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Historic Preservation Commission is
a ten member citizen board consisting
of six at large members and two residents
from Des Moines' two designated local
historic districts, Sherman Hill and
Owl’s Head
The
Commission shall review and act upon
all applications for a certificate
of appropriateness that are brought
before them by parties interested
in making structural changes to their
properties within the two local historic
districts or to local landmarks, including
demolition. The commission adopts
the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
and additional design guidelines,
standards and criteria for reviewing
and approving applications for certificates
of appropriateness.
The
Commission shall review and make recommendations
to the City Council concerning all
proposals for designation of historic
districts and landmarks, all proposed
amendments to the boundaries of existing
historic districts, and all proposals
for repeal of existing historic districts
The
Commission also makes recommendations
to the city council and city commissions
and boards on preservation issues,
when appropriate, by encouraging the
protection and enhancement of structures
with historical, architectural or
cultural value, and by encouraging
persons and organizations involved
in preservation activities.
The
Commission also makes recommendation
to the historical division of the
state department of cultural affairs
for the listing of a historical district
or site in the
National Register of Historic Places.
For
information call Jason Van Essen at
515-283-4147
HDC
application for for Certificate
of Appropriateness
Excellence
in Historic Preservation Awards
Nomination Form
Architectural
Guidelines for Local Historic Districts
Fence
Guidelines for Local Historic Districts
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