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Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission was created by the Mayor and Council in 1966 for the purpose of recommending the boundaries of districts that are deemed to be of historic or architectural value to the city of Rockville and with reviewing applications for construction or exterior alterations in the historic districts.

See also:
 
· Rules of Procedure
 
· Historic Preservation 
   

The establishment of historic districts as stated in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 66B 18.01 (b), shall be for the purpose of:

  1. Safeguarding the heritage of Rockville by preserving districts which reflect its cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history;
  2. Stabilizing and improving property values within these districts;
  3. Fostering civic beauty;
  4. Strengthening the local economy; and
  5. Promoting the use and preservation of Historic Districts for the education, welfare and pleasure of the residents of Rockville.

The HDC holds public meetings on the third Thursday of every month at City Hall. The five HDC Commissioners are appointed for three year staggered terms.

Commissioners
(term expiration date)
Craig Moloney, Chairman (10/01/12)
Rob Achtmeyer (10/01/14)Anita Neal Powell (10/01/12)
Jessica Reynolds (10/01/13)Joseph Hansen (03/01/13)
Staff Liaison
Robin Ziek
Meeting No.DateApplication Due DateMinutes
1-2012January 19, 2012December 16, 2011
2-2012February 16, 2012 CANCELEDJanuary 13, 2012
3-2012March 15, 2012February 10, 2012
4-2012April 19, 2012March 16, 2012
5-2012May 17, 2012April 13, 2012
6-2012June 21, 2012May 11, 2012
7-2012July 19, 2012June 15, 2011
8-2012August RecessN/A--
9-2012September 20, 2012August 17, 2012
10-2012October 18, 2012September 14, 2012
11-2012November 15, 2012October 12, 2012
12-2012December 20, 2012November 16, 2012
Archived Agendas and Minutes:
2012 |2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998

Send an e-mail to Historic Preservation staff at history@rockvillemd.gov or HistoricDistrict@rockvillemd.gov.