Summary
The city is overhauling its historic district design guidelines with help from a $25,000 state grant and a consultant. Public feedback starts at First Friday on June 5, with a draft expected by late summer and adoption targeted for spring 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Covered by a $25,000 state grant through Ohio History Connection.
Property owners in the historic district, who will get clearer, easier-to-use design standards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Commission - Oct 21, 2026
Delaware is rewriting its downtown architectural standards for the first time since the late 1990s, backed by a $25,000 state grant. The consultant presents at the November 18 meeting, and updates to the HPC's zoning code chapter (1115) will follow. New standards aim to be clearer and more flexible about modern materials.
Historic Preservation Commission - May 27, 2026
The city is overhauling its historic district design guidelines with help from a $25,000 state grant and a consultant. Public feedback starts at First Friday on June 5, with a draft expected by late summer and adoption targeted for spring 2027.
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