The Italian Village Commission
Italian Village is a unique Columbus neighborhood

containing a collection of residential, commercial, and

industrial buildings. The district's late 19th and early 20th

century character is defined by its historic buildings, narrow

streets, and pedestrian amenities, such as mature street

trees and front porches.

Today, nearly a million buildings are listed in the National

Register of Historic Places, either individually, or as part of a

registered historical district. They require not only continued

maintainance and preservation, but also the rehabilitation

needed to accomodate new uses dictated by the changing

times.

The Italian Village Commission was established by Columbus City Council in 1973 to determine the appropriateness of restoration / reconstruction or new construction projects in order to preserve those features of the property that are significant to the historical, architectural, and cultural character of Italian Village.

The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor. A Certificate of Appropriateness must be obtained from the Commission before doing any work, other than routine maintenance, on the exterior of any structure in the Italian Village.

More information about The Italian Village Commission can be found on the City of Columbus' Department of Development website.

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