Design Guidelines, Town of Exeter Historic District Commission

Preservation Design Partnership, LLC; Hawkins, Dominique

From introduction: "These Guidelines were developed in conjunction with the Town of Exeter’s Historic District Commission (HDC) and the Building Department. Please review this information during the early stages of planning a project. Familiarity with this material can assist in moving a project forward, saving both time and money. The Building Department is available for informal meetings with potential applicants who are considering improvements to their properties. The Town of Exeter recognizes that the character and quality of life enjoyed by its citizens depend in great measure upon the Town’s rich architectural heritage and the importance of the natural and designed landscapes in our community. This historical, cultural, archaeological, social and economic heritage is entrusted to each generation, enriched and passed on to future generations. The Historic District Commission (HDC) of Exeter is charged with safeguarding this heritage as represented by the Town’s historical and architectural value. The Town of Exeter currently regulates three locally designated Historic Districts: Front Street Historic District - Established 1971 Downtown Historic District - Established 1978 High Street Historic District - Established 2006 The Town of Exeter regulates properties in current and future locally designated Historic Districts, as well as the proposed full or partial demolitions of buildings or structures over 50 years old. In addition, The Town of Exeter also has several individually designated National Register properties and currently two National Register Historic Districts: Front Street Historic District - Listed 1973 Exeter Waterfront Historic District - Listed 1980." Project funding was provided in part by a 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Town of Exeter (project number NH-15-031) administered by the New Hampshire State Historic Preservation Office (grant number P15AF00056) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Exeter, New Hampshire is a Certified Local Government.

Design Guidelines, Town of Exeter Historic District Commission

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