The German Village Commission is a governmental organization appointed by the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio to "preserve, protect and enhance the unique architectural and historical features of the German Village

German Village

German Village is a historic neighborhood just south of downtown Columbus. It was settled by a large number of German immigrants in the early-to-mid-19th century, who at one time comprised as much as a third of the population of the entire city...

Historic District." The commission has the power to approve architectural designs and exterior alterations. The commission was formed in 1960 pursuant to ordinances #976-60 and #1221-60.

Commissioners	Position
Jay Panzer	Chairman
Mark Ours	Vice Chairman
Charissa Durst	Architect
Craig Colvin	Administrative staff of the Mayor
Terrence O'Donnell	Designee of Council
Ned Thiell	Designee of German Village Society
Tim Straker	Designee of German Village Society