The Laurel Historical Society and the Laurel Historic District Commission are different entities.
The Laurel Historical Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage the understanding and preservation of the history and cultural heritage of Laurel, Maryland. The Laurel Historical Society does not approve or review architectural or design elements for buildings and properties in the City of Laurel.
The City of Laurel has a Historic District Commission whose function is to hold public hearings for the purpose of reviewing architectural and design elements for buildings in the Historic District and granting certificates of approval in accordance with the City of Laurel Historic District Commission Design Guidelines (Art. I, Div. 14, City of Laurel Land Development Code). For more information, visit the HDC Website.
The City of Laurel has a Historic District Commission whose function is to hold public hearings for the purpose of reviewing architectural and design elements for buildings in the Historic District and granting certificates of approval in accordance with the City of Laurel Historic District Commission Design Guidelines (Art. I, Div. 14, City of Laurel Land Development Code). For more information, visit the HDC Website.
