Athens Historic Commission

The Historic Commission is responsible for governing the preservation of buildings located in districts designated as historicaly significant

Duties of the Historic Commission are to review applications to alter or remodel historic structures within the City of Athens and to advice residents of historical guidelines.

The Historic Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Historic Commission Members
Peggy Hammons (Chairperson)
Ida Terry
Wayne Kuykendall
Chris Paysinger
Barry Davis
Milton Looney
Cherry Ann Ward
Secretary:  Mac Martin, City Planner

ATHENS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2011-2012 BUSINESS YEAR MEETING SCHEDULE                      
DOMINO HALL - 100 BEATY ST N
ALL REGULAR MEETINGS BEGIN @ 6:00 PM; WORKSHOPS @ 5:45 PM

November 8, 2011– TUESDAY
December 6, 2011 – TUESDAY
January 10, 2012– TUESDAY
February 14, 2012– TUESDAY
March 13, 2012– TUESDAY
April 10, 2012– TUESDAY
May 15, 2012– TUESDAY 
June 12, 2012-  TUESDAY
July 10, 2012- TUESDAY
August 14, 2012– TUESDAY
September 11, 2012– TUESDAY
October 9, 2012– TUESDAY

If you have any questions related to the altering or remodeling of a historic building then please call the Athens Building Inspection Department at 256-233-8715.

Documents and Maps
All Documents in Adobe PDF Format

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Map of Athens Historic Districts (pdf document) Updated March 9th, 2009

Historic Preservation Ordinance (adopted 2/1411)

Historic Commission Bylaws-Adopted 3/8/11

Draft of "A Citizens Manual for Athens Historic Preservations District"