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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 Apr 05

Historic District Commission meeting

6:30 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley City Council Chambers
Wed May 03

Historic District Commission meeting

6:30 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley City Council Chambers
Wed Jun 07

Historic District Commission meeting

6:30 PM
Eileen Dondero Foley City Council Chambers
Meetings Calendar
Content

To see an archive of past meetings, please visit the HDC Archived Meetings and Material.

Go to the HDC Archived Meetings and Material Page

Recorded Meeting Videos

3.1.2023 Historic District Commission

3.1.2023 Historic District Commission

March 1, 2023

3.1.2023 Historic District Commission

2.1.2023 Historic District Commission

2.1.2023 Historic District Commission

February 1, 2023

2.1.2023 Historic District Commission

1.11.2023 Historic District Commission

1.11.2023 Historic District Commission

January 11, 2023

1.11.2023 Historic District Commission

1.4.2023 Historic District Commission

1.4.2023 Historic District Commission

January 4, 2023

1.4.2023 Historic District Commission

11.3.2021 Historic District Commission

11.3.2021 Historic District Commission

January 4, 2023

11.3.2021 Historic District Commission

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Commission Members

Content
Members
Jon Wyckoff, Chair
Rich Blalock, City Council Representative
Dave Adams
Daniel Brown
Margot Doering
Reagan Ruedig, Vice Chair
Martin Ryan
Heinz Sauk-Schubert, Alternate
Johanna Landis, Alternate
 

Related Resources

Content
  • 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

Associate Planner
(603) 610-7235
igilbo@cityofportsmouth.com
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Planning Department

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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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