications for properties at 10 and 18-20 Chestnut Street, and discuss a potential revision to the number of commissioner seats. The meeting also includes approval of June…
Commission to consider demolishing three historic buildings on Meridian Street
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a proposal to demolish three historic buildings at 231-239 South Meridian Street while preserving their facades. Also scheduled are a continued application for townhomes on East Louisiana Street, a new…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss definition of 'public way' and vote on policy ratification
The commission will review a facade replacement application at 306 E Stadium Ave, hear an informational discussion on an infill project at 320 Pearl Street, and discuss a proposed definition of 'public way' under Ordinance 01-23. A vote is scheduled on ratifying existing policies and reviewing procedures.
Historic Preservation Commission cancels June 24 meeting
The City of Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission will not meet on June 24, 2026, due to lack of an agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard meeting details, with no items for discussion or decision.
Commission to consider exterior renovation of Lafayette Theater
The Historic Preservation Commission will review and potentially approve two major projects: installation of a perimeter fence and brick wall replacement at 800 Cincinnati Street (St. James Church), and exterior renovation of the Lafayette Theater at 600 Main Street. Committee reports and minutes approval are also on…
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
This meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 27, 2026.
Council adopts zoning change converting R‑3 parcel to M‑1 industrial use
The Hobart City Council met on June 17, 2026 to adopt Ordinance 2026-15, changing a 2.352‑acre R‑3 zone to an M‑1 industrial zone. The council also held a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-16 to vacate a 0.55‑acre right‑of‑way for the Family Express project, and considered a petition for a use variance to install a…
Historic Preservation Commission holds regular meeting with standard agenda items
The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will convene for its regular meeting on June 16, 2026. Commissioners will approve minutes from the prior meeting, consider any agenda changes, and address new and old business items. The session will also include staff comments, public comment, and an adjournment.
Commissioners to consider Prairie Creek Wind Farm II agreements
The Blackford County Commissioners will consider three agreements for the Prairie Creek Wind Farm II project: an Economic Development Agreement, a Road Use Agreement, and a Decommissioning Agreement. They will also hear a funding request from the Blackford County Historical Society and approve claims and payroll…
Commission discusses Heritage Hub development and tax increment capture
The Commission will receive an update on the Economic Development Plan for the Heritage Hub area. They are also considering Resolution 26-02 to determine the need to capture incremental assessed valuation.
Historic Preservation Commission to review garage construction and siding replacement
The Certificate of Appropriateness Subcommittee will consider two applications: new construction of a garage at 224 Dehart Street and siding replacement at 306 E Stadium Avenue. The meeting includes public comment and is held in-person and via Microsoft Teams.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting on June 10, 2026
The commission will review several items for approval and discuss updates regarding the Demolition by Neglect Ordinance. The agenda includes specific requests for roof work and a property located at 813 SE Riverside.
Plan Commission to consider ordinance creating a Historic Preservation Commission
The Hobart Plan Commission meeting on June 4, 2026 will review multiple subdivision and site‑plan requests, including rezoning proposals and a cell‑tower application. The commission will also consider a new ordinance (Item 15) to establish a Historic Preservation Commission with 3‑9 voting members. Several items are…
Council rezones 1103 N 13th St, approves $505K for paving
The Terre Haute City Council passed a rezoning for 1103 North 13th Street, three appropriations totaling $604,471.41 including $505,071.41 for street paving, and a $2,000 budget transfer. Public comment covered homelessness, parking, brush burning, and historic preservation.
Plan Commission to consider Heritage Hub economic development plan
The Pendleton Plan Commission will consider Resolution 2026-01 to approve an economic development plan for Heritage Hub. A rezone request for an 8.38-acre parcel from agriculture to light industrial has been withdrawn and will not be discussed.
Commission to vote on creating Heritage Hub Economic Development Area
The Pendleton Redevelopment Commission will consider a resolution to declare the Heritage Hub Economic Development Area and approve an associated economic development plan. They will also receive an update on the ATL Project Right-of-Way Conveyance. The meeting includes approval of April 2026 minutes and public…
Historic Preservation Commission to review Main Street grant deadline extension
The Crawfordsville Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing financial reports. The main substantive item is a request from Dr. Michael Scheidler to extend the 18-month grant work completion deadline for properties at 105, 107, and…
Historic board to decide on amphitheater, garages, and more
The Historic District Board of Review will hold a public hearing and vote on 11 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including a city-proposed amphitheater in Bicentennial Park, several new garages and sheds, and a bakery addition. The board will also consider a tabled window replacement application.
Board to consider adopting 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic deaths
The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on resolutions accepting offers to purchase or transfer real estate, and adopt a goal to reduce traffic fatalities to zero. They will also review bids for boiler replacement and lead service line replacements, consider a historic demolition permit, a subdivision variance…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews fence and facade repairs
The commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for a fence at 114 W South St and one for repairs and facade work at 205 E South St. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and handle old business.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting agenda includes routine procedural items
The commission will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adoption of the agenda. It will hear staff comments and public input, and consider any new or old business items that may be presented.
Hearing on metal doors for 301 Columbia Street
Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for installing metal doors on the west facade and north basement doors at 301 Columbia Street. They will also receive committee reports and approve prior meeting minutes.