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Westminster Historic District Commission (WHDC)
City of Westminster
410-848-9000 - voice
410-857-7476 - fax
Office Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 |
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Contact 1 | Mr. Andrew Gray Comprehensive Planner 410-751-5505 - voice 410-857-7476- fax agray@westgov.com |
Contact 2 | Mr. William Mackey Director, Community Planning and Development 410-848-9000 - voice 410-857-7476- fax wmackey@westgov.com |
Purpose | The Westminster Historic District Commission administers the provisions of the Historic District Zone, a voluntary zoning designation that offers protections to historically valuable structures in the City of Westminster. The commission also reviews applications for tax credits and sponsors various events to raise awareness of the value that historic resources add to our community. |
Service | Anyone requiring assistance with the application process can call, email or visit the office for assistance. Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of the month @7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD. 21157. Applications are due (10) ten days before the regularly scheduled meeting. Regular office hours are 8:30AM to 4:30 PM. Please see the HDC website for more information - http://westminstermd.gov/147/Historic-District-Commission Commission members are: Kristen McMasters, Chair For more information on the creation and composition of the HDC please see §164-51.3 of the City Code for more information. Please see §164-51.6 of the City Code for more information on the meetings of the HDC. |
Eligibility | Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the Common Council. To be eligible for consideration you must be a City resident and/or own property in the City. Please see § 164-51.3 for more information. |
Subjects | Conservation, History |
Last Updated | 16 April 2019 |