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1. STAY INFORMED!

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2. Since the HDC is meeting on Zoom, do I still need to submit paper applications like before?

Yes, you still need to follow the same HDC submission procedures.

3. How do I submit a New Business HDC application?

Submission requirements have not changed with the exception of the following:

All New Business applications must have a 10 Day Waiver and the entire submission, including the checklist and the 10 Day Waiver MUST be scanned to hdcsubmissions@nantucket-ma.gov.

Please drop off your HDC submission with payment at 2 Fairgrounds Road. There is a temporary drop box located out front. Staff will sign you up for the next available meeting.

If your application item is placed on an upcoming agenda, Cathy Flynn will e-mail directions about Zoom participation to the agent listed on the application form.  Contact Cathy Flynn with questions at cflynn@nantucket-ma.gov or 508-325-7587 extension ­­­­7027.

Important reminder: Applications for HDC will be reviewed and placed on an agenda at the discretion of the Chairman based on the complexity of the application. Meaning, more complex applications will not be immediately scheduled due to logistical issues with the current meeting format. 
In addition, any HDC applications that require review from the Preservation Planner that fall within the Old Historic District (OHD) or the Sconset Old Historic District (SOHD) which are determined to require additional review by either the Historic Structures Advisory Board (HSAB) or Sconset Advisory Board (SAB), will be set aside until the governor as lifted the Stay at Home Order and public meeting can reconvene.

4. How do I submit an Old Business Application?

Submission requirements have not changed with the exception of the following:

Staff has created an Old Business Checklist: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/283/Historic-District-Commission. Please adhere to the Old Business submission requirements on the checklist. The checklist MUST BE completed, signed and emailed to hdcsubmissions@nantucket-ma.gov along with all the relative documents requested by the Commission for review. Place your Old Business submission, with the completed checklist, in the drop box at 2 Fairgrounds Road. Staff will sign you up.

5. How do I submit a Staff Approval?

Submission requirements have not changed with the exception of the following:

Staff has created a Staff Approval Checklist: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/283/Historic-District-Commission. Please follow the Staff Approval submission requirements on the checklist. The checklist MUST BE completed, signed and emailed tohdcsubmissions@nantucket-ma.gov along with all the relative documents requested by the Commission for approval. Place your Staff Approval submission, with the completed checklist, in the drop box at 2 Fairgrounds Road.

6. Where can I find the checklists?

Click here to locate checklists: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/283/Historic-District-Commission
The General Checklist is also printed on the back of the application. Paper copies available at 2 Fairgrounds Road.
NEW Scope of Work Checklists available on the HDC web page. Paper copies are available at 2 Fairgrounds Road.

7. Will I be able to send any supporting documents, including pictures before or during the meeting?

All supporting documents and pictures MUST be included with your HDC submission. Please refrain from sending any additional documents after the deadline date.

8. Where can I find the meeting dates and deadlines?

Due to the nature of scheduling the regulatory boards with the Zoom format, meetings are being schedule on a month to month basis: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/283/Historic-District-Commission
HDC meetings will be comprised of both New and Old Business applications, until further notice.

9. How do I find out what meeting my application will be reviewed?

It is strongly recommended to sign up for alerts on the Town of Nantucket website: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe#newsFlash.

10. How do I submit a Sign application?

Sign applications are available at 2 Fairgrounds Road. The Sign Checklist is available online and in paper form at 2 Fairgrounds. Please follow the procedure for submitting a New Business Application (refer #2 on this document). Please call 508-325-7587 for further information.

11. Do I have to attend the Sign Advisory Council meeting?

All Advisory Boards meetings, including the Sign Advisory Council, are suspended until Governor Baker lifts the Stay at Home order and public meeting are allowed to reconvene. Until further notice, HDC Signs applications will be reviewed at the Historic District Commission. Your participation is required.

12. How do I know if my application has been approved?

It is the applicants’ responsibility to follow the meeting schedule. Minutes are usually available within 24-48 hours. Please check the Town of Nantucket website, Historic District Commission page:

https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/Historic-District-Commission-45

13. When can I pick up my Certificate of Appropriateness?

Once the minutes have been posted on the Town of Nantucket, please allow staff 3-5 days to process your COA. COA’s are filed by the meeting date so pay close attention to which meeting you are signing up for.
Please call 508-325-7587 to arrange pickup.