LANDMARKS COMMISSION
The Elyria Landmarks Preservation Commission studies the problems and determines the needs of the City in restoring and preserving historic landmarks, areas and neighborhoods and works for the continuing education of the residents with respect to the architectural and historic heritage of the City. The Commission reviews and acts on all applications for certificates of approval, works with developers, builders, and building owners to make them aware of the preservation guidelines and assists with the preparation of design guidelines for renovations to existing historic buildings and to non-historic buildings within designated Districts and for new construction within designated Districts.
Furthermore, the Commission reviews all proposals for National Register nominations, works to erect historic markers to denote landmark buildings and areas in the City, initiates and conducts an ongoing process for the survey of cultural resources within the City in accordance with the standards and guidelines established by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, acts as an advisor to public officials and private individuals regarding the protection of local cultural resources and maintains a register of listed properties and designated Landmark Preservation Districts. The Commission recommends to Council legislation for designation of individual properties and historic districts that would serve to beautify, protect, preserve, restore and develop the City,
Any repairs, replacements, alterations or additions to the exterior of a home located in the “West by the River” Historical District must be approved by the City of Elyria Landmarks Commission. Interior alterations or modifications, landscaping or garden alterations do not require approval.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Community Development, 131 Court Street, Suite 302, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting Dates 2025
The meetings will be held at Elyria City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Scheduled Monday Meetings
(4th Monday of Each Month)
Tuesday – October 28, 2025
Tuesday – November 25, 2025
Tuesday – December 23,2025
Scheduled Additional Meetings
(April – October; 2nd Monday of Each Month)
**Tuesday – October 14, 2025
** Meetings held on Wednesdays due to Holidays
Please Note: If there are no applications submitted, the scheduled meeting will be cancelled.
You will receive notification by email or mail if a scheduled meeting will take place or if a meeting will be cancelled prior to the meeting date.
Your presence will be expected unless we hear from you otherwise.
If you have any questions, please contact Alisa Edwards at 326-1535.
Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting Dates 2026
The meetings will be held at Elyria City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room at 5:00 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday (in the Summer months) and the 4th Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.
Scheduled Monday Meetings
(4th Tuesday of Each Month)
Tuesday – January 27, 2026
Tuesday – February 24, 2026
Tuesday – March 24, 2026
Tuesday – April 28, 2026
Tuesday – May 26, 2026
Tuesday – June 23, 2026
Tuesday – July 28, 2026
Tuesday – August 25, 2026
Tuesday – September 22, 2026
Tuesday – October 27, 20256
Tuesday – November 24, 2026
Tuesday – December 23,2026
Scheduled Additional Meetings
(April – October; 2nd Tuesday of Each Month)
Tuesday – April 14, 2026
Tuesday – May 12, 2026
Tuesday – June 9, 2026
Tuesday – July 14, 2026
Tuesday – August 11, 2026
Tuesday – September 8, 2026
Tuesday – October 13, 2026
** Meetings held on Wednesdays due to Holidays
Please Note: If there are no applications submitted, the scheduled meeting will be cancelled.
You will receive notification by email if a scheduled meeting will take place or if a meeting will be cancelled prior to the meeting date.
Your presence will be expected unless we hear from you otherwise.
If you have any questions, please contact Alisa Edwards at 326-1535.