The Landmarks Commission (LMC) is established by the City Charter and is the body responsible for the oversight and control of all modifications to structures in Historic Districts and to designated landmarks. The mission of the Landmarks Commission is to encourage and promote historic preservation and Historic District revitalization.

Meetings

• Date: The Thursday following the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
• Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Location:
  Planning and Resource Room, Mezzanine
  City Hall
  101 W 3rd Street
  Dayton, OH 45402
• Secretary:
  Abigail Free
  (937) 333 - 3635
  Abigail.Free@daytonohio.gov

Dates for all Landmark Commission meeting for the coming year can be found on this downloadable calendar.

Board Responsibilities

The Landmarks Commission has the following responsibilities:

• The Landmarks Commission reviews and acts upon all modifications to any structure, site, or area listed on the National Register of Historic Places whenever those modifications involve the use of funds entrusted to the city, the use of the city's eminent domain or urban renewal powers, or the use of the city's tax abatement authority.
• The Landmarks Commission recommends designation of particular historic districts and acts upon all applications for certificates of appropriateness for modifications not specifically assigned to the Historic Preservation Officer.
• The Landmarks Commission prepares and maps the official listing of Significant Historic Properties and controls them in similar fashion. In addition, the Landmarks Commission classifies all structures and sites listed as eligible for or on the National Register of Historic Places outside of Historic Districts and acts upon all demolition permits for those structures or sites.
• Other duties include the preparation of legislation and programs designed to encourage and promote historic preservation and Historic District revitalization; the preparation of an annual report on its performance and plans; and an annual budget for the Landmark Trust Account.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members of the Board

The Landmarks Commission consists of nine members to be appointed by the City Commission for terms of three years. Two members shall be registered architects, three members shall be residents of a Historic District, and one member shall represent the Montgomery County Historical Society. In addition, all members shall be city residents or have their principal place of business located in the city and shall have demonstrated a positive interest in historic preservation.  All members of the Landmarks Commission serve without compensation.

Application Process

For a complete description of the application process and to download application forms, head over to our Landmarks Commission Application Process webpage. The following requests will require application to and review by the Landmarks Commission: major modification to a structure located in one of the City’s Historic Districts or demolition of a contributing structure in one of the City’s Historic Districts.

For application deadlines and fees, download the pdf deadline document.

How to Comment on an Application

Any person having an interest in a providing input on an agenda item may comment in the following ways:

• Emailing the Landmarks Commission Secretary; 
• Mailing a letter to the Landmarks Commission Secretary; and/or
• Participating in one of the public hearings. Citizens will be given the opportunity to share comments or ask questions during the public comment portion of the Landmarks Commission meeting.

Speaker Guidelines

Persons wanting to address the Landmarks Commission may sign-up in person at the meeting or in advance by contacting the Landmarks Commission Secretary by phone at (937) 333-3635 or by email at Abigail.Free@daytonohio.gov. 

Speakers who want to address the Landmarks Commission about a public hearing item will be invited to speak after the staff presentation. The Landmarks Commission Chair has the authority to limit the time allotted for individual speakers.