Historic District

Historic District Commission Mission

The Historic District Commission - The Historic District Commission was created by Ordinance No. 06-03 which set forth powers and duties of the commission and provided generally for regulations and standards for the preservation of historic areas. This Ordinance was approved by the Town Council on August 5, 2003. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and Council.

The purpose of the Historic District is to provide for the preservation of structures, districts, sites, and resources of historic, architectural, and archaeological significance together with the appurtenances and environmental settings, consistent with the general welfare of the town, its inhabitants, and visitors.

Commission Meetings and Hearings

The Historic District Commission meets as needed. The agenda for regular Commission meetings are normally available at the bottom of the Town's home web page. Hearings conducted by the Historic District Commission are announced as public notices on the message scroller on the Town's Home page and on the "Public Notices" webpage. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and are conducted at Town Hall.

Meeting Minutes

Historic District Meeting minutes are available on the "Meeting Minutes" page. The minutes of historic district ic commission meetings will be posted on the meeting minutes page after the minutes have been approved by the commission at the next commission meeting. Approval of minutes and subsequent posting of the minutes to this web site will be approximately 30-45 days after each meeting.

Modification to Properties within the Historic District Zone

If your property is within the Historic District zone, alterations, improvements or additions to the structure(s) may require approval by the Historic District Commission. To start the process, complete a Historic District work permit that is available on the "Forms and Applications" page.

Where is the historic district in Laytonsville?

Parcels marked in orange and pinkish/red are in the historic district.

Aerial Photograph - Laytonsville 1970