Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal
Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal
Welcome to the Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal!
About the Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal:
We developed this site in an effort to provide more access and opportunity for the public to engage in cases that affect their communities. Below you can provide your comments about cases that are currently under review by the Historic Preservation Commission. You can also participate via phone or email. Let’s get started.
Scroll down to submit your comments on individual cases by clicking the "Participate" button. NOTE: You must submit your name and email to submit comments.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your public comment!
About the Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission has 7 members appointed by the County Council. The Commission reviews structures and sites for historic significance and submits recommendations to the County Council for designation of these sites to the Frederick County Register of Historic Places. The HPC also reviews applications for Certificates of Approval for exterior work on properties listed on the County Register of Historic Places.
The Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually monthly on the first Wednesday at 6:30pm. The public is invited to watch the meetings live via Channels 19 or 1085 or streaming at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/FCGTV. Listen Live, provide public comment, or leave a voicemail: 1-855-925-2801, Enter Code: 4962
Visit our website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/HistoricPreservation
If you would like to view past meetings, please visit Video Archives | Frederick County MD - Official Website
Cases Open for Public Comment
HPC26-0204DR 16609 South Seton Ave
The applicant is seeking a demolition permit for the dwelling located at 16609 South Seaton Ave., Emmitsburg.In accordance with amended §1-23-8 of the Frederick County Code, the Historic Preservation...
Meeting Documents
The agenda will be posted at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
2026 Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Dates and Agendas
January 7 - Cancelled
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2