Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission consists of five members appointed by the Commissioners of St. Michaels for a term of three years.

The Historic District Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

Under a specific set of regulations and guidelines, the Commission is required by law to review the appropriateness of most exterior architectural design changes, additions, new construction and demolition.

The St. Michaels Historic District was created in 1972 to safeguard the heritage of the Town of St. Michaels by protecting and preserving buildings, structures, sites, objects, public ways and views located in the town that reflect the Town’s cultural, social, political, and architectural history. The preservation of the above elements serves not only to protect the educational, cultural, and economic values of the Town and its citizens, but also to promote these values to the public.

Unless notice is given of an alternative venue, all meetings will be held at the Boy Scout Cabin, located at 407 St. Mary’s Square.

Documents:
Historic District Design Guidelines 2023
Historic District Commission Information & Application Packet (Complete)
HDC Summary Application Procedure
HDC Application
HDC Proposed Materials Checklist
HDC Sign Agreement
HDC Administrative Fees
Kelvin Scale
Historic District Commission Brochure
HDC Rules of Procedures

For information on the The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties click here.

For information on the Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program click here.

DRAFT Upcoming Agendas
Agendas can be found under the “View News & Meetings” on the home page and opening the upcoming Historic District Meeting Date.

The following is a list of minutes for past Historic District Commission meetings occurring in St. Michaels. AUDIO recordings are posted a few days after the meeting (Effective 2/13/20.) Official minutes are added when approved by the Historic District Commission at the next month’s meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office at 410-745-9535 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

9-7-23 Video; 9-7-23 Audio;
8-3-23 Video; 8-3-23 Audio;
7-6-23 Video; 7-6-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 7-6-23
6-1-23 Video; 6-1-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 6-1-23
5-18-23 Video 1; 5-18-23 Video 2; 5-18-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 5-18-23
5-4-23 Video; 5-4-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 5-4-23
4-6-23 Video; 4-6-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 4-6-23
3-2-23 Video; 3-2-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 3-2-23
2-2-23 Video – unavailable, technical difficulties; 2-2-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 2-2-23
1-5-23 Video; 1-5-23 Audio; Approved Minutes 1-5-23
12-1-22 Video; 12-1-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 12-1-22
11-3-22 Video; 11-3-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 11-3-22
10-6-22 Video; 10-6-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 10-6-22
9-1-22 Video; 9-1-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 9-1-22
8-4-22 Video; 8-4-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 8-4-22
7-7-22 Video; 7-7-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 7-7-22
6-2-22 Video; 6-2-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 6-2-22
5-5-22 Video; 5-5-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 5-5-22
4-7-22 Video; 4-7-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 4-7-22
3-3-22 Video; 3-3-22 Audio ; Approved Minutes 3-3-22
2-3-22 Video; 2-3-22 Audio; Approved Minutes 2-3-22
1-6-22 Video; 1-6-22 Audio; 1-6-22 Approved Minutes
12-2-21 Video; 12-2-21 Audio; 12-2-21 Approved Minutes
11-4-21 Video; 11-4-21 Audio; 11-4-21 Approved Minutes
10-7-21 Video; 10-7-21 Audio; 10-7-21 Approved Minutes
9-15-21 Video; 9-15-21 Audio; 9-15-21 Approved Minutes
9-2-21 Video; 9-2-21 Audio; 9-2-21 Approved Minutes
8-5-21 Video; 8-5-21 Audio; 8-5-21 Approved Minutes
7-1-21 Video; 7-1-21 Audio; 7-1-21 Approved Minutes
6-3-21 Video; 6-3-21 Audio; 6-3-21 Approved Minutes
5-6-21 Video; 5-6-21 Audio;5-6-21 Approved Minutes
4-1-21 Video; 4-1-21 Audio; 4-1-21 Approved Minutes
3-4-21 Video; 3-4-21 Audio; 3-4-21 Approved Minutes
2-4-21 Video; 2-4-21 Audio; 2-4-21 Approved Minutes
1-7-21 Video; 1-7-21 Audio; 1-7-21 Approved Minutes
12-3-20 Video; 12-3-20 Audio; 12-3-20 Approved Minutes
11-5-20 Video; 11-5-20 Audio; 11-5-20 Approved Minutes
10-1-20 Video; 10-1-20 Audio; 10-1-20 Approved Minutes
9-3-20 Video; 9-3-20 Audio; 9-3-20 Approved Minutes
7-29-20 Video; 7-29-20 Audio; 7-29-20 Approved Minutes
6-30-20 Video; (Audio minute malfunction); 6-30-20 Approved Minutes
5-18-20 Audio; 5-18-20 Approved Minutes
3-5-20 Audio; 3-5-20 Approved Minutes
2-6-20 Audio (Part 1) 2-6-20 Audio (Part 2); 2-6-20 Approved Minutes
1-2-20
12-5-19
11-7-19
10-3-19
9-5-19
8-1-19
7-11-19
6-6-19
5-2-19
4-4-19
3-7-19
2-7-19
1-3-19
12-6-18
11-1-18
11-19-18
10-18-18
10-4-18
9-20-18 Workshop
9-6-18
8-9-18
8-2-18
7-5-18
6-7-18