Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission
The City of Elkhart Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission is responsible for overseeing development in the City's Local Historic Districts and assist property owners in applying for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Properties located in the historic district must conform to Rehabilitation Guidelines contained in the Historic and Cultural Preservation ordinance. All exterior changes to properties in historic districts must be approved by the Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission prior to the start of construction. The Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission meets quarterly or as needed on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
Historic Commission Application
Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Members
| Member Name | Term | Appointed By |
| Ann Linley, Chair | July 18, 2025 - December 31, 2028 | Council (Citizen) |
| J.A. Whitmer, Treasurer | September 16, 2025 - December 31, 2027 | Mayor |
| Robert Glassburn | September 15, 2025 - December 31, 2028 | Mayor |
| William Zimmerman, Vice Chair | September 15, 2025 - December 31, 2026 | Mayor |
| David Henke | January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Council (Member) |
| Carrie Brunson, Proxy | December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2026 | Mayor |
| Doug Mulvaney, Proxy | December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2026 | Mayor |
2026 Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Calendar
| Meeting Date | File By Date | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Packet | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | January 2, 2026 | 1/15/26 Agenda | 1/15/26 Packet | 1/15/26 Minutes |
| April 16, 2026 | April 2, 2026 | 4/16/26 Agenda | 4/16/26 Packet | 4/16/26 Minutes |
| July 16, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | 7/16/26 Agenda | 7/16/26 Packet | 7/16/26 Minutes |
| October 15, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | 10/15/26 Agenda | 10/15/26 Packet | 10/15/26 Minutes |
Additional 2026 Meeting Dates to be scheduled as needed
| Meeting Date | File By Date | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Packet | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | February 5, 2026 | 2/19/26 Agenda | 2/19/26 Packet | 2/19/26 Minutes |
| March 19, 2026 | March 5, 2026 | 3/19/26 Agenda | 3/19/26 Packet | 3/19/26 Minutes |
| May 21, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | 5/21/26 Agenda | 5/21/26 Packet | 5/21/26 Minutes |
| June 18, 2026 | June 4, 2026 | 6/18/26 Agenda | 6/18/26 Packet | 6/18/26 Minutes |
| August 20, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | 8/20/26 Agenda | 8/20/26 Packet | 8/20/26 Minutes |
| September 17, 2026 |
September 3, 2026 |
9/17/26 Agenda | 9/17/26 Packet | 9/17/26 Minutes |
| November 19, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | 11/19/26 Agenda | 11/19/26 Packet | 11/19/26 Minutes |
| December 17, 2026 | December 3, 2026 | 12/17/26 Agenda | 12/17/26 Packet | 12/17/26 Minutes |
Contact Us
Planning & Zoning
📍229 S. 2nd Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM EST
Eric Trotter, Assistant Director of Planning & Zoning
Eric.Trotter@coei.org
Kyle Anthony-Petter, Planner II
Kyle.Anthony-Petter@coei.org
Jason Ughetti, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Jason.Ughetti@coei.org