German Village Commission
The German Village Commission and the German Village Historic District were established by Ordinance # 976-60 and 1221-60 in 1960. The Commission Guidelines were adopted in 1989. The German Village Commission consists of seven (7) mayoral appointees who serve without compensation. It is the duty of the Commission to preserve, protect and enhance the unique architectural and historical features of the German Village Historic District.
The Commission considers applications and issues Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at properties located within the German Village Historic District boundaries, pursuant to Columbus City Code chapters 3116 and 3119 and the German Village District Guidelines.
NOTICE: Currently, the City of Columbus and its officials, agencies, departments, agents, and contractors are enjoined from causing, allowing, permitting, assisting, promoting, or accommodating the demolition or alteration of any sidewalks or curbs within the German Village Historic District, whether by an affirmative act or an omission, unless and until a certificate of appropriateness had been obtained from the German Village Commission for the specific demolition or alteration. This prohibition results from a preliminary injunction issued in the case German Village Society, et al. v. City of Columbus, et al. (Franklin County Common Pleas Case No. 25CV7368).
Apply for a COA
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for the German Village Commission can be submitted through the Citizens Access Portal. Here, you will be able to submit any related files for your application and provide a brief description of the work being done.
The Citizens Access Portal can be found here: https://ca21.columbus.gov/Permits/Default.aspx
- If you already have a Citizens Access Portal account, feel free to use your existing account.
- If you do not have an account, you will have to register for a Citizens Access Portal account.
- Instructions on how to register and complete the application process are linked below.
We are happy to assist along the way if needed. Automated emails will be sent out as the application is being processed. For assistance, email gvc@columbus.gov.
Meeting Information
Meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month at the City of Columbus, 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor in room 204 (Hearing Room), starting at 4:00 p.m. Hearings may be live streamed at www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus
Business meetings are generally held two weeks previous to the commission hearing at the City of Columbus, 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor in room 205 (Hearing Room) at 12:00 p.m. Please see the meeting calendar for exact dates, times and locations.
*Meeting dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. You are encouraged to contact the Historic Preservation Office for confirmation.
Contact
GVC@columbus.gov
Resources
Calendar and Meeting Materials
2025 Meetings
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Application Deadline
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Meeting Agenda
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Meeting Minutes
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| January 2, 2025 at 4pm |
December 5, 2024 |
Agenda(PDF, 441KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 443KB) |
| February 5, 2025 at 4pm |
January 9, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 378KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 387KB) |
| March 5, 2025 at 4pm |
February 6, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 377KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 402KB) |
| April 2, 2025 at 4pm |
March 6, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 381KB) |
Minutes |
| May 7, 2025 at 4pm |
April 10, 2025 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
| June 4, 2025 at 4pm |
May 8, 2025 |
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Minutes |
| July 2, 2025 at 4pm |
June 5, 2025 |
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Minutes |
| August 6, 2025 at 4pm |
July 10, 2025 |
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| September 3, 2025 at 4pm |
August 7, 2025 |
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| October 1, 2025 at 4pm |
September 4, 2025 |
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| November 5, 2025 at 4pm |
October 9, 2025 |
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| December 3, 2025 at 4pm |
November 6, 2025 |
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| January 7, 2026 at 4pm |
December 11, 2025 |
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2024 Meetings
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Meeting Date & Time
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Application Deadline
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Meeting Agenda
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Meeting Minutes
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| January 3, 2024 at 4pm |
December 7, 2023 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
| February 7, 2024 at 4pm |
January 11, 2024 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
| March 6, 2024 at 4pm |
February 8, 2024 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
| April 3, 2024 at 4pm |
March 7, 2024 |
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Minutes |
| May 1, 2024 at 4pm |
April 4, 2024 |
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Minutes |
| June 5, 2024 at 4pm |
May 9, 2024 |
Agenda |
Minutes(PDF, 446KB) |
| July 1, 2024 at 4pm |
June 6, 2024 |
Agenda |
Minutes(PDF, 428KB) |
| August 7, 2024 at 4pm |
July 11, 2024 |
Agenda (PDF, 529KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 503KB) |
| September 4, 2024 at 4pm |
August 8, 2024 |
Agenda (PDF, 417KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 388KB) |
| October 2, 2024 at 4pm |
September 5, 2024 |
Agenda(PDF, 527KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 522KB) |
| November 6, 2024 at 4pm |
October 10, 2024 |
Agenda(PDF, 476KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 464KB) |
| December 4, 2024 at 4pm |
November 7, 2024 |
Agenda(PDF, 410KB) |
Minutes(PDF, 406KB) |