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Town of Old Lyme
Town Offices:
52 Lyme St,
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Ph: 860-434-1605
Fx: 860-434-1400
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Historic District Commission
Additional Information Available on:
Members |
James Bechtel, Cochairman |
Kenneth Levin, Cochairman |
Thomas Keogh |
Barbara Traskos |
Nina Peck |
John Forbis, Alternate |
Joanne DiCamillo, Alternate |
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Alternate |
Forms |
General Information | Description | Format |
Town Ordinances |
Regulatory, see chapter 62 & 194 |
Regulatory, see chapter 62 & 194 |
CT State Statutes |
Regulatory, see section 97a |
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Historic District Handbook |
The Old Lyme Historic District Commission's Handbook |
internal link |
Amendments to Historic District Handbook |
As of March 2005 |
internal ink |
Historic District Handbook |
Text version, including amendments |
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Map of the Historic District |
Old Lyme Historic District overview map |
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Additional Links |
Description |
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CT Historic Preservation |
The division administers a broad range of federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage. |
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CT Trust for Historic Preservation |
The Trust's mission is to preserve the character and ensure the vitality of Connecticut's historically significant places. |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation |
Non-profit organization that provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to save America's diverse historic places. |
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National Alliance of Preservation Commissions |
NAPC provides technical support and manages an information network to help local commissions accomplish their preservation objectives. |
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Old Lyme Historical Society |
The mission of the Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. is to collect, preserve, and interpret the rich history of Old Lyme, Connecticut, and its environs, for the benefit of its residents and visitors. |
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Kid's Walking Tour of Old Lyme's Historic District |
A Girl Scout Gold Award Project - Fun facts and a great way to spend a little time on Lyme Street. Print it and bring it with you on a walk |
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The Historic District Commission formulates and administers all regulations and policies concerning the Old Lyme Historic District. This is done in accordance with Town Ordinances and the Connecticut General Statutes.
No building or structure within the Historic District may be erected, altered, removed or demolished until a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the Historic District Commission.
The Commission also provides advice about all historic properties in the District, suggests pertinent legislation, initiates planning and zoning proposals, cooperates with other regulatory and civic groups interested in historic preservation and comments on all applications for zoning variances that may affect the Historic District.
The Commission in Old Lyme reports to the Connecticut Historical Commission in Hartford.
The Historic District Commission meets once monthly, on the 1st Monday at 9:15 a.m. Meetings are open to the public.
The HDC monthly meetings will be held in the upstairs meeting room at Memorial Town Hall.
A sample plaque in the Historic District Commission's new program
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