The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is an advisory body to the City on various matters related to historically and architecturally significant properties, structures and areas, significant because of their association with particular persons, events, historical periods, architectural style, or such other criteria of historical or architectural significance. For specific regulations related to Historic Preservation in the City of Collinsville see Zoning Ordinance Section 17.200 - Historic Preservation.

Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the City Council Chambers.

Membership

Historic Preservation Commission members are appointed to 3-year terms by the Mayor and with the consent of the City Council.

Historic Preservation Projects and Initiatives

The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for many activities, programs, and projects that contribute to preserving and highlighting the City of Collinsville's historical significance.

 Landmark Status Designation

The Historic Preservation Commission researches, nominates and/or recommends to the City Council the adoption of ordinances designating properties or structures having special historic, community, or architectural value as "Landmarks Property" or a "Historic District."

• View detailed criteria and procedures for Landmark Status Designation. 
• View a list of current Landmark Status Properties.

Are you interested in having your property designated as a Landmark Status Property? Would you like to nominate a property for Landmark Status designation? Contact the Staff Liaison at the contact information below.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

The Historic Preservation Commission provides guidance to property owners regarding changes and improvements to Landmark properties to retain their historic and architectural character. In December 2020, the City adopted a new Historic Preservation Ordinance intended, in part, to offer a more streamlined process to guide property owners in obtaining the appropriate building permits and other approvals from the City.

Except as otherwise provided within the Historic Preservation Ordinance a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required prior to any undertaking which produces a Major Change or Minor Change to the exterior architectural appearance of property(ies), buildings, structures, places, areas, or other objects being designated as a landmark or included within a designated historic district.

• View the new Historic Preservation Ordinance.
• View detailed criteria and procedures for Certificates of Appropriateness (Sec. 17.200.130).  
• Applyfor a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Historical Preservation Design Standards

Design Standards and Best Practices for the preservation, renovation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, improvement and maintenance of Landmark Properties and properties within Historic Districts in the City of Collinsville.

• View the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines

Historical Research and Education

The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for conducting research, sharing findings, informing and educating the public concerning the historic and architectural heritage of the City of Collinsville. through publishing print and electronic media, hosting and participating in events which offer educational enrichment related to historic preservation.

Daniel Dove (D.D.) Collins House Historic Restoration Project

The D.D. Collins House is a Greek revival home built in 1845. Its architecture is rare, preceding Victorian style architecture. The home was built by Judge Daniel Dove Collins, the first president of the Collinsville Village Board. On September 24, 2016, The Daniel Dove Collins House was presented to the residents of Collinsville after an 18 year restoration process lead in part by the dedicated members of the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Learn more about the D.D. Collins House.

Agendas, Minutes, and Videos

Access agendas, minutes, and videos in our Legislative Information Center. Here you will be able to search the legislation database by keyword, by year, by type, and more by means of an advanced search interface.

Contact

For more information or questions contact: 

Travis Taylor, AICP, Community Development Director
Phone: 618-346-5200 ext. 1120    Email: 

Caitlin Rice, Senior Planner
Phone: 618-346-5200 ext. 1138    Email:    

Joseph Williamson, Associate Planner
Phone: 618-346-5200 ext. 1163    Email: