Historic Conservation Board

About The Historic Conservation Board 

The Historic Conservation Board, established by ordinance in 1980, consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by the City Manager. The Board must include at least one professional historic preservationist, one historian, two architects, one attorney, one person engaged in the real estate or development business, and one economist.

Historic Conservation Board Members

  • Allison McKenzie, Chair
  • John Yung, Vice-Chair
  • Pamela Smith-Dobbins
  • Thomas Sundermann
  • Tim Voss
  • Robert Zielasko

The Staff Attorney for the Historic Conservation Board is David Sturkey.

Serve As A Board Member

If you are interested in serving as a Board Member please complete an application through the following link:

SERVE AS A BOARD MEMBER

 

Hearing Information

The Historic Conservation Board convenes bi-monthly Monday meetings at 3:00 p.m. Members of the public may attend Historic Conservation Board hearings in person at Centennial II Building, Conference Room 508, 805 Central Ave, or may watch a livestream video at www.cincinnati-oh.gov/boards. No registration required. Written correspondence for the Board’s consideration is accepted and must be submitted seven calendar days before the hearing.

General questions about hearing processes and procedures, or individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations to participate in or attend any meeting should call Kasandra Maynes at 513-352-1559. 

For specific information about a pending project contact the Urban Conservator at 513-352-4848 or by email at urban.conservator@cincinnati-oh.gov.

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 Important Application Information

An application will not be deemed complete until all required documents have been submitted and the application fee is paid in full. All transactions must be completed by 4:00pm. No exceptions.  

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible to allow time for review and revisions. Partial applications cannot be processed. Failure to submit a complete application prior to 4:00pm on a deadline date will result in delays to the assigned hearing date.

Deadline

Hearing

11/22/2024 at 4:00pm

01/06/2025

12/13/2024 at 4:00pm

01/27/2025

12/27/2024 at 4:00pm

02/10/2025

01/10/2025 at 4:00pm

02/24/2025

01/24/2025 at 4:00pm

03/10/2025

02/07/2025 at 4:00pm

03/24/2025

02/21/2025 at 4:00pm

04/07/2025

03/07/2025 at 4:00pm

04/21/2025

03/21/2025 at 4:00pm

05/05/2025

04/04/2025 at 4:00pm

05/19/2025

04/18/2025 at 4:00pm

06/02/2025

05/02/2025 at 4:00pm

06/16/2025

05/23/2025 at 4:00pm

07/07/2025

06/06/2025 at 4:00pm

07/21/2025

06/20/2025 at 4:00pm

08/04/2025

07/03/2025 at 4:00pm

08/18/2025

07/25/2025 at 4:00pm

09/08/2025

08/08/2025 at 4:00pm

09/22/2025

08/22/2025 at 4:00pm

10/06/2025

09/05/2025 at 4:00pm

10/20/2025

09/19/2025 at 4:00pm

11/03/2025

10/03/2025 at 4:00pm

11/17/2025

10/17/2025 at 4:00pm

12/01/2025

10/31/2025 at 4:00pm

12/15/2025

 

 

 

Documents

HCB Rules & Procedures

HEARING APPLICATION, CHECKLIST & INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

Interested Party Email Registration

Disclaimer

This webpage is provided to assist persons who desire to file an application with the Historic Conservation Board. The materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The materials are intended, but not promised or guaranteed to be current, complete, or up-to-date and should in no way be taken as an indication of future results.
 

Cases By Hearing Date