ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission, specifically individuals who live or own property in the Lawyers Hill Historic District or who have architectural experience or professional experience in the architectural field preferred. The deadline to apply had been extended until Friday, October 6th..
The Historic Preservation Commission serves an important role in the preservation of our historic districts and historic properties throughout the County. We are incredibly thankful to the community members who volunteer their time and expertise to serve on the commission, and we look forward to welcoming new members in the near future.
Comprised of seven members, the Commission’s responsibilities include reviewing applications for alterations to historic structures, providing advisory comments on subdivision and site development plans for historic structures, providing advice on historical resources, reviewing the historic tax credit program, and updating the historic sites inventory, among other duties outlined by County Code.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be a Howard County resident, live or own property in the Lawyers Hill Historic District or who have architectural experience or professional experience in the architectural field preferred, meet the qualifications of the Commission, and be able to attend the Commission’s meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City.
Interested applicants should complete an application online by visiting www.howardcountymd.gov/applybc and selecting “Historic Preservation Commission” in the form. The names of eligible applicants will be submitted to the County Executive for consideration. If approved, the appointment will be forwarded to the County Council for confirmation. For any questions regarding the application process, please email ApplyBC@howardcountymd.gov.
For more information about the Historic Preservation Commission, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/boards-commissions/historic-preservation-commission or call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-313-2350.