Historic Preservation Commission

Submit Your Comments

Recently, there has been increased interest in using outdoor spaces in the Historic District for dining and commercial use. To provide guidance and support, the Historic Preservation Commission has been reviewing the existing guidelines which relate to outdoor furniture and fixtures. The commission has discussed potential changes in public meetings over the last several months. In the public meeting on 11 January 2022, the commission approved updates to the existing guidelines. The updated version is available below.

  1. Outdoor furniture and fixtures as approval 01.11.2022 (PDF)

Comments are welcome and may be submitted through the web form.  The commission will review the comments after 30 days and may update the guidelines as appropriate.

Public Hearings

Administrative Meetings

  • 7:00 PM
  • 4th Thursday of every month (except August, November and December)
  • Mayor John T. Chambers Council Chamber
  • Virtual meetings can be seen at www.youtube.com/user/CityofAnnapolis

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Membership

Membership
Name Appointed Reappointed Expires
Timothy P. Leahy, Chair 10/13/2008 1/20/2020 07/31/2023
Kim I. Finch 09/28/2007 6/28/2021 07/31/2024
Roberta “Bobbi” Collins, Vice Chair 09/25/2017 9/14/2020 07/31/2023
William Williams
9/23/2019
 7/25/2022 7/31/2025
Wilford Scott 07/23/2018 6/28/2021 07/31/2024
Kevin Smith 10/18/2021   7/31/2024
Leslie Xavier 9/13/2021   7/31/2024

Duties

To review applications to construct, alter, move, demolish, or repair a structure within the historic district.

Composition

Seven residents who have knowledge of and a demonstrated interest in historic preservation. Term - three years. Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Aldermen.

City Code

View the City Code that pertains to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Documents

  1. Economic Hardship - Evidentiary Criteria - June 2013 (PDF)
  2. Historic Preservation Commission By Laws (PDF)
  3. Historic Preservation Sidewalk Cafe Furniture Guidelines (PDF)
  4. Historic Preservation Sign Guidelines (PDF)
  5. Historic Preservation Commission Rules of Procedure - February 17, 2021 (PDF)
  6. Annapolis HPC design manual 2007 (PDF)
  7. HPC Administrative Approval Guidelines (PDF)