Historic District Board of Review

The Madison Historic District Board of Review administers the Historic District ordinance, which aims to protect the oldest and most historic parts of the city of Madison. The district encompasses the entire downtown area from the "toe of the hill" on the north, the Ohio River on the south, and city limits on the east and west. For meeting dates and filing deadlines, please view meeting information (PDF).

The City of Madison has recently updated the Historic District Design Guidelines and District Survey. 

Board Members:

This Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Common Council. The members of the Board shall include professionals or those who have a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the disciplines of architectural history, planning, and other disciplines related to historic preservation.

Length of Term – Three (3) years

NAME POSITION APPOINTED BY Term Expires
Mike Pittman Chairman Mayor 12/31/2025
Happy Smith Board Member Mayor 12/31/2026
Jed Skillman Board Member Mayor 12/31/2026
Carol Ann Rogers Board Member Mayor 12/31/2025
Sandy Palmer Board Member Mayor 12/31/2024
Ken McWilliams Board Member Mayor 12/31/2026
William Jewell Board Member Mayor 12/31/2025
Devon Sharpe Board Attorney
Nicole M Schell Staff

For more information or questions, please see the Contacts listed under "Contact Us" on this page.

Meetings:

Meetings will be held at 5:30 PM on the fourth Monday of the month from January through November. The December meeting will be held at 5:30 PM on the third Monday of the month.

Meeting are streamed live on the City of Madison YouTube. Watch the latest meeting here. 

Applications:

Applications to be heard before the Historic District Board of Review or by HDBR Staff may be filed using the forms found in the HDBR Document Center or online using the button below. Applications may be paid for with cash, check made out to the City of Madison, or online through the payment portal

hdbr applications