HomeMy WebLinkAbouthdccharge - Amended by Chapter 301, Acts of 2020 HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION (HDC)
Members: 5 full,4 Associates
Appointed by: Select Board
Length of Term: 5 years
Appointments made: January 1
Meeting Times: 1st Thursday of every month
Description: The Historic Districts Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving all plans within the
Lexington Historic Districts for construction,demolition, exterior renovations,color changes,and signs.
Criteria for Membership:
INDIVIDUAL:Individuals involved with this committee should have a sense of dedication to historical heritage,
historical preservation,and to the special townscape of Lexington and the concept of architectural compatibility. A
full member who has served consecutively for the equivalent of two full terms(10 years)or more,shall not be re-
appointed until after a lapse of at least one year.
Two appointments are made from four candidates nominated by the Lexington Historical Society,one from two
candidates nominated by The Lexington Chamber of Commerce,one from two candidates nominated by the
trustees of the Cary Memorial Library and one member selected at large by the Select Board.Four associate
members are appointed for 5 year terms from nominations by the same organization.
COLLECTIVE:The Select Board seek members with the following backgrounds:
•Legal training and experience
•Historical training or experience
•Training in architecture,architectural history and aesthetics
•Training and/or experience in graphic design
•Membership in the local business community
Ref.: MGL Chapter 40C §4
Chapter 447,Acts of 1956
Chapter 185,Acts of 1958
Chapter 579,Acts of 1966
Chapter 268,Acts of 1976
Chapter 375,Acts of 1982
Selectmen designated as Special Municipal Employees on April 24, 1963.
Selectmen reaffirmed designation as Special Municipal Employees on January 18,2006.
Amended by Chapter 301,Acts of 2020