Landmarks Commission
Cleveland Landmarks CommissionThe Cleveland Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. Cleveland City Council approves the designations.
The commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes.
Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts.
The commission also offers feedback on concept plans, but it does not formally approve or disapprove them at that stage.
Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.
NOTE: This meeting occasionally runs 3-4 hours.
Commission members:
- Michele Anderson
- Mark Duluk
- Chris Loeser
- Marka Fields, interim Director of City Planning
- Allan Dreyer
- Robert S. Strickland, Vice Chair
- Raymond Tarasuck, Jr.
- Julie Trott, Chair
- Deborah A. Gray, Ward 4 Council Member
- Michael Sanbury
- Regennia Williams
Though this meeting is usually hybrid — with options to attend in person or watch remotely — this first meeting of 2025 is remote only. Upgrades are planned for the room at City Hall where some commission members usually meet in person.
Find the meeting live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandPlanningCommission/streams
Find past Documenters coverage of this agency here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=158
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Agency Information
Cleveland Landmarks Commission
The Landmarks Commission is responsible for determining whether buildings, sites or historic districts are eligible for designation as landmarks. The Commission follows established criteria listed in the Landmarks Ordinance and uses the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to review proposed changes. Through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness the Commission reviews building and demolition permits for Designated Cleveland Landmarks and Districts. Local Design Review Committees act as advisory committees to the Landmarks Commission within designated historic districts.