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Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is comprised of seven members and two alternates. The Commission typically meets the first Wednesday of each month and often the second Wednesday if there are a large number of applications.  A Certificate of Approval is required from the Commission for certain exterior changes to buildings and structures located within the Historic District. To view the Historic District Commission Rules & Procedures, tap here.

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings Calendar
Wed Feb 03

Historic District Commission Meeting

6:30 PM
ZOOM meeting
Wed Mar 03

Historic District Commission

6:30 PM
ZOOM meeting
Wed Apr 07

Historic District Commission

6:30 PM
TBD
Meetings Calendar
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To see an archive of past meetings, please visit the HDC Archived Meetings and Material.

Go to the HDC Archived Meetings and Material Page

CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS

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Current Land Use Applications

 

Recorded Meeting Videos

Historic District Commission 1.6.2021

Historic District Commission 1.6.2021

January 6, 2021

Historic District Commission 1.6.2021

12.9.2020 Historic District Commission

12.9.2020 Historic District Commission

December 9, 2020

Historic District Commission 12.9.2020

12.2.2020 Historic District Commission

12.2.2020 Historic District Commission

December 2, 2020

Historic District Commission 12.2.2020

11.10.20 Historic District Commission

11.10.20 Historic District Commission

November 12, 2020

11.10.20 Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission 11.4.2020

Historic District Commission 11.4.2020

November 4, 2020

Live Stream

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Commission Members

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Members
Vince Lombardi, Chairman
Jon Wyckoff, Vice Chairman
Paige Trace, City Council Representative
Dave Adams
Margot Doering
Reagan Ruedig
Martin Ryan
Vacancy, Alternate
Heinz Sauk-Schubert, Alternate
Karen Bouffard, Alternate

Related Resources

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  • Historic Properties Climate Change Vulnerability 
  • Historic District Commission Rules & Procedures
  • 4-Step Design Review Process for Work Sessions of Major Projects
  • Historic District regulations, see Article 6 Section 10:630 in the Zoning Ordinance
  • Historic District Map
  • Historic District Commission Design Review Guidelines
  • National Park Service Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Planning Department Staff Contacts

Nick Cracknell
Nick Cracknell

Nick Cracknell

Principal Planner
(603) 610 -7328
njcracknell@cityofportsmouth.com
Izak Gilbo
Izak Gilbo

Izak Gilbo

Administrative Clerk
(603) 610-7235
igilbo@cityofportsmouth.com
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1 Junkins Ave, 3rd Floor
Hours

Monday 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday 8 AM – 1 PM

Phone
(603) 610-7216
Fax
(603) 427-1593

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