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 alterations in the historic districts. The establishment of historic districts as stated in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 66B 18.01 (b), shall be for the purpose of: - Safeguarding the heritage of Rockville by preserving districts which reflect its cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history;
- Stabilizing and improving property values within these districts;
- Fostering civic beauty;
- Strengthening the local economy; and
- 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 Craig Moloney, Chair Pro Temp | Janet Hunt-McCool | Anita Neal Powell | Jeremy Tucker | Max van Balgooy | | Staff Liaisons | Cynthia Kebba, Jeff Winstel, Robin Ziek |
| Meeting No. | Date | Application Due Date | Minutes | 1-2008 | January 17, 2008 | December 24, 2007 | Minutes | 2-2008 | February 21, 2008 | January 29, 2008 | Minutes | 3-2008 | March 20, 2008 | February 26, 2008 | Minutes | 4-2008 | April 24, 2008 | March 25, 2008 | Minutes | 5-2008 | May 15, 2008 | April 29, 2008 | | 6-2008 | June 19, 2008 | May 27, 2008 | | 7-2008 | July 17, 2008 | June 24, 2008 | | 8-2008 | August 21, 2008 | July 29, 2008 | | 9-2008 | September 18, 2008 | August 28, 2008 | | 10-2008 | October 16, 2008 | September 25, 2008 | | 11-2008 | November 20, 2008 | October 30, 2008 | | 12-2008 | December 18, 2008 | November 26, 2008 | | Archived Agendas and Minutes: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
Send an e-mail to staff and the Historic District Commission at history@rockvillemd.gov. |