Historic District Commission
Historic District Commission
Established in 1970, the Historic District Commission (HDC) is the mechanism for monitoring and preserving the integrity and beauty of the Exeter Historic Districts. The Commission administers Article 8 of the Town Zoning Ordinance regarding historic districts in Exeter.
The HDC serves to: Safeguard the architectural heritage of the Town. Preserve elements of the community's architectural, cultural, social, economic and political history. Conserve property values. Foster civic pride. Promote the use of the historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the citizens of Exeter.
It is a seven member commission, including one Select Board representative serving concurrently with term of office, and a member of the Planning Board, appointed by the Select Board, and four alternates (effective 3/90), to three year terms, as provided by RSA 673:5 III.
Voting Member |
Term |
Alternate Member |
Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Gjettum, Clerk | 2027 | Vacant | 2026 |
| Vacant | 2025 | Vacant | 2025 |
| Emily Heath | 2025 | Vacant | 2027 |
| Grayson Shephard, Chair | 2026 | Vacant | 2026 |
| Kevin Kahn, Vice Chair | 2026 | ||
| Julie Gilman, Select Board Rep. | Term |
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| Gwen English, PB Rep. | Term |
Updated April 30, 2024
For assistance with HDC matters, call the Building Department at 603-773-6112.
Supporting Documents
HDC Application - SIGNAGE (337 KB) HDC Application - NEW CONSTRUCTION (475 KB) HDC Alewife Sign Worksheet (68 KB) Considering replacement windows? Read this analysis on the energy efficiency of historic windows. (1 MB) HDC - Procedural Rules (43 KB) HDC - GUIDELINES - C0MPLETE (35 MB) 2019 Zoning Map (1 MB) 2024 Zoning Ordinance (6 MB) 2024 Exeter Street Map (2 MB) 