City Historic Review Commission (CHRC)

Purpose

The CHRC shall have the powers and be the final determining body: 

  1. To review and approve the appropriateness of the application of any property owner regarding the demolition, construction, preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of any home, commercial establishment or other structure, or new construction within the Piqua Historical District. 
  2. To designate local landmarks as defined within § 99.06.C. 
  3. To confirm all work on landmark buildings conforms to the City’s historic preservation goals and the guidance provided by The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings, 2017 (see https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm).
  4. To conduct a continuing survey of cultural resources in the community according to guidelines established by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). 
  5. To complete additional responsibilities as determined by mutual agreement between the SHPO and the CLG, including review of nominations for the National Register. 

Applications

The City Historic Review Commission hears cases related to Landmark Designations in the Historic District and Certificates of Appropriateness within the Historic District Boundary.

CHRC Applications

2026 Meeting Dates and Agenda Deadlines


Meeting DateDeadline
January26, 2026
December 31
February23, 2026January 29
March30, 2026March 5
April28, 2026April 2
May18, 2026April 23
June29, 2026June 4
July27, 2026July 1
August31, 2026August 6
September28, 2026September 3
October26, 2026October 1
November23, 2026October 29
December28, 2026
November 25


Agendas & Minutes

Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

NameTerm Expires
Rich SpraggsDecember 31, 2027
James OdaDecember 31, 2026
L. Jean FranzDecember 31, 2025
Brad BubpDecember 31, 2028
Melanie Walker, Piqua-Caldwell Historic District RepresentativeDecember 31, 2029
Jim Vetter, City Commission RepresentativeNon-Voting, Ex-Officio


Term

The term length is five (5) years to conclude on December 31 of each year. Members appointed in 2024 will have staggered terms as the Commission is established.


Piqua Historical Register / Landmark Designation

To apply for local landmark designation on the Piqua Historical Register download the application here.

NameAddress / LocationDate AddedNational Reg. # (if applicable)Local Reg. #
Fort Piqua Plaza114 W. Main Street2/15/197474001576001
Arrowston1220 Park Avenue2/8/198080003162002
Old Piqua High School316 N. College Street8/22/199696000927003
Zollinger Building101 S. Wayne Street12/15/201515000903004
Piqua-Caldwell Historic DistrictDefined Boundaries1/11/198571000646005


Resolution Establishing the Committee

O-3-24 — May 21, 2024
O-4-24 — May 21, 2024


Interested in Serving on a City of Piqua Board or Committee?

Complete the Online City of Piqua Board/Committee Application.

Contact Us

  1. Chad Henry

    City Planner
    Email

Meetings

  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Last Monday of every month
  • Municipal Government Complex
    201 W Water Street
    Commission Chambers
    Piqua, OH 45356