Historic District Commission

On July 9, 1980 the Nashua Historic District Commission (HDC) was established by the Board of Alderman to enhance, recognize and strengthen Nashua's heritage.  The HDC is responsible for the review and approval of all building permit applications located within the Nashua Historic District.  On occasion, the HDC is also asked to comment regarding applications scheduled before various city boards in reference to the historic significance of properties both within and outside of the historic district.

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Regular meetings are normally held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 208 at City Hall.  The Commission consists of 7 members, and 3 alternate members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen for a 3-year term.  The composition of the Commission includes:     The Mayor or his appointed representative     1 Member of the Board of Alderman     1 Member of a local nonprofit historical organization     1 Resident of the Historic District     1 Registered Architect     1 Member of the Planning Board                                                Members   Robert Sampson  (Chair) Judith Carlson (Vice Chair)  Frank H. Mellen Muriel Corcoran (Planning Board Rep)  Christopher Barrett (Alternate) Alderman Diane Sheehan Barbara Pressly (Alderman Alt) Sally Grigas (Alternate) Please note in particular in your application package:         ·    Changes to signage ·    Major alterations ·    New additions ·    Changes to windows and doors ·    Structural changes to roof ·    Siding materials ·    Repair or alteration to decorative      details      ·    Types of materials being used Include the following with your application:                                    ·    Existing photographs of the building (all sides) ·    Photographs of the building in context ·    Older photographs of the building, if available ·    Clear and accurate drawings, to scale and with       accurate measurements  (pencil, graph paper and tracing paper maybe used) ·    Samples of new materials to be used Approval is not required for ordinary maintenance and repair, siding or painting as long as it does not alter or destroy any of the architectural features of the building; roofing or re-roofing, providing the roof plane remains the same; or storm windows and doors as long as the existing architectural elements are left intact. For further questions, please call the Zoning Official at (603) 589-3090. The HDC is committed to help preserve the historic character of your property.  As a property owner in Nashua’s Historic District, there are certain specific regulations that apply to your building.  Changes to the exterior that require a building permit must also be reviewed by the Historic District Commission (HDC).  All proposed changes for alterations, additions, and new construction must conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation. When applying to the HDC, prepare an explanation of the proposed changes to the property and submit said application to the HDC office located in the Community Development Division on the 2nd floor of City Hall.  Please see the application deadline dates for submittals on the meeting schedule.