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Barnstable Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee
Preserving the historic character of Barnstable’s Route 6A corridor and surrounding areas.
5
Members
3 yrs
Term Length
As Needed
Meeting Schedule
Appointed
By Town Manager
🏛️ About the Old King’s Highway Committee: The Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee reviews exterior changes to structures within the historic district along Route 6A. Barnstable has one of the largest sections of this historic district, which spans multiple Cape Cod towns.
What the Old King’s Highway Committee Does
🏛️ Design Review
Reviews exterior alterations, new construction, and demolition within the historic district.
📜 Certificates
Issues Certificates of Appropriateness or Non-Applicability for proposed exterior changes.
🏠 Historic Preservation
Ensures new construction and alterations are compatible with the historic character of the Route 6A corridor.
⚖️ Appeals
Hears appeals from property owners regarding committee decisions on applications.
Meetings & Resources
The committee meets as needed to review applications for exterior alterations within the historic district.