Proposed East Ridge Historic District Study Report

The Historic District Commission (“HDC”) is governed by Connecticut State Statutes (Section 7-147a – 147k) as well as local ordinance. The Commission was created in 1968 for the purpose of preserving the historic character of the homes and properties within Ridgefield’s Historic Districts. The Commission governs new construction, alterations, fences, walkways, lighting, signs, driveways, parking areas and other exterior structural features. No buildings within the Districts, which includes garages, maintenance sheds and similar structures, may be altered or demolished without prior review and approval from the Commission. The Commission’s Design Guidelines and Rules of Procedure provide property owners with guidelines, standards, and our operating procedures.

Should you wish to build, repair, alter or expand your home or property, please remember that the Commission requires notification prior to any work being initiated. In the event that the Commission determines these changes are within its jurisdiction, an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness is required. The application form outlines the Commission’s required information. We are available to discuss ideas on an informal basis at regularly scheduled meetings to give you the benefit of our experience and help guide you through the application process

Commission Members

Sequence	Name	Title
1.00	Daniel J. O'Brien	Chair
1.50	Sean O'Kane	Vice Chair
2.00	Kathleen M. Daughters
3.00	Harriet Hanlon
5.00	Rhys L. Moore
6.00	Mark E. Blandford	Alternate
8.00	Sara Kaplan	Alternate
9.00	Michael Mitchell	Alternate