Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) Workshop

This one-day training is designed for members of historic preservation commissions, design review boards, planning commissions, and municipal staff who support preservation-related decision-making. Whether you’re a volunteer review board member or a city professional, this workshop is built for the everyday leaders responsible for reviewing projects, applying design guidelines, and guiding preservation efforts in their communities. The event is hosted by Heritage Ohio and the City of Newark.

Who is presenting the training?

The workshop is delivered through the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP), the signature training initiative of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Sessions are led by experienced preservation professionals—including commissioners, planners, attorneys, consultants, and government staff—who provide practical, real-world guidance.

Cost $50 per person

Breakfast, boxed lunch and refreshments included

8:30 - 9:00| Registration and Welcome

9:00 - 10:00 | Why Preserve?
An Introduction to Historic Preservation: What is 'Preservation' and why is it so important to the growth and health of our communities? Explore the role of the local commission in historic preservation and the benefits of historic preservation to the community.

10:10 - 11:10 | Standards and Guidelines for Design Review
Reviewing the Federal Standards and Guidelines and learning to apply them to real world cases.

11:20-12:20 | Design Review Exercise
Participants will practice design review with a simplified application and set of design guidelines.

12:20 – 12:50 | Lunch Break

12:50 – 1:50 | Legal Basics
A fundamental background of preservation law as it relates to local preservation commissions: local ordinance, local codes, and federal and state laws.

2:00 – 3:00 | Meeting Procedures and the Role of the Commissioner
Best practices and preparation strategies for before, during, and after a public hearing.

3:10 – 4:10 | Enforcement and Violations:
You’ve passed a historic preservation ordinance and developed design guidelines, but how do you enforce them? What is your process for reviewing work that has already been completed? Discuss the challenges of enforcement and methods to address them.

4:10-4:30 | Wrap Up

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark

50 N 2nd St, Newark, OH 43055 – located a short walk from the training location.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhnedt-doubletree-newark-ohio/

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