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PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY Local Historic Districts of New Hampshire With Their Historic District Commissions and Heritage Commissions Julia Ferrari, Nancy Garrison, Audra Klumb, and James Perkins Advised by: Elizabeth Muzzey 9/19/2012 The students in the Preservation Planning and Management course at Plymouth State University researched the locally designated historic districts, Historic District Commissions and Heritage Commissions of New Hampshire. The students used online research and direct communication with the towns of New Hampshire to find fiftysix towns in New Hampshire have locally designated historic districts. The districts are of varying ages, sizes, and hold differing levels of protection. The districts are managed and governed by Historic District Commissions, Heritage Commissions, and other groups.

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  • PLYMOUTHSTATEUNIVERSITY

    LocalHistoricDistrictsof

    NewHampshireWithTheirHistoricDistrictCommissionsand

    HeritageCommissions

    JuliaFerrari,NancyGarrison,AudraKlumb,andJamesPerkinsAdvisedby:ElizabethMuzzey

    9/19/2012

    ThestudentsinthePreservationPlanningandManagementcourseatPlymouthStateUniversityresearchedthelocallydesignatedhistoricdistricts,HistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissionsofNewHampshire.ThestudentsusedonlineresearchanddirectcommunicationwiththetownsofNewHampshiretofindfiftysixtownsinNewHampshirehavelocallydesignatedhistoricdistricts.Thedistrictsareofvaryingages,sizes,andholddifferinglevelsofprotection.ThedistrictsaremanagedandgovernedbyHistoricDistrictCommissions,HeritageCommissions,andothergroups.

  • ForwardInNewHampshire,localhistoricdistrictsrangeinsizeandcharacterfromlargecommercialand

    residentialdowntownstoriverfrontbrickindustrialcomplexesandsmallclustersofpublicbuildingsinpristine19thcenturyvillagecenters.Thefirstdistricts,establishedinthe1960s,predatethecurrentstatelegislationthatenablestheiruseasapreservationtoolinNewHampshire.In1983,statelawdeclaredthatsafeguardingacommunitysheritagewasapublicpurposeandthatlocalhistoricdistrictingofferedanumberofbenefits,suchasconservingpropertyvalues,strengtheningthelocaleconomy,fosteringcivicbeautyandpromotingtheeducationandpleasureofresidents(NHRSA674:45).

    Localhistoricdistrictsdifferfromothertypesofhistoricaldesignations,suchaslistingontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesortheNewHampshireStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces.Althoughhistoricalresourcesmaybelistedasdistrictsonbothoftheregisters,thelistingishonorific,byeithertheNationalParkServiceortheStateofNewHampshire,andcarriesnoregulatoryoversight.

    Therearenow56localhistoricdistrictsinNewHampshire.Thisnumberhasgrownandrecededwithtime,ascommunitieshavemanagedgrowthandchangeinwaysthatbestmettheirobjectives.Historicdistrictcommissions,comprisedoflocalvolunteersappointedbythecommunity,overseechangeswithinalocalhistoricdistrictandserveasimportantsourcesoftechnicalassistanceforpropertyowners.InNewHampshire,localhistoricdistrictcommissionsoperatewithnooversightorapprovalsfromstateorfederalgovernment.Inthe1980sand1990s,commissionswereunitedbyamembershipgroup,knownastheNewHampshireAssociationofHistoricDistrictCommissions,butthatorganizationhassincedisbanded.

    Historicdistrictingisoftentoutedasatriedandtestedeconomicdevelopmenttool.StudiesontheeconomicimpactofhistoricpreservationfromacrossthecountryconfirmtheeconomicbenefitsassumedbyNewHampshirestatelawin1983.Inthespringof2012,graduatestudentsinthePreservationPlanningandManagementcourseatPlymouthStateUniversityreviewedsuchstudiesandfoundthatnostatewideanalysishadbeencompletedforNewHampshire.Astheyconsideredwhethersuchastudycouldbecommissionedforthestate,onefactbecameclear:alackofcurrentbaselineinformationontheextentofhistoricdistrictinginthestatewouldhamperanyeffort.

    Thisreportseekstoremedythatlackofupdatedandaccuratedata.Itincorporatesinformationoneachdistrictandthecommunityinwhichitislocatedandpresentsanumberoffindingsandrecommendations.Thelatterarebasedonthedataitself,aswellasthechallengesofandprocessesforgatheringit.

    Althoughtheinformationinthisreportisofgreatvaluein2012,itwillonlyremain100%currentuntilanewhistoricdistrictisestablishedoracommunitychangesawebsitelinkorstreetaddress.GraduatestudentsinfuturecoursesatPlymouthStateUniversitysHistoricPreservationProgramwillcontinuetoinvestigatetheextentandvalueofNewHampshireslocalhistoricdistrictsandupdatethedatainthisreportastimeandresourcesallow.

    ElizabethH.MuzzeyPlymouthStateUniversityAdjunctFaculty

    Director,NHDivisionofHistoricalResourcesStateHistoricPreservationOfficer

    June2012

  • ~1~

    IntroductionThestudentsofthePreservationPlanningandManagement,PlymouthStateUniversityclassofSpring2012undertooktheprojectofcollectinginformationonalloftheStateofNewHampshireslocallydesignatedhistoricdistricts,HistoricDistrictCommissions,andHeritageCommissions.Thepurposeofthisundertakingwastogathertheinformationinoneplaceandmakeitavailabletothepublic.Beforebeginningtheresearch,allthatwasavailabletothepublicofNewHampshirewasalistofHeritageandHistoricDistrictCommissionscompiledandheldbytheNHDivisionofHistoricalResources(NHDHR).ThemostrecentlistofHeritageandHistoricDistrictCommissionsinNewHampshirewasdatedSeptember2006andcontained87towns1.

    NHRSA673:1(II)statesthatanylocallegislativebodymayestablishanyorallofthefollowing:aheritagecommission,ahistoricdistrictcommission,anagriculturalcommission,andahousingcommission.

    NHRSA674:44AHeritageCommissionAHeritageCommissionmaybeestablishedinaccordancewithRSA673fortheproperrecognition,use,andprotectionofresources,tangibleorintangible,primarilymanmade,thatarevaluedfortheirhistoriccultural,aesthetic,orcommunitysignificancewithintheirnatural,built,orculturalcontexts.NHRSA674:44bgrantstheHeritageCommissionpowerstooverseeandprotecttheresourcesdiscussedaboveandallowstheHeritageCommissionthepowerstoassumethecompositionanddutiesofthehistoricdistrictcommission.

    NHRSA674:46aPowersandDutiesoftheHistoricDistrictCommission(I.)Forthepurposeofestablishingalegalbasisforthedistrict,thehistoricdistrictcommissionmayperformresearchandpreparethecontentofthehistoricdistrictordinancepriortoitsadoptionoramendmentasprovidedinRSA675:2.Incasesinwhichamunicipalitychoosestohavebothaheritagecommissionandahistoricdistrictcommission,thehistoricdistrictcommissionmayrequestassistancefromtheheritagecommissioninperformingresearchandpreparingthecontentofthehistoricdistrictordinance.(II.)ThehistoricdistrictcommissionmayadoptandamendregulationsinthemannerprovidedinRSA675:6.(III.)ThehistoricdistrictcommissionshallberesponsibleforadministeringtheordinanceandregulationswithinthehistoricdistrictasprovidedinRSA676:810.(IV.)Alldistrictsandregulationsshallbecompatiblewiththemasterplanandzoningordinanceofthecity,town,orcountyinwhichtheyexist.(V.)Thehistoricdistrictcommissionmayassume,ifauthorizedbythelocallegislativebody,thecompositionanddutiesofheritagecommissions.

    Methods&ToolsThe2006listof87HeritageandHistoricDistrictCommissionsinNewHampshirewascombinedwithanadditional9townswhichreportedhavingaHeritageorHistoricDistrictCommissionontheNHDepartmentofEmploymentSecuritytownprofile,foratotalof96towns.Eachstudentwasgivenagroupoftownsoutofthe96whichhadapotentialofcontainingalocallydesignatedhistoricdistrict.Foreachtownthestudentsdeterminedifthetownhasadesignatedlocalhistoricdistrictand/orifthetownhasanactiveHistoricDistrictCommissionorHeritageCommission.Ifthetowndidhavealocally

    1The2006listofNHHeritageandHistoricDistrictCommissionsincludedthecommissionsnameandaddress,butinformationastohowthedatawascompiledwasnotavailable.

  • ~2~designatedhistoricdistrict,additionalinformationwascollectedforthatdistrictincluding:Typeofcommission(HeritageCommission,HistoricDistrictCommissionorother),websitelinktothecommission,linktothetownordinance,zoningsectionreferencingthehistoricdistrictand/orcommission,linktothetownsmasterplan,sectionintheMasterPlanreferencingtheprotectionofhistoricresources,linktothecommissionsguidelines,linktothemapshowingtheboundariesofthehistoricdistrict,nameofdistrict,yearthedistrictwasestablished,numberofpropertieswithinthedistrict,acreageofthedistrict,zoningtypewithinthedistrict,historyofthedistrict,andcharacteristicsofthedistrict.InformationontheHistoricDistrictCommissionand/orHeritageCommissionwasalsocollectedinaseparatesurveytargetingmunicipalitieswithlocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictswhichincludedthetypeofcommission,nameofeachhistoricdistrictwiththenumberofproperties,yearestablishedandestimatedacreage,howoftenthecommissionmeets,andwhatbuilding/propertymodificationstheyoversee.

    Theresearchwasconductedbyreviewingonlinesources,whichincludedtownwebsites,masterplans,andzoningordinances.Thiswasfollowedbypersonalcontactwithatownrepresentativetoclarifyoraddmissingdata.ThisdatawascollectedintoadatabasesystemfoundatZOHO.com.Hereresearchersloggedtheirtowncontacts,addedandeditedentries,andgeneratedprogressreportsontheirassignedtowns.ThelocaldistrictsurveyformwascreatedandhostedusingFreeonlinesurveys.comwhichconsolidatedtheresponsesintoanExcelspreadsheetforreportingandanalysis.

    Results&AnalysisTheresearchdeterminedthat56townsinNewHampshirehavelocallydesignatedhistoricdistricts.EighteenoftheselocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictsarewithinCertifiedLocalGovernments(CLG),and38areintownswithoutCLGs.

    Ofthe96townsresearched,84townswerefoundtohavealocalHistoricDistrictCommission,HeritageCommissionoralocalhistoricdistrict.Theremaining12townsappeartohaveabandonedtheirformercommissionsanddistricts.

    HistoricDistrictsThelocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictsarehighlyvariable,beingofvaryingsizes,containingbuildingsofdifferentzoningtypes,andofdifferentcharacteristics.The56townswithhistoricdistrictsaremanagedbyHistoricDistrictCommissions,HeritageCommissions,andsomearemanagedbyotherentitieswithinthetown.ThirtyfivetownshaveHeritageCommissions,thirty

    Figure1 LocationofHistoricDistrictsinNH

  • ~3~

    Table1.Thenumberoftownswitheitherhistoricdistrictorheritagecommissionsincreasedthrough2006butdeclinedinthefinalperiodfrom87to84.

    fourtownshaveHistoricDistrictCommissionsandfourteentownshavebothHistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissions.Onetown,Wolfeborohastwolocalhistoricdistrictsbutin2010abolishedtheHistoricDistrictCommissionenforcingtheirordinance.

    ThelocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictsarefoundthroughoutthecentralandsouthernpartofNewHampshire.NohistoricdistrictswereidentifiedwithinornorthoftheWhiteMountains.ThemostnortherntownwithahistoricdistrictwasSandwich,NHatthesouthernedgeoftheWhiteMountains.Figure1showsthegeographicallocationofthehistoricdistrictsthroughoutNewHampshire.

    TheearliesthistoricdistrictswereestablishedinNHin1966(Rye),withnineteenothersestablishedduringthe1960sand1970s.Fourteenhistoricdistrictswereestablishedinthe1980s,nineinthe1990s,andsevenfrom2000to2010.Theremainingsixdidnotofferadateofestablishmentfortheirlocallydesignatedhistoricdistricts.

    691,059peoplelivewithinthe56townswhichhaveaHistoricDistrictsand657,706peoplelivewithintheother178NHtowns.Ademographicanalysisoftownsthatsupportlocalhistoricdistrictsshowsthattheytendtobeinthelarger,moredenselypopulatedareasoftheirrespectivecounties.Otherfactorslikemedianhouseholdincome,collegedegrees,andmedianageappearedtohaveverylittlesignificanceandsometimesinunanticipateddirections.Localhistoricdistrictsseemedslightlymoreprevalentinmunicipalitieswithlowerhouseholdincomesandyoungerpopulations,forexample

    HistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissionsMostoftheHistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissionsmeetmonthly,withnineofthecommissionsmeetingasneededandonecommission(Danville)meetingtwiceamonth.Eightypercentofthecommissionsregulatesiding,roofing,andwindows.Landscapeandpaintareregulatedinonlyhalfoftherespondingtowns.

    Ofthe96townsreviewed,wefindthattwelveofthetownslisteddonothaveeitheralocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictorHeritage/HistoricDistrictCommissionin2012.Historicaltrendsshowthatin1996,58townshadHistoricDistrictCommissionsand5townshadHeritageCommissions.In2000,fifteenHeritage/HistoricDistrictCommissionswereaddedacrossthestateandtwowereabolished.In2006,twelvecommissionswereaddedandonewasabolished.In2012wefindthatnineCommissionshavebeenaddedandtwelvewereabolished.

  • ~4~ConclusionsTheamountofinformationavailableoneachofthetownswebsitesvariedgreatly.Sometownshadalloftheneededinformationinaneasytofindformat.Othertownshadinformationhiddenawayandrequiredlongsearches.OthertownssuchasSouthHampton,atthetimeofthisreport,donothaveawebpageatall.Manywebsiteshadlimitedinformation,suchasalistofcommissionmembersorlinkstomeetingminutes.Manyofthelargerormoreweborientedtownshadlinkstothezoningordinances,masterplan,meetingminutes,districtmap,contactinformationforthecommission,guidelines,andinformationaboutthehistoricdistrict(s).

    DiscussionCompletingthisprojectthestudentsdeterminedthatnotalloftheinformationregardinglocallydesignatedhistoricdistrictsisequallyavailableorknownforeachofthetownsinNewHampshire.EvenwhenindirectcontactwitharepresentativefromatownsHistoricDistrictCommissionquestionssuchaswhenthedistrictwasestablishedorhowmanypropertiesoracresareinthedistrictwerenotalwaysreadilyavailable.

    DiscussionswithindividualsfoundthatHistoricDistrictCommissionsand/orHeritageCommissionscanbefragileintheirpresence.Onepersoncanbeleadingtheeffort,andifthatpersonleaves,nooneelsecanfollowupormaywanttofollowup.

    Tostrengthentheimportanceandpermanenceofahistoricdistrict,HistoricDistrictCommissionand/orHeritageCommissionwerecommend:

    AstrongWebPresence;withdetailedinformationaboutthehistoricdistrictorCommission,alinktothemapshowingthedistrictboundaries,alistofrulesorregulationsgoverningthedistrict,andhowtoapplyforpermits.

    o Awebsitetemplatereflectingcurrentbestpracticesandmodestsupportmightassisttownslackingtechnologicalresources.

    o Improvedaccessandtransparencywillhelpimprovecommunicationwithdistrictresidentsandimproveunderstandingofandcompliancewithdistrictregulations

    CommissionerTraining:Training/orientationmaterialsforcommissionmembersandalternatesmaybeincompleteinsometowns.Anonlinetrainingcourseforcommissionersmightprovehelpful.

    AregionalorstatewideorganizationthatlinksandinformstheHistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissionstoprovidesupport,informationongrantsandfundingopportunities,andeducationalopportunities.ThiswaspreviouslyprovidedbythedisbandedNewHampshireAssociationofHistoricDistrictCommissions.

    Incentivesshouldbeprovidedtohelpsustainlocalhistoricdistricts:promotingparticipationinHistoricDistrictCommissionsandHeritageCommissionsofresidents/businessownersofstructureswithinhistoricdistrictswouldhelpincreasethelongevityoftheCommissions.Disincentivessuchasapplicationfeesandunexpecteddelaysforminorprojectscouldbeeliminated.Periodicfieldsurveysofhistoricdistrictsmightallowcommissionstoanticipatetheneedsoflocalpropertyownersandbeginanearlydialog.

  • APPENDIXALOCALHISTORICDISTRICTDATABYTOWN

  • District View

    Town Name Amherst

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Section D, Historic District Commission Regulations

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Section 2, Plan Elements - Historic and CulturalResources

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Amherst Historic District

    Year Established 1991

    No. Properties 120

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History The Historic District, the largest in New Hampshire,comprises more than 1600 acres and 120 buildings.

    Amherst became the first seat of HillsboroughCounty when the county was formed in 1769. Thecentral village contained the courthouse, completewith jail, pillory and whipping post. By 1869, allcounty government had moved to either Manchesteror Nashua. Many historic buildings are wellpreserved in the center of town, and the Amherstvillage area is well known for its history and beauty.The Village Common has played an important role inthe cultural development of the community and hasserved as a center of activity for nearly 200 years,continuing to be a focal part of the community byhosting events. The historic district borders theTown Center/Commons.

    District Characteristics The District is so designated by the U.S. Departmentof the Interior, under whose basic regulations theNational Historic Landmark designation has beenearned. The properties cover the period from 1700-1924 and incorporate important Colonial, Federaland Greek revival styles; the entire Historic Districtis on the National Register. The Historic District hasplayed a significant role in understanding the historyof the town, and the role in local and regionalhistory. The designation, Historic District, meansthat the District possesses significance in Americanhistory, architecture, or culture and retains itshistoric integrity.

    http://amherstnh.gov/historic-district/http://amherstnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/rulesandregulations/p184-202.pdfhttp://amherstnh.gov/master-plan/http://amherstnh.gov/master-plan/

  • Other Comments The Historic District Commission currently consistsof five members and five alternates, all of whom areappointed by the Board of Selectmen. TheCommission meets monthly, and is charged byordinance with the responsibility of reviewingapplications for Certificates of Approval for exterioralterations to buildings and settings within theHistoric District. In early 1991, Historic DistrictCommission Regulations (i.e., design guidelines)were completed. They are a land use Board andadvisory in nature. The commissions immediategoal is to inventory the entire Town for historic andcultural resources as well as assist homeowners inpreserving Amhersts heritage.

    NR Districts Amherst Village Historic District - 19820818

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Danforth's Corner/Ponemah Road (A) - 06-13-1990,Jasper Farm Historic District - 06-13-1990, SouthMerrimack Village (B) - 06-13-1990, South PonemahRoad Historic District (P) - 06-13-1993, SouthMerrimack Road Area - 06-13-1993

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:00:04

  • Town Name Bedford

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article VII, Historic District

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Historic and Cultural Resources

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Bedford Historic District

    Year Established 1974

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential,Institutional

    District History

    District Characteristics The purpose of the Historic District is to ensure thatnew construction and significant building andproperty renovations are in keeping with thecharacter of the district and preserve the Townscultural, economic andarchitectural history. At the same time, the HistoricDistrict Commission strives to balance concerns andprotect historic character of the Town center,keeping in mind that Commission decisions have animpact on residents and businesses in the District.

    Other Comments In March 2012, after Town agreement, it wasdecided to exclude commercial properties from theHistoric District.The Historic District Commission meets on a monthlybasis and regulates the Historic District. Items undertheir concern include fences, landscape,roofing/siding, windows and signage. The HistoricDistrict Commission administers Article VII, HistoricDistrict of the Bedford Zoning Ordinance, and adoptsand amends regulations for the administration of theHistoric District. The Historic District Commissionregularly reviews applications for property ownerswho want to make improvements within the HistoricDistrict.

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by NG

    http://www.bedfordnh.org/pages/BedfordNH_BComm/Historic/Indexhttp://www.bedfordnh.org/pages/BedfordNH_BComm/Historic/Historic_District_Ordinance.pdfhttp://www.vhb.com/bedfordmasterplan/default.asphttp://www.bedfordnh.org/pages/BedfordNH_BComm/Historic/2011%20HDC%20Regulations.pdfhttp://www.bedfordnh.org/pages/BedfordNH_BComm/Historic/HDCMap

  • Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:03:04

  • Town Name Bristol

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article XIII

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chapter 6

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Bristol Historic District Overlay

    Year Established 2006

    No. Properties 32

    Est. Acreage 13

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Professional

    District History A local historic district is one of the most effectiveand comprehensive mechanisms to manage changein an historic area. Such a district ensures that newconstruction and significant renovation are respectfulof existing character. In March of 2006, the Town ofBristol voted to pass its current Historic DistrictOrdinance.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The Historic District Zoning Ordinance is a subset ofthe Town of Bristols Zoning Ordinance, and as aresult there are some land use items that fall underthe jurisdiction of both, in particular, signage andlighting. For instance, the size and number of signson a property are regulated townwide includingwithin the Historic District by the towns ZoningOrdinance. Within the Historic District, sign design isregulated by the Historic District Ordinance. Thus, insome cases, for certain changes made in the HistoricDistrict, approval is necessary from both the townsHistoric District Commission (for the Historic DistrictOrdinance) and the Planning Board (for the townsZoning Ordinance).

    NR Districts Central Square Historic District - 19830324

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Pleasant St. Neighborhood Historic District - 09-01-1993, IPC Upper Dam - 07-23-2008

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:50:31

    http://www.bristolhdc.org/http://www.townofbristolnh.org/Government/Zoning/Additional%20Links/zoning_ordinance.pdfhttp://www.townofbristolnh.org/Government/Planning/Additional%20Links/Master%20Plan/master_plan.htmlhttp://files.bristolhdc.org/application_process/design_standards.pdf

  • Town Name Canaan

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Section IX

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Canaan Street Historic District

    Year Established 1986

    No. Properties 91

    Est. Acreage 185

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History The Canaan Historic District, the first historic districtin New Hampshire in a town without zoningordinance, was first established in 1968. Due tolegal requirements, the District was reestablished bya vote of the Town on Article 1 on March 11, 1986,and the Historic District Commission was establishedby vote of the Town on March 15, 1986. The CanaanStreet Historic District was listed in the NationalRegister of Historic Places on May 7, 1973. The OldMeeting House was previously listed on March 24,1972.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The Canaan Historic District is located on CanaanStreet and includes properties extending from theOld North Church, southward along Canaan Street,past the Museum and Old Meeting House, andcontinuing past the Pinnacle House, toapproximately the highest point on Canaan Street.The easterly boundary is Canaan Street Lake, andthe westerly boundary is a line 500 feet west ofCanaan Street.

    The Master Plan identifies the resources and needsof the community and recommends a plan for itsgrowth and meeting its needs. It does not restrictgrowth by regulation. Typically this is done throughzoning ordinances. Canaan does not have atownwide zoning ordinance.

    NR Districts Canaan Street Historic District - 19730507

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Canaan Street Historic District - 05-07-1973

    Other Surveys

    http://canaannh.org/boards/historic_district_commission/index.htmlhttp://canaannh.org/boards/planning_board/MasterPlan2006.pdfhttp://canaannh.org/boards/historic_district_commission/HDC-Regs-01-25-12.pdf

  • Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:16:34

  • Town Name Canterbury

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 13

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Center Historic District, Shaker Historic District

    Year Established

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Residential, Professional

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The purpose of the Center Historic District is: Toacknowledge those areas of cultural aesthetic orhistoric value as community assets which must be conservedby special consideration of the impact of uses in theseareas.

    The purpose of the Shaker Village MuseumPreservation District is: To foster and encourage thepreservation of the Canterbury Shaker Village, andeducation regarding the Canterbury Shakers. Thetown recognizes that the Canterbury Shaker Village,including the existing buildings, the Shaker Ponds,the prime agricultural and forest land, represents aunique part of Canterbury's history, and finds thatits preservation, restoration and enhancement are inthe public interest. It is recognized that the propertyis restricted by a Conservation and PreservationEasement granted to the State of New Hampshire,dated December 17, 1992, and recorded in theMerrimack County Registry of Deeds at Book 1903,Page 1412 (hereinafter the "ConservationEasement"). It is understood that the uses ofproperty within this district are restricted by theConservation Easement, that future developmentcan occur only in specific locations and under thespecific restrictions set forth in the ConservationEasement, and that subdivision of the land is notpermitted.

    NR Districts Canterbury Shaker Village - 19750617

    http://www.canterbury-nh.org/pages/canterburynh_historic/indexhttp://www.canterbury-nh.org/Pages/CanterburyNH_ZBA/I030322A2.0/ZONING%20ORDINANCE%202011.pdfhttp://www.canterbury-nh.org/Pages/CanterburyNH_ZBA/I030322A2.0/ZONING%20ORDINANCE%202011.pdf

  • Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Rocky Pond Summer Camp Historic District - 08-18-1993, Canterbury Center Historic District - 12-17-1997

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 07:57:00

  • Town Name Claremont

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Claremont Historic District

    Year Established 1983

    No. Properties 179

    Est. Acreage 93

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Professional,Institutional

    District History Claremont Historic District includes the DowntownNational Historic District, Mondanock Mills NationalHistoric District, Lower Village/Downtown NationalHistoric District.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The HDC now has 3 members, a chairman, andseveral vacancies.

    NR Districts Central Business District - 19780221, Lower VillageDistrict - 19780221, Monadnock Mills - 19790215

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Claremont Lower Village Historic District - 03-03-1993, High Street Historic District - 08-27-2003

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:17:15

    http://www.claremontnh.com/government-information/bcc/hdc.asphttp://www.claremontnh.com/government-information/bcc/documents/HistoricResourcesChapterFinalDraft.pdfhttp://www.claremontnh.com/pdf/Historic-District-Commission-Guidelines.pdfhttp://www.claremontnh.com/government-information/bcc/documents/HistoricDistrictMap.pdf

  • Town Name Concord

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section 28-3-4 Historic (HI) District

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Concord Historic District

    Year Established 1967

    No. Properties 15

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Residential, Institutional

    District History Organized public preservation activity in Concordbegan in the 1960s when the pending demolition ofthe Franklin Pierce House and the former U.S. PostOffice (now the Legislative Office Building) broughtthe community together in successful protests. TheConcord Historic District and the administering Historic DistrictCommission were established in 1967 to safeguardthe heritage of the city as it is represented instructures of historical and architectural valuelocated, or which may be located, in the HistoricalDistrict. The District was listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places in 1975 and since thattime, the Concord Civic District, Downtown Concordand twenty-four individual properties have also beenlisted. [master plan]

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The Concord Historic District was established as amatter of public policy to recognize, preserve,enhance, and promote the continued use ofbuildings, structures, sites, areas, locales, anddistricts within the municipality of Concord havinghistorical, architectural, cultural, or designsignificance. Concord was among the first cities in NewHampshire to apply to the National Park ServicesCertified Local Government Program in 1989. Thisallowed the City to receive federal funds andtechnical assistance to integrate the process ofhistoric preservation with the work of the localgovernment. In 1994, Concord became the first city and one of the first communities in the state toestablish a Heritage Commission. The HeritageCommission replaced the Historic DistrictCommission, assuming its regulatory duties in

    http://www.concordnh.gov/Planning/HeritageCommission/concordv2.asp?siteindx=C50,50,08http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10210&stateId=29&stateName=New%20Hampshirehttp://www.concordnh.gov/Planning/HeritageCommission/Master%20Plan%202030%20Section%20VIII%20HISTORIC%20RESOURCES%2010-16-07.pdfhttp://www.concordnh.gov/Planning/HeritageCommission/Historic%20District%20Regulations/concordv2.asp?siteindx=C50,50,08,20http://www.concordnh.gov/planning/HeritageCommission/historicdistrict/historicmap2.pdf

  • addition to providing advice on preservation-relatedprojects throughout the city. [From the ConcordMaster Plan]

    NR Districts Blossom Hill and Calvary Cemeteries - 20101215,Concord Civic District - 19831222, Concord HistoricDistrict - 19750611, Downtown Concord HistoricDistrict - 20000609, Page Belting Company Mills- 20020614

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Eagle Square Historic District - 03-10-1980,Gasholder/Holt Brothers Industrial Dist (G) - 11-10-1980, Josiah Bartlett Road Rural Historic Area - 05-12-1993, Loudon Road Agricultural Historic District- 05-12-1993, Concord District A - 07-07-1993,Concord District B - 07-07-1993, East ConcordVillage (EC) - 03-14-1996, Downtown ConcordHistoric District (DC) - 05-03-2000, South EndRailyard - 07-26-2000, Broadway/Rollins ParkHistoric District (BRP) - 05-12-2004

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 07:58:37

  • Town Name Danville

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article XIII, /pg 86 zoning

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section 7-1 thru 7-22

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Danville Village Historic District

    Year Established 1999

    No. Properties 16

    Est. Acreage 450

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History 1996 Heritage Commission established1999 Historic District establishedHeritage Commission oversees the Historic District

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

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    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 06-12-2012 08:38:18

    http://www.townofdanville.org/heritage/http://www.townofdanville.org/heritage/about/hxdistrict/http://www.townofdanville.org/towndocuments/2009masterplan/2009%20masterplan.pdfhttp://www.townofdanville.org/towndocuments/2011zoningord/2011_Danville_Zoning_Ordinance.pdfhttp://www.townofdanville.org/towndocuments/2009masterplan/2009%20masterplan.pdf

  • Town Name Deering

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Deering Historical District

    Year Established 2010

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Commercial, Residential

    District History Recently established Historic District (2010) which isoverseen by the Heritage and Historic DistrictCommission and the Town Planning Board. TheHeritage Commission meets on a monthly basis.

    District Characteristics Town Hall, having been used for over 220 yrs.,remains the historic center of Deering andsymbolizes its collective sense of community. At onetime Deering supported eleven public schools. Twoof the original school buildings are still standing: thebuildings of the East Deering School and the schoolat Deering Center that is now the town Library. In1860 Deering had several stores, many water mills,three post offices, two hotels and many successfulfarms.

    Deering is a small, rural, residential community; itsold homes, barns, and meeting places have becomethe essence of Deering and one of its greatestassets.

    Other Comments The Town Master Plan (2004) contains a list ofmultiple buildings that are considered historicallysignificant (Table III-7, History and Culture section).

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    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

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    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:04:37

    http://www.deering.nh.us/Public_Documents/DeeringNH_Heritage/indexhttp://www.deering.nh.us/Public_Documents/DeeringNH_Zoning/Deering_2008_zoning_ordinance%5B1%5D.pdfhttp://www.deering.nh.us/Public_Documents/DeeringNH_planning/master_plan/http://www.deering.nh.us/Public_Documents/DeeringNH_Planning/master_plan/Deering%20Historic%20and%20Cultural_11x17.pdf

  • Town Name Derry

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Section 165-28.1 Architectural Design Regulations

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chapter 9, Historic and Cultural Resources

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name East Derry Historic District

    Year Established 1982

    No. Properties 22

    Est. Acreage 720

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History East Derry also known as Upper Village, the areawhere the earliest settlements occurred. Later areasettlements involved the area known as DerryVillage and the downtown area. Although nowconsidered part of Derry, at one time East Derry wasa separate area. There is a designated HistoricDistrict, but no District ordinance. There is a Historicoverlay area. The Heritage Commission meets on amonthly basis; there is no direct regulation ofexterior building features.

    The builders and owners of the Upper Village'shouses were intimately connected with the religious,commercial, and educational activities of the area. Itis the Upper Village settlers who were responsiblefor the establishment of the Presbyterian faith withinNew England.

    District Characteristics The East Derry Historic District's houses were allconstructed between 1810 and the early 1900s, withthe majority built in the early-to-mid 1800s. Nohouses have been built in the Village since 1929.The greatest number of homes within the East DerryHistoric District are in the Federal style, but the EastDerry Historic District does display a wide variety ofwell-integrated architectural styles. Few of thebuildings have undergone major alterations, and allare in good condition. Upper Village's twenty-twobuildings provide an "unusually cohesive study of19th century architectural styles from about 1810 tothe beginning of the 20th century.

    Other Comments The East Derry Historic District was listed on theNational Register of Historic Places in 1982.

    NR Districts East Derry Historic District - 19820810

    http://www.derry.nh.us/Pages/DerryNH_BComm/Heritagehttp://www.derry-nh.org/Pages/DerryNH_Planning/ZO%2002-16-2012.pdfhttp://www.derry-nh.org/Pages/DerryNH_Planning/DerryMasterPlan2010_FinalDraft.pdf

  • Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Derry Village Historic District (DV) - 09-25-2002,Derry Town-wide Area Form - 04-24-2004

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    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 13:36:58

  • Town Name Dorchester

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Dorchester Historic District

    Year Established 1981

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments Boundaries of the Dorchester Common HistoricDistrict: shall be a 550 (five hundred and fifty foot)radius circle with the center point of this circle to bedemarked by a plaque on the Southwest corner ofthe property known as the Dorchester CommunityChurch property as recorded at Woodsville May 25,1955 in Liber 862, Folio 451; said plaque to belocated at a distance of 55 feet south of the stonewall behind the Dorchester Community Church.

    NR Districts Dorchester Common Historic District - 19850307

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:17:33

    http://townofdorchester.net/boards.committees.htmlhttp://townofdorchester.net/minutes_historic_commission/historic.commission_11.1.11.pdf

  • Town Name Durham

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 17

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Durham Historic District

    Year Established

    No. Properties 60

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Institutional

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Durham Historic District - 19800531

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Doe-Mooney-Dame-Stevens Farms Historic Dist.- 01-26-2005, Wiswall Falls Historic District (W)- 02-27-2008

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    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:02:07

    http://ci.durham.nh.us/GOVERNMENT/Commissions/historic/historic_meeting_agenda.htmlhttp://ci.durham.nh.us/DEPARTMENTS/planning/zoning_ordinance/Article_17.pdfhttp://ci.durham.nh.us/DEPARTMENTS/planning/masterplan.htmlhttp://www.ci.durham.nh.us/departments/planning/zoning_ordinance/Map_Historic.pdf

  • Town Name Effingham

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Pages 23 - 25

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Effingham Historic Districts

    Year Established 1985

    No. Properties 36

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History Pursuant to NH RSA 674:46, the Town of Effinghamhereby establishes the Center Effingham HistoricDistrict and the Lords Hill Historic District.

    The Lord's Hill Historic District contains twenty-oneproperties. There are also five small cemeteries. Theremaining sixteen properties have sixteen majorbuildings and nineteen outbuildings. Counting thebandstand, there are therefore thirty-six buildings inthe Lord's Hill Historic District. [Edited, fromwww.livingplaces.com]

    District Characteristics Lord's Hill is a remarkably cohesive village. All of itsmajor buildings are wooden and sheathed with whitepainted clapboards. This unity of material, similarityin size, consistent use of similar forms and roofs,and dominance of the "early American" styles, thevernacular, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, andColonial Revival styles, give the village exceptionalarchitectural unity. [Edited, fromwww.livingplaces.com]

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Lord's Hill Historic District - 19850912

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 13:38:47

    http://new.effinghamnh.net/historic-district-commission/http://ossipeelake.org/docs/effingham_zoning_ordinance.pdf

  • Town Name Epping

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section 19.5 Signage in Historic District

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Epping Historic Overlay District

    Year Established

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

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    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Sanborn/Liddy Historic District - 01-28-1991, WestEpping-Depot Neighborhood - 05-13-1991, HeddingCamp Meeting Grounds Hist. Dist. (H) - 09-20-2000

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    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:02:35

    http://www.townofepping.com/pdf/zoning_ordinaces/All_Zoning_2011.pdf

  • Town Name Exeter

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 8

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chapter 5 Section 8; Chapter 7 Section 3G; Chapter11

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Exeter Historic Districts (3)

    Year Established 1971

    No. Properties 51

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Institutional

    District History Front Street was established in 1971 and containsapproximately 51 properties.

    Downtown Historic District was established in 1979and contains approximately 56 properties.

    High Street Historic District was established in 2006and contains approximately 71 properties.

    District Characteristics Exeter was founded in 1638 and the Historic Districtcontains four houses from the 1700s and then HighStreet includes houses built after World War II.

    Other Comments The goal of the Exeter Historic District is "to keepExeter pretty".

    NR Districts Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District- 19801203, Exeter Waterfront Commercial HistoricDistrict (Boundary Increase) - 19861229, FrontStreet Historic District - 19730705

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Lyford/Conner Historic District - 01-12-1989, WestEnd Railroad Industrial District - 06-23-1999

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    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:03:54

    http://town.exeter.nh.us/hdc/index.cfmhttp://town.exeter.nh.us/Ordinances/zone%20ord%202011.pdfhttp://town.exeter.nh.us/planzone.cfmhttp://town.exeter.nh.us/map%20of%20HD.pdf

  • Town Name Fitzwilliam

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section pg. 22

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Fitzwilliam Historic District

    Year Established 1992

    No. Properties 165

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Agricultural, Residential

    District History In order to preserve and protect these resources, anHistoric District Commission was established by voteof Town Meeting in 1970; one of their tasks was todefine one or more historic districts. The currentboundaries of the District (see map) were approved at TownMeeting in 1992. This district is comprised of 165properties located primarily in the village center.

    In 2007 the Historic District Commission developedguidelines for the construction and reconstruction ofbuilding exteriors and the site and settings of thebuildings; and in 2008 an Historic District OverlayOrdinance was adopted at Town Meeting.

    District Characteristics District: primarily the current village center.

    Fitzwilliams historic district is a compact mixed usevillage centered on a Town Common dominated by theTown Hall, which along with seventeen other villagebuildings and lots, is on the National Register ofHistoric Places.

    Other Comments Ordinance amended January 26, 1999.

    Master Plan reference to historic vision:4. The integrity of Fitzwilliams historic past ispreserved

    "The residents of Fitzwilliam value the Towns richhistory, and support preservation of existing historicbuildings and archeological sites. "

    By their very nature historic neighborhoods embody

    http://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/Public_Documents/FitzwilliamNH_BComm/historichttp://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/Public_Documents/FitzwilliamNH_Code/bpinstructions?textPage=1http://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/Public_Documents/FitzwilliamNH_BComm/DRAFT%20Fitzwilliam%20Master%20Plan%202011http://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/Public_Documents/FitzwilliamNH_BComm/historichttp://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/public_documents/search

  • the principles of smart growth and sustainabledevelopment. Fitzwilliams historic district is a compact mixed usevillage centered on a Town Common dominated bythe Town Hall, which along with seventeen othervillage buildings and lots, is on the National Registerof Historic Places. For more than two and centuriesFitzwilliam has invited homes, farms, businesses,municipal buildings and community organizations toexist side by side in a rural village setting.

    NR Districts Fitzwilliam Common Historic District - 19970502

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Tommila Family Historic Neighborhood - 09-24-1997

    Other Surveys 2008: inventory of all historic homes listed 40homes built between 1750 and 1799; 77 between1800 and 1849; 128 between 1850 and 1900.

    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:53:33

  • Town Name Franklin

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Chapter 78

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Section V

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Franklin Falls Historic District

    Year Established 1982

    No. Properties 99

    Est. Acreage 52

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Industrial

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments In 2006, a PlanNH charrette was held in Franklin todiscuss the revitalization of the city's center. The reportincludes a brief historical outline of Franklin Falls'development since the first mills were constructed in the1820s.

    "It was strongly recommended that a DowntownRevitalization District be created with the samegeographic boundary as the Historic District. This districtwould place controls that are flexible enough torehabilitate and reuse existing buildings but provide aframework for the Planning Board to review variousapplications.

    Ordinances and design guidelines could be adopted in asimilar fashion as those in other towns such as Meredithand Portsmouth. Under this scenario, a new review andapproval mechanism could be created for the activities inthe District that involve exterior appearances - lighting,signs, renovation work, etc. - as opposed to the Planningor Zoning Board reviews that would deal with actual usesof a building. The Franklin Heritage Commission, or someother composite Board, could assume this responsibility."

    [from Plan NH Charrette, June 2006]

    Seewww.franklinnh.org/Pages/FranklinNH_PlanZoning/nh.pdf

    NR Districts Franklin Falls Historic District - 19820819

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) West Franklin Historic District - 03-12-1988, AikenFamily Webster Lake Complex - 03-22-2000, Webster

    http://www.franklinnh.org/Heritage%20Commission.htmhttp://www.ecode360.com/10176359http://www.franklinnh.org/Pages/FranklinNH_PlanZoning/plan.pdfhttp://www.franklinnh.org/Heritage%20Commission/FHC%20Regulations%20Amended%202009-08-10.pdfhttp://www.franklinnh.org/Heritage%20Commission/Heritage%20Commission%20PDF%20map%20053008.pdf

  • Farm Historic District - 11-07-2005, Bow Street HistoricArea (B) - 03-12-2008

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    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 13:40:21

  • Town Name Gilford

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 14

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chapter 6

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Gilford Village Historic District

    Year Established 1973

    No. Properties 71

    Est. Acreage 195

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential

    District History It is the purpose of this Article to safeguard theheritage of the Town as it is represented instructures of historical and architectural value; topreserve a district in the Town which reflectselements of its cultural, social, economic andpolitical history; to conserve property values in suchdistrict; to foster civic beauty; and to promote theuse of a Historic District for the education, pleasure,and welfare of the citizens of our Town.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments The boundaries of this District, as described herein,are those shown on the Official Gilford VillageHistoric District Map, which is on file and available tothe public at the Department of Planning and LandUse.

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    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Gilford Village Area Form (A) - 09-28-1990

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 06-12-2012 09:10:10

    http://www.gilfordnh.org/Public_Documents/GilfordNH_BComm/historic2http://www.gilfordnh.org/Public_Documents/GilfordNH_Planning/Ordinance2011.pdfhttp://www.gilfordnh.org/public_documents/GilfordNH_Planning/masterplan.pdf

  • Town Name Gilmanton

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Gilmanton Historic Districts (2)

    Year Established 1967

    No. Properties 98

    Est. Acreage 620

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History Gilmanton has two local historic districts: GilmantonCorners (established 1967) covers 53 properties on102 acres, and the Smith Meetinghouse HistoricDistrict (established 1977) covers 45 properties on517 acres.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments Current meeting agendas indicate an active HDC,but the Historic District Regulations, Master Plan,and Zoning Ordinance are not available online.

    All exterior property features are regulated withinthe districts at monthly HDC meetings.

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    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Rocky Pond Summer Camp Historic District - 08-18-1993, Gilmanton Iron Works Village - 01-28-2004

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:18:53

    http://www.gilmantonnh.org/index.php?pg=org&oc=hdc

  • Town Name Goffstown

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Sections 2, 13, 15

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Appendix C, Conservation, Open Space and HistoricPreservation

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Goffstown Historic Districts (3)

    Year Established 1983

    No. Properties 14

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History The Historic District is comprised of 3 separate,locally recognized districts:- Parker Station (est.1986) 7 properties, 1 partial property, area surveyed 2011-Grasmere (est. 1986) 4 properties, surveyed 2009 boundaries expanded in 1988 -Carr Court (est.1983) 2 properties, not surveyed

    Goffstown Historic District Commission est. 1981and also a Heritage Commission, each of thesecommissions meets monthly. Both are involved withregulating the historic districts.

    The Goffstown Historic District Commission (HDC) isthe primary board responsible for the preservationof these buildings, structures and features. In 1994,the Commission was given the additional role ofHeritage Commission, which has the ability to holdfunds for preservation. 13.4.3 Limits of the HIDistrict - The HI District includes the GrasmereDistrict, Parker Station District, and the Carr CourtDistrict. Within the HI District, no construction,demolition, or other activity shall be permittedwithout a Certificate of Appropriateness issued bythe Historic District Comm. .

    The HDC has identified the towns historic structuresand features, promoted the adoption of historicdistricts and developed a walking tour brochure forthe Village area, which is available at the Town Hall.The town has identified 60 historically significantstructures, 14 in recognized areas. The GoffstownMain Street Historic District is not a separate locallydesignated district (tables 2, 3 in Master plan).During the development of the 1997 Town MasterPlan, the Town residents also identified a number of

    http://www.goffstown.com/historic-district.htmlhttp://www.goffstown.com/images/stories/Town_Hall/Planning/Zoning%20Ordinance%203-13-12%20FINAL.pdfhttp://www.goffstown.com/planning-a-zoning/22-master-plan.htmlhttp://www.goffstown.c%20om/historic-district/318-hdc-maps.html%20%20%20and%20%20link:http://www.goffstown.com/images/stories/Town_Hall/Planning/Zoning%20Ordinance%203-13-12%20FINAL.pdf%20%20

  • other important historic or natural features, listed inTable 1, that were felt to form the cornerstones ofGoffstowns cultural heritage.

    District Characteristics As of 2004, there are still quite a few agriculturaluses remaining in Goffstown, although many ofthem keep a low profile. The landowners involvedprovide a vital part of the Towns rural character.

    The Historic District Commission and the GoffstownHistoric Society have exerted considerable effort toidentify and develop means for protecting historiclandmarks and Cornerstones in Goffstown. As aresult, residents are able to visit and learn aboutthese resources and be reasonably assured of theircontinued protection. However, there may be otherresources that have not yet been discovered.

    The Historic District Commission's Historic MarkerProgram seeks to educate the public about the manyhistorical people, places, and events in Goffstown'spast by emphasizing the presence of history allaround us. Each attractive marker displays aphotograph and brief description of the person,place, or event being commemorated, offeringvisitors and residents alike a glimpse into the Town'sunique heritage. The first seven historic markerswere installed in Spring 2012.

    A walking tour of historic landmarks was written bythe Goffstown Historic District Commission (1995).Main Street is an important part of the historic area.

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Goffstown Main Street Historic District - 20070315

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Goffstown Village Historic District Area Form - 07-08-1998

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    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:10:20

  • Town Name Hampstead

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section pg 107

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Hampstead Historic Districts (4)

    Year Established 1975

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History Regulations amended, June 1998

    4 districts, 1975, 1995, 1999, 1999.

    Historical Zone EOld Library BuildingTown PoundOld Main St. Cemetery

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

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    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 12:03:02

    http://www.hampsteadnh.us/Pages/HampsteadNH_BComm/Historic/indexhttp://www.hampsteadnh.us/Pages/HampsteadNH_BComm/Planning/Zoningregs2011.pdfhttp://www.hampsteadnh.us/pages/HampsteadNH_BComm/Planning/index?textPage=1http://www.hampsteadnh.us/pages/hampsteadnh_bcomm/Historic/regulation

  • Town Name Hancock

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 8, pg. 31-39

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Hancock Historic District

    Year Established 1975

    No. Properties 38

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Residential

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Hancock Village Historic District - 19880308

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

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    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:09:22

    http://www.hancocknh.org/Reports/Governing_Documents/ZO_2010-03_Internet.pdfhttp://www.hancocknh.org/Reports/Governing_Documents/ZO_2010-03_Internet.pdfhttp://www.hancocknh.org/HMPAC-20070210-SurveyTab.pdfhttp://www.hancocknh.org/HHDC/Article-8-Historic-District.pdfhttp://www.hancocknh.org/HHDC/Map.htm

  • Town Name Harrisville

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section pg. 12

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section pg. 2

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Harrisville Historic District

    Year Established 1969

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Industrial, Residential, Professional

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Beech Hill Summer Home District - 19880114,Chesham Village District - 19861229, HarrisvilleRural District - 19870218, Pottersville District- 19861229, Silver Lake District - 19861229

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    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:09:39

    http://harrisvillenh.org/VolunteerBoardsandCommittees.htmhttp://harrisvillenh.org/documents/Zoning_Ordinances2009edition.pdfhttp://harrisvillenh.org/documents/MasterPlan2000.pdf

  • Town Name Hebron

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article V

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Common Historic District

    Year Established 1985

    No. Properties 32

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Institutional

    District History

    District Characteristics While some of the present buildings in the Districtwere built during the early 1800's, there is not apredominant number of such buildings of buildingsof similar architectural design that relate to aparticular period to establish specific guidelinesbased on a certain period design.

    Other Comments The Historic District provides an important emotionaland physical common ground for the community,and will continue to do so in the future. To preservethe uniquely beautiful Town Common, any new orremodeled buildings regulated by the HebronHistoric District Commission will be kept in thetradition of old New England. Every effort will bemade to keep the historic buildings surrounding theVillage Green a vital part of the community. To thisend, priority will be given to renovating andrepurposing town-owned buildings rather thanconstructing new buildings. Handicapped accessiblespaces for civic, recreational, cultural, andcommunity events will be available for citizens of allages and interests to gather and interact with oneanother. [From Plan NH charrette.]

    NR Districts Hebron Village Historic District - 19850307

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 13:41:24

    http://www.hebronnh.org/HEBRON_ZONING_ORDINANCE_-_amended_March_8__2011.pdfhttp://hebronnh.org/2010_MASTER_PLAN_VISION_STATEMENT.pdfhttp://www.hebronnh.org/Boards_and_Committees/HistoricDistrict/Historic_District_Guidelines_2005.pdf

  • Town Name Henniker

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article XXIX, Historic District

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chpt. 2, Historic and Cultural Resources

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Henniker Historic District

    Year Established 1975

    No. Properties 6

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History The Historic District in town consists of Town-ownedproperties only: Town Hall, Town Hall Commons,Town Graveyard, Town Community Center and Parkand the Historic Society Building. No official specificdistrict location established at this time.

    Historic District Commission is designated steward ofthe historic buildings and land in the immediatevicinity of Town Hall. Henniker's Historic DistrictCommission has identified the buildings as historicand recommends incorporating them into theHistoric District. Their inclusion in the HistoricDistrict will allow the commission to review andapprove any proposed alteration to these buildings.The commissioners, comprised of town residents,are volunteers committed to historic preservationand restoration.

    District Characteristics The main village of the town is defined as Hennikerand is located along the Contoocook River. The townalso includes the village of West Henniker. Farmersfound the town's surface relatively even, with fertilesoil. Various mills operated by water power on theContoocook River, including a woolen factory; millsin Henniker were closed in 1959 by the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes Flood Control Project.

    Other Comments The Heritage Commission worked with the PlanningBoard to present an Amendment to the ZoningRegulations for ballot vote. To protect townlandmarks, the Henniker Historic Commission hasdrafted a warrant article to add three buildings tothe town's historic district; to have been presentedto voters recently. If passed by voters, the warrantarticle would protect Grange Hall (former UnitarianChurch, 1882); Academy Hall, constructed in 1836

    http://www.henniker.org/minutes/historicdistrict/04-14-09%20Minutes.pdfhttp://www.henniker.org/Citizen%20Interest/Publications%20and%20Reports/Zoning%20Book%20Revised%202011.pdfhttp://www.henniker.org/Citizen%20Interest/Publications%20and%20Reports/masterplan/Zoning%20Map.pdf

  • as Henniker Academy (1836); and the HennikerCommunity Center (former Baptist Church, 1834).Under the designation, the historic commissionwould have to approve any proposed changes to thebuildings.

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Henniker Village Historic District (HV) - 01-15-1996

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:17:15

  • Town Name Hillsborough

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section http://www.ecode360.com/10181067

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Historic Resources Section, p.26-37 (2004,Downtown Master Plan)

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Hillsborough Center Historic District

    Year Established 1975

    No. Properties 13

    Est. Acreage 200

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Institutional

    District History The town has a Historic District Commission which isoverseen by the Selectmen; the Commission meetsas needed and regulates exterior features includingoutdoor lighting, fences/landscaping, paint/sidingand masonry, roofing, signage and windows and alsonew construction in the Historic District; thesethings being enforced by the Selecmen. The Townowns 3 Historic buildings, downtown area, and thereare 9 one-room schoolhouses also in the downtownarea.

    District Characteristics Two villages were established: one was HillsboroughCenter, which is near the geographic center of town,the other was Bridge Village at falls on theContoocook River with the first mill. For generationsthe Bridge Village has been the center of economicactivity and social life in Hillsborough andsurrounding towns. The Bridge Village continued todevelop as a typical small mill town into the earlytwentieth century, creating a walkable and self-sufficient urban center. Before long the textileindustry in New Hampshire and in Hillsboroughbecame increasingly noncompetitive and steadilydeclined. Very few intact mill villages remain in NewHampshire that are as large as Hillsborough. BridgeVillage has survived for over two hundred years,evolving as economic pressures shifted and thecommunities needs changed.

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Contoocook Mills Industrial District - 19750610

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Center Road Area - 10-21-1992, Merrill/CodmanArea - 10-21-1992, Hillsborough Bridge Village Area- 04-28-1993, Central Square Area - 10-06-1993,

    http://www.town.hillsborough.nh.us/Public_Documents/HillsboroughNH_BComm/historichttp://www.ecode360.com/10180989http://www.ecode360.com/10181067http://www.town.hillsborough.nh.us/public_documents/hillsboroughnh_webdocs/DowntownMasterPlan-Draft.pdfhttp://www.ecode360.com/10179817%20,%20%20Art.%20I,%20IIhttp://38.100.244.102/hillsborough_gis/index.asp

  • Dascomb Farm Area - 10-06-1993, Bear Hill RoadHistoric Distrct - 08-17-1994, Hillsborough LowerVillage Area - 11-08-2006

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    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:20:58

  • Town Name Hollis

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Section VII, Historic District

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Hollis Village Historic District

    Year Established 1971

    No. Properties 122

    Est. Acreage 400

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History Hollis Village is a well-preserved example ofvernacular community development, illustrating theevolution of the center of a small farmingcommunity over two hundred years. The nucleus ofthe village has always been the small commonaround which the public buildings were situated. Thiscommon, now triangular in shape and known asMonument Square (#39), was first laid out in 1740.

    The Hollis Village Historic District is significant for itsrange of late 18th to mid 20th centuryarchitecturally-significant properties. The buildingsare predominantly residential, but also include publicbuildings including a town hall, library, engine houseand schools as well as commercial buildings.Although architecturally the district is best known fora number of exceptional examples of the Georgianand Federal styles, additional structures in thedistrict also display the influence of the GreekRevival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Stick Style,Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Classical Revival,Craftsman and Bungalow.

    The Hollis Village Historic District is also significantas a well-preserved example of the historicalevolution of a vernacular village center over twohundred years. Beginning with the establishment ofthe town common in 1740, and insulated byagricultural development which has historicallysurrounded the village core, the area has served asthe village center since its beginning, a role which itcontinues to serve today. The period of significancefor the district is 1740 - 1950, reflecting the dates ofthe earliest settlement in the area and the fifty-yearcutoff of the National Register. Despite incrementalchanges to individual resources and the addition ofnew buildings over the years, the nominated district

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  • possesses considerable integrity of location, design,setting, materials, workmanship, feeling andassociation.

    District Characteristics Nomination for the National Register of HistoricPlaces, for Hollis under a CLG grant (2000), resultedin the placement of the district on the Register.

    The Hollis Village Historic District is located near thegeographic center of the town of Hollis. The districtincludes an area of approximately 400 acres inHollis historic town center, the majority ofproperties in the district are residential in nature. Intotal, the district includes 90 contributing buildings,32 buildings which are noncontributing, 11contributing sites, 3 noncontributing sites, 4contributing objects, 3 noncontributing objects and 1additional building previously listed on the NationalRegister.

    Other Comments Within the Town, 67 of the 257 historic sites arelocated on land parcels that can be developed andare potentially at risk. Maintaining the ruralcharacteristics is an issue for the residents. TheMaster Plan Committee found the preservation andconservation of these sites and areas to be oftremendous importance to the preservation of thevisual and rural character of Hollis.

    NR Districts Hollis Village Historic District - 20010302

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) South Merrimack Road Area - 06-13-1993, HollisVillage Historic District - 08-23-2000, WoodmontOrchard Area Form (WO) - 08-14-2001

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    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:24:56

  • Town Name Hooksett

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Village Area

    Year Established 2007

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments At a previous meeting, Kathie Northrup, HeritageCommission Chair was asked to present a districtboundary map to be adopted for RSA 79-E,Community Revitalization Tax Relief IncentiveProgram. The program was adopted on October 10,2007. [Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes,various]

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Hooksett Village Historic District - 09-28-2005

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by AK

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:04:33

    http://www.hooksett.org/Pages/HooksettNH_BComm/Heritage/Indexhttp://www.hooksett.org/Pages/HooksettNH_CommDev/master.pdfhttp://www.hooksett.org/Pages/HooksettNH_Admin/Book.pdf

  • Town Name Jaffrey

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Paragraph 15.2, pg. 51

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section pg. 89

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Jaffrey Center Historic District

    Year Established 1969

    No. Properties 36

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Residential

    District History

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Jaffrey Center Historic District - 19750611

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files)

    Other Surveys Local survey in 1986 for most of the historical andarchitectural resources erected prior to 1940.

    Agricultural survey, 1996, all resources currently orformerly associated with an active farm and erectedprior to 1936 ; also detailed documentation onSawyer Farm survey #89, MillikenTavern/Chiselhurst Farm survey #5 and StevenFarm survey #39. [on file at the Clay Library]

    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:10:07

    http://www.townofjaffrey.com/Pages/JaffreyNH_Bcomm/HDC/indexhttp://www.townofjaffrey.com/Pages/JaffreyNH_Bcomm/Plan/zoneord.pdfhttp://town.jaffrey.nh.us/resources/MasterPlan/2007%20Final%20MP%20Update/2007JaffreyMasterPlan.pdfhttp://www.townofjaffrey.com/pages/JaffreyNH_Webdocs/RegsDocs/hist.pdfhttp://town.jaffrey.nh.us/Committees/Concom/NRI/maps/08-Tax_&_Zoning_Map.pdf

  • Town Name Keene

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section pg 52-55

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Downtown Historic District

    Year Established 2008

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Professional

    District History Established June 18, 2008, amended June 19, 2009.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Beaver Mills - 19991209

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Central Square Historic District (CS) - 09-23-1992,Appleton Street Historic Area - 05-21-1997, LowerMain Street Historic Area (E) - 07-30-1997, MainStreet Historic District (A) - 07-30-1997, BergeronHistoric Area (D) - 08-13-1997, Island-Pearl StreetsHistoric Neighborhood (B - 08-27-1997, Park-Fairview Historic District - 08-27-1997, Park Row(PW) - 02-28-2001, Baker-Adams Street HistoricArea - 04-12-2002, Beaver Street Area (BE) - 07-14-2004

    Other Surveys Building Inventory from 1983 atkeenepubliclibrary.org

    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:10:25

    http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/government/boards-commissions/historic-districthttp://www.ci.keene.nh.us/sites/default/files/CMPprint-final-1027-fullversion_0.pdfhttp://www.ci.keene.nh.us/sites/default/files/2010_04_13_Hist_Dist_Comm_Regulations_Adopted.pdfhttp://www.ci.keene.nh.us/government/boards-commissions/historic-district/historic-district-map

  • Town Name Kingston

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article 102

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines Design Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Main Street Historic District, Little River HistoricDistrict

    Year Established 1972

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage 123

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential,Professional

    District History The Main Street Historic District was established in1972, contains 79 acres and the Little River HistoricDistrict was established in 1976 and contains 44acres.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments As explained in the Zoning Ordinance HistoricDistrict I is an integrated area of mixed uses beingpredominately residential with small retailbusinesses for convenience shopping. The area alsocontains a variety of public buildings servingreligious and civic functions, dining facilities,customary home occupations, traditional home artsand crafts, gardening, domestic animal raising andservice professions. The area is characterized fromits general appearance along the Plains as typical ofa small New England village containing many fineexamples of colonial architecture as well as a mix ofother architectural types.

    The intent of the Little River Historic District (HistoricDistrict II) is to preserve the scale and uniquehistoric character of this cluster community builtaround two old mill sites. (from the Master Plan)

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Kingston Town-wide Area Form - 09-24-2003, OldCoach Road Historic Area (OCR) - 10-08-2003,Kingston Main Street Historic District - 12-10-2008

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by AK

    http://www.kingstonnh.org/historic-district-commissionhttp://www.kingstonnh.org/sites/vth-kingston/files/file/file/ordinance_book_titleiii_section1200_article1201_hdcrulesgovdistrict_04_07_09.pdfhttp://www.kingstonnh.org/clerks-office/pages/master-planhttp://www.kingstonnh.org/sites/vth-kingston/files/file/file/ordinance_book_titleiii_section1200_article1202_hdcrulesproc_04_07_09.pdf

  • Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:04:48

  • Town Name Lebanon

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Section 408

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Chapter 11

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Colburn Park Historic District

    Year Established 1996

    No. Properties 29

    Est. Acreage 17

    Zoning Type(s) Commercial, Residential, Professional

    District History The Heritage Commission was established byOrdinance #2006-7 on July 19, 2006 (See City ofLebanon Code, Chapter 31, Article VII) inaccordance with NH RSA 674:44, 675:7 and 676:1.The Heritage Commission replaced the previousHistoric District Commission.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts Colburn Park Historic District - 19860110

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Westboro Railyard Historic District - 02-26-2003,South Main Street Historic Area (SM) - 09-12-2007

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    Submitted by JP

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 13:41:43

    http://council.lebnh.net/bcomm/heritage-commissionhttp://codes.lebnh.net/home/zoning-ordi/zba-ordinancehttp://issuu.com/lebnh/docs/draft-master-plan-2011?mode=embed&viewMode=presentation&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=truehttp://lebcity.net/Codes/currentzoningmap.pdf

  • Town Name Londonderry

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Section 2.6.4, Historic District

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Londonderry Historic District

    Year Established 1998

    No. Properties 226

    Est. Acreage 20

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial,Residential, Institutional

    District History Londonderry has a Historic District and HeritageCommission and also a Historic Overlay District. TheHistoric District Commission meets monthly; someexterior changes to bldgs. in the Hist. Districtrequire a Certificate of Approval from the HDC. "TheLondonderry Historic Properties Preservation TaskForce exists to identify and develop a prioritized listof historic buildings and cultural resources thatshould be protected from demolition or developmentin order to preserve the Towns history and culturalcharacter.

    The HPPTF began meeting monthly in May of 2006.The task force defined Historic structures, reviewedpreservation techniques and maderecommendations. The report contains specificinformation and reports 141 historic structures/sitesand 85 barns.

    District Characteristics The town remains heavily wooded and has retaineda great deal of its rural qualities. Today,Londonderry is particularly noted for its orchards still producing apples for local and regionalcustomers and rural character that provides avisual connection with its history. The Historicstructures are of various period styles. The MasterPlan states Londonderrys Historic District isdesigned to achieve a variety of goals, including butnot limited to safeguarding the heritage ofLondonderry, preserving elements of the town thatreflect history, and guiding development to beconsistent with the character of historic resources.The district currently covers four lots inLondonderrys town center; Londonderrys towncenter and Town Common will be the focus of futureenhancement initiatives. It is felt "the allowed uses,design, and density of new development in the area

    http://www.londonderrynh.org/Pages/LondonderryNH_BComm/histdist/Indexhttp://www.londonderrynh.org/Pages/LondonderryNH_BComm/Zoning/Docs/Londonderry%20Zoning%20Ordinancehttp://www.londonderrynh.org/Pages/LondonderryNH_CommDev/plandocs/2004/planhttp://www.londonderrynh.org/Pages/LondonderryNH_CommDev/gisdocs/zoning.pdf

  • should reflect the overall character of the towncenter. Specifics of these changes should be dealtwith by the Town Center Task Force . Even thoughland uses here should remain relatively stable, thetown should consider establishment of a town centerzoning district or overlay".

    Other Comments Londonderry has a combined HistoricDistrict/Heritage Commission, which holds monthlymeetings. Exterior changes to historic buildingsrequires a Certificate of Approval from the HistoricDistrict Commission. It also has a Historic OverlayDistrict.

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) North Londonderry Historic District - 01-29-1997,Wilson's Crossing Historic Area - 01-29-1997, TheElms/Highlander - 01-26-2000, Woodmont OrchardsHistoric District - 02-27-2002, Meadow EstatesHistoric Area - 03-04-2002, Building 800Area/Grenier Field Historic Area - 09-28-2005,Bacigalupo Houses Area Form - , Local HistoricDistrict -

    Other Surveys Historic Property Survey completed 2008 by HistoricPreservation Task Force for Town Task Force Report,members of task force are citizens of town.

    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:27:43

  • Town Name Manchester

    Commission Historic District / Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Historic Manchester

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Manchester Historic District

    Year Established 1996

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s) Conservation, Commercial, Industrial, Residential,Institutional

    District History The Heritage Commission was created in 1996 bythe Board of Mayor and Aldermen in order to insurethe proper recognition, use and protection of legacyresources within the City. This inheritance from thepast generally consists of man-made things whichmay range widely in kind and type and which maybe both tangibly or intangibly expressed. Theseheritage resources are typically valued for theirhistoric, cultural, aesthetic, or communitysignificance and are appreciated for what theycontribute to the built, intellectual or spiritualenvironment of the City.

    Also, one of the key tasks assigned to the HeritageCommission when it was created was to assume theduties and powers previously granted to the newdefunct Historic District Commission (1981-1996).Chief among these duties is: The power to reviewand approve all building permit applicationsinvolving outdoor work within the AmoskeagCorporation Housing Historic District, and the powerto review and approve all proposals to demolishbuildings and other structures in either theAmoskeag Corporation Housing or the AmoskeagMillyard Historic Districts.

    The Millyard Design Review Committee was createdin 1996 by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen inorder to provide for the proper design reviewnecessary to enhance the image and protect theinterest in the historic Amoskeag Millyard. TheCommittees area of jurisdiction involves the entirearea of the locally zoned AMX district whichessentially corresponds to the geographic area of theAmoskeag Millyard Historic District overlay zone on both side of the Merrimack River. The MillyardDesign Review Committee is specifically empowered

    http://www.manchesternh.gov/website/Departments/PlanningCommDev/Commissions/HeritageCommission/tabid/1439/Default.aspxhttp://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/New%20Hampshire/manchest/cityofmanchesternewhampshirecodeofordina?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:manchester_nh$anc=http://www.manchesternh.gov/website/Departments/PlanningCommDev/MasterPlan/tabid/1421/Default.aspxhttp://208.82.76.123/pubgis/mainScreen.asp?MFHeight=693&LAYERS=OFF&OPENGROUP=Historic%20Districts/Sites

  • by the Zoning Ordinance .Any and all proposals todemolish a building or structure in the AMX districtfalls under the jurisdiction of the City of ManchesterHeritage Commission.

    District Characteristics Manchester has several Historic Districts within it'slocally recognized District and contains residentialhouses, factory/mill buildings and housing andbusiness buildings. Architectural styles are varied.

    Other Comments The Manchester Planning Board, in its 2010 MasterPlan, defines 25 neighborhoods within the city. Themajor neighborhoods, historically, includeAmoskeag, Rimmon Heights, NotreDame/McGregorville and Piscataquog/GraniteSquare on the West Side; and the North End,Janeville/Corey Square, Hallsville and Bakersville onthe East Side; along with Youngsville and GoffesFalls on the periphery of the city.

    NR Districts District A - 19821112, District B - 19821112, DistrictC - 19821112, District D - 19821112, District E- 19821112, Victory Park Historic District- 19960603

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) The Elms/Highlander - 01-26-2000, Goffe's FallsHistoric Area - 03-01-1995, Riverside Manor andDevonshire Park (R) - 03-01-1995, Victory ParkCivic District - 02-14-1996, Grenier Field HistoricArea - 04-10-1996, Kenberma Street Historic Area(K) - 01-29-1997, Amoskeag Millyard Area Form- 04-11-2000, Manchester Low Service Waterworks- 02-13-2002, State Reform School Historic Dist(SRS/YDC) - 11-27-2002, Kalivas Park/LincolnSchool Area (E19) - 01-14-2004, Straw-OakNeighborhood - 05-11-2005, CoreySquare/Janesville (E11) - 06-22-2005,Wilson/Hanover Hill Area (E12) - 11-14-2007, OurLady of Perpetual Help Church Complex - 03-12-2008

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by NG

    Last Modified Time 06-29-2012 11:29:31

  • Town Name Marlborough

    Commission Heritage

    Link to Commission Commission Site

    Link to Ordinance

    Zoning Section

    Link to Master Plan

    Master Plan Section

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map

    District Name Marlborough Heritage District

    Year Established 1995

    No. Properties

    Est. Acreage

    Zoning Type(s)

    District History Enacted an Historic District Commission in 1993,which was obsoleted in 1995 and replaced by anHeritage Commission, because the choice of havinga Heritage Commission seemed to be a better one,as the previous commission was not able to createthe regulation guidelines and map out an historicdistrict in the two years of its existence. There wasno resistance to or controversy to the HistoricDistrict.

    District Characteristics

    Other Comments

    NR Districts

    Inventoried Areas (NHDHR files) Marlborough Village - 12-22-2004

    Other Surveys

    Submitted by JF

    Last Modified Time 08-28-2012 08:10:50

    http://www.marlboroughnh.org/heritage.htm

  • Town Name Mason

    Commission Historic District

    Link to Commission

    Link to Ordinance Zoning Ordinance

    Zoning Section Article V, Zoning Districts

    Link to Master Plan Master Plan

    Master Plan Section Historic, Cultural and Conservation Resources

    Link to Guidelines

    Link to Map District Map

    District Name Mason Historic Preservation District

    Year Established 1967