Historic Preservation Commission 
Program Coordinator:
Melinda Dunn
Historic Preservation Commission and Certified Local Government
City of Decatur, Alabama
(256) 341-4818
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.
2012 Meeting Dates and COA Submission Deadlines
Important Note: Per city ordinance, the deadline to submit a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)application and supporting documentation is fourteen (14) days in advance of the scheduled monthly meeting date. In the case where the COA deadline falls on a holiday, the COA deadline will be extended to the following Monday. (See dates, if any, marked with an asterisk*) Failure to submit COA requests in a timely manner will result in the item not being included on the meeting agenda. The Decatur Historic Preservation Commission meets in the Planning Department Conference Room located in the City Hall Annex at 308 Cain Street. COA hearings begin at 7:00. The property owner or a representative of the property must be in attendance at the meeting. For more information, please contact 256-341-4818 or meldunn@decatur-al.gov. For HPC policies and procedures and design guidelines, please visit the Document Downloads section.
Meeting Date |
Deadline to Submit COA Application |
January 12, 2012 |
December 29, 2011 |
February 9, 2012 |
January 26, 2012 |
March 8, 2012 |
February 23, 2012 |
April 12, 2012 |
March 29, 2012 |
May 10, 2012 |
April 26, 2012 |
June 14, 2012 |
May 31, 2012 |
July 12, 2012 |
June 28, 2012 |
August 9, 2012 |
July 26, 2012 |
September 13, 2012 |
August 30, 2012 |
October 11, 2012 |
September 27, 2012 |
November 8, 2012 |
October 25, 2012 |
December 13, 2012 |
November 29, 2012 |
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.
