historic activities
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If your property is
located within a historic district or is an individually
designated historic structure, you must receive advance
approval before proceeding with any alteration or improvement
readily visible from a public way. Please note that
minor alterations, such as signage or awning installations,
are typically reviewed and approved at the staff level.
More prominent or significant changes are reviewed by the
Historic Preservation Committee. The following
activities require approval:
Alterations and
Repair
- Removal and replacement of
architectural detailing (for example, porch spindles and
columns, railings, window moldings, and cornices);
- Window and door replacement;
- Installation or replacement of
siding;
- Masonry work, including repointing,
sandblasting, chemical cleaning, painting where the masonry
has never been painted, or conversely, removal of paint
where the masonry historically has been painted;
- Installation or replacement of
either roofing or gutters when they are a significant and
integral feature of the structure;
- Porch replacement or construction of new porches;
Additions and New
Construction
- Installation of exterior access
stairs;
- Construction of rooftop additions
or decks;
- Alteration of accessory structures
such as garages;
- Installation of antennas and
satellite receiving dishes;
- Installation of solar collectors;
Exterior Utilities and Signage
-
Exterior lighting where proposed in
conjunction with commercial and institutional signage or
awnings;
-
Exterior utilities, including mechanical,
plumbing, and electrical, where placed on or near
street-fronting facades;
-
Installation or alteration of any exterior
sign, awning, or related lighting;
Site
Alterations
-
Site features other than vegetation, including fencing,
paving, and grading;
Moving and Demolition
- Moving of structures or objects on
the same site or to another site;
- Any demolition or relocation of a landmark or
contributing structure within a district;
Note: Any exterior alteration or
construction requiring a building permit is subject to review under the historic
preservation ordinance.
