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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 (11/01/15)
Rob Achtmeyer (09/01/14)Joseph Hansen (03/01/13)
Anita Neal Powell (09/01/15)Jessica Reynolds (10/01/13)
Staff Liaison
Robin Ziek, CPDS

Meeting No.DateApplication Due DateMinutes
01-2013January 17, 2013December 14, 2012Minutes
02-2013February 21, 2013January 18, 2013Minutes
03-2013March 12, 2013Special MeetingMinutes
04-2013March 21, 2013February 15, 2013Minutes
05-2013April 18, 2013March 15, 2013
06-2013May 11, 2013Special Meeting
07-2013May 16, 2013April 12, 2013
June 20, 2013May 17, 2013
July 18, 2013June 14, 2013
August 15, 2013July 12, 2013
September 19, 2013August 16, 2013
October 17, 2013September 13, 2013
November 21, 2013October 18, 2013
December 19, 2013November 15, 2013
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.