11. Can anyone propose a Local Historic Designation?

Published October 19, 2016 | Historic Districts Commission | Updated December 4, 2020

11. Can anyone propose a Local Historic Designation?

Answer
Yes. If you believe your property possesses historic and/or architectural significance, you should meet with the Sudbury Historic District Commission to enlist its support. If a property is not in an existing district, a new district can be formed. A district can contain as little as one structure or home.

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Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Historic Districts Commission is to preserve and protect buildings, places and other areas of historic or architectural significance. The four historic districts currently in existence – The Town Center, The Wayside Inn District, the King Philip District and the George Pitts Tavern District – are subject to restrictions and controls under Chapter 40 of the Acts of 1963 administered by the Historic Districts Commission.

These specific guidelines include exterior architectural and color features of building, landscaping, stone walls, signs, etc., located within an historic district.

The Historic Districts Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the Select Board:

One (1) registered architect (if none available, a person the Select Board deems qualified)
Three (3) registered voters living in the a Historic District (if possible)
One (1) (of two (2) nominees) by the Historical Commission