Standing Committees

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Committee

• Reviews Major Work COA applications
• Issues COA historic zoning permits

Community Awareness Committee

• Guides the development and distribution of RHDC publications
• Provides public education on Raleigh’s Historic Landmarks, Historic Overlay Districts, and historic preservation in general
• Organizes the annual Raleigh Historic Bike Ride and attends other history-related events
• Manages the Commission's social media accounts

Nominations Committee

• Solicits applications from Raleigh residents interested in serving on the Commission
• Guides the Commission in making nominations to the City Council for new appointments and re‐appointments to the Commission
• Prepares an annual slate of potential Commission officers

Research Committee

• Researches the historic significance of local properties
• Contacts property owners about potential historic designation
• Guides the Commission in the designation of appropriate properties as Raleigh Historic Landmarks or Historic Overlay Districts

The Commission may authorize the chair to create committees as needed.