Facade Advisory Board
About the Facade Advisory Board
From Takoma Park Municipal Code 8.40.010:
The Facade Advisory Board (FAB) is established as an advisory panel to:
- Help ensure that facade designs and their maintenance are harmonious and consistent with the intended quality and character of the commercial areas of Takoma Park;
- Provide guidance and assistance to commercial building and business owners seeking permits for facade alterations, signs, and new construction work;
- Coordinate with and advise the City of Takoma Park Code Enforcement Department;
- Inform citizens and business owners of the historic district benefits and requirements and to continue coordinating with the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission and the Montgomery County Department of Fire and Rescue Services—Code Enforcement (MCFD) regarding necessary approvals. (Ord. 1999-43 § 1A, 1999)
Facade Advisory Board Membership
Adapted from Takoma Park Municipal Code 8.40.020:
The Board consists of seven voting members: at least two members shall be professional architects, planners and/or historians; at least two members shall be building or business owners located in the Old Takoma area; one member shall represent Historic Takoma, Inc. Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms expiring March 31. The representative appointee and alternate from Historic Takoma are appointed annually.
Facade Advisory Board Members
| First Name | Last Name | Ward | Representing | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James | DiLuigi | 6 | Historic Takoma, Inc.(alternate) | 2019 |
| William | Fischer (co-chair) | 2 | architect | 2019 |
| Anne | Fothergill | 3 | planner, historian | 2019 |
| Lucy | Moore (chair) | 3 | architect | 2021 |
| Lorraine | Pearsall | 1 | Historic Takoma, Inc. | 2019 |
| Eric | Sepler | 3 | business owner | 2021 |
| Malcolm | Williams | 6 | 2020 | |
| (Vacant) | (Vacant) | - | 2020 |
Facade Advisory Board Meetings
Meetings are usually held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday in the month. The Board meets in the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center located at 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates are posted on the City Council, Board, Commission & Committee Calendar page.
Application materials for a project review are due one week prior to the meeting. Contact the Housing & Community Development Department, 301-891-7119 or email planning@takomaparkmd.gov
To submit public comments to the Board, please use the webform:
Facade Advisory Board Agendas & Approved Minutes
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Facade Advisory Board Reports & Other Documents
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Email: planning@takomaparkmd.gov
Phone: 301-891-7119
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