About the ARB
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) is a board of town residents and a business representative appointed by the Town Council to advise the Council with respect to maintenance of the historic and cultural integrity of both existing and proposed buildings within the historic district. The ARB reviews all plans for new construction and changes or additions to existing buildings within the town’s historic district. The ARB meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Town Hall. All meetings are open to the public. More information on serving on a Town board or commission.
Board Membership
Brenda Seefeldt, Chair
Merial Currer, Secretary and Business Representative
Theo Daubresse, Town Council Representative
Darryl Hawkins, Planning Commission Representative
Lisa Terry, Member
Jennifer Shown, Member
R. Lee Fitzgerald, Member
Vacant, Alternate
Mary Craig, Alternate
*Contact Town Hall for questions relating to ARB.
(703) 491-1918 | Email Town Staff
Exterior Changes in the Historic District – Commercial and Residential Properties
Any modification to the exterior of a building in the historic district must be reviewed by the ARB prior to implementation. Applicable modifications can include, but are not limited to, changes to roofs, windows, siding, doorways, fences, walls, overhangs, railings, paint color, decks, etc. Applications for exterior changes are available below and may be submitted to Town Hall, Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, along with an application fee. Completed applications are then scheduled for the next regular ARB meeting for consideration. Applicants or a representative must attend the ARB meeting to present their request to the Board. Please ensure that applications are complete and include required support materials.
Applicable Forms and Information
Exterior Elevations Application – ARB Application (Revised in 2021)
Exterior Elevation Guidelines
Fee Schedule
Signage in the Town of Occoquan
Most signage in the Town of Occoquan require permitting prior to installation, including both commercial and residential properties in and outside of the Historic District. View Sign Permits for more information on allowable signage and applications. Sign permits are reviewed and issued by the Town’s Zoning Administrator.
ARB Meeting Schedule
The ARB meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Town Hall, 314 Mill Street. All meetings are open to the public. Applications must be submitted to Town Hall by COB on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the agenda for consideration by the ARB. Please contact Town Hall for general questions.
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 23, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 27, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 26, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 23, 2024 | Agenda | |
May 28, 2024 | ||
June 25, 2024 | ||
July 23, 2024 | ||
August 27, 2024 | ||
September 24, 2024 | ||
October 22, 2024 | ||
December 10, 2024** |
**Consolidating November/December Meetings to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays
Architectural Review Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes Archive
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 24, 2023 – Cancelled | Cancelled | |
February 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 25, 2023 – Cancelled | Cancelled | |
May 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 27, 2023 – Cancelled | Cancelled | |
July 25, 2023 – Cancelled | Cancelled | |
August 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 26, 2023 | Cancelled | |
October 24, 2023 | Cancelled | |
December 12, 2023** | Agenda | Minutes |
**Consolidating November/December Meetings to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 25, 2022 – canceled | canceled | |
February 22, 2022 | Agenda [ARB2021-011R Attachments] |
Minutes |
March 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 26, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 7, 2022 July 26, 2022 |
Agenda Agenda |
Minutes Minutes |
August 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 25, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 13, 2022** | Agenda | Minutes |
**Consolidating November/December Meetings to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 25, 2021 | Canceled | |
February 23, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 23, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 27, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 25, 2021 | Canceled | |
June 22, 2021 | Canceled | |
July 27, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 24, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 28, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 26, 2021 | Agenda (REVISED) | Minutes |
December 14, 2021** | Agenda | Minutes |
**Consolidating November/December Meetings to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
January 28, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 25, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 24, 2020-Canceled | ||
April 28, 2020-Canceled | ||
May 26, 2020-Canceled | ||
June 23, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 7, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 28, 2020-Canceled | ||
August 25, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 22, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 27, 2020-Canceled | ||
December 15, 2020** | Agenda | Minutes |
January 10, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 14, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 22, 2017 Rescheduled from March 14, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 11, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 13, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 6, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 8, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 12, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 24, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 21, 2017 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
February 11, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 8, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 13, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 26, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 8, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 22, 2014 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
August 12, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 9, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 17, 2014 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
October 14, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 17, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 16, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 13, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 10, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 10, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 14, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 9, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 14, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 11, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 8, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 13, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 10, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 8, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 12, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 9, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 8, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 12, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 10, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 14, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 19, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 9, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 13, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 16, 2016 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
September 27, 2016 (Work Session) | Agenda | Minutes |
October 11, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |