Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission
The Historic and 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 and Cultural Preservation Commission prior to the start of construction.
The HCPC meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Members
| Member Name | Term | Appointed By |
| William Zimmerman, Chair | September 15, 2025 - December 31, 2026 | Mayor |
| Doug Mulvaney, Vice Chair | January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027 | Council (Citizen) |
| J.A. Whitmer, Treasurer | September 16, 2025 - December 31, 2027 | Mayor |
| Robert Glassburn | September 15, 2025 - December 31, 2028 | Mayor |
| David Henke | Council (Member) | |
| Carrie Brunson, Proxy | December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2026 | Mayor |
For information regarding City of Elkhart Historic Commission, contact:
Wendy Sonora, Recorder Secretary
wendy.sonora-velazquez@cityofelkhartin.gov
(574) 322-4849
2026 Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Calendar
**Quarterly Meeting Dates
| File by Date | Meeting Date | Agendas | Packet | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 2, 2026* | January 15, 2026**-CANCELLED | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | April 16, 2026** | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 | July 16, 2026** | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, August 6, 2026 | August 20, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, September 3, 2026 | September 17, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | October 15, 2026** | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | November 19, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
| Thursday, December 3, 2026 | December 17, 2026 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Contact Us
City of Elkhart
229 South Second Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Phone: 574-294-5471
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM EST