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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 alterations in the historic districts.

See also: Rockville's
Historic Preservation page

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
Janet Hunt-McCool, Chair
Craig MoloneyAnita Neal Powell
 Max van Balgooy
Joseph Hansen
Staff Liaisons
Robin Ziek

 2010 Meeting Schedule

Meeting No.DateApplication Due DateMinutes
1-2010January 21, 2010December 29, 2009Minutes
2-2010February 18, 2010January 26, 2010Minutes
3-2010February 25, 2010n/an/a
4-2010March 18, 2010February 16, 2010Minutes
5-2010March 24, 2010n/an/a
6-2010April 8, 2010n/an/a
7-2010April 15, 2010March 23, 2010Minutes
8-2010May 20, 2010April 21, 2010Minutes
9-2010June 17, 2010May 25, 2010Minutes
10-2010July 15, 2010June 29, 2010
WorksessionJuly 22, 2010n/a 
11-2010September 16, 2010August 31, 2010
12-2010October 21, 2010September 28, 2010
13-2010November 18, 2010October 26, 2010
Archived Agendas and Minutes:
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.