Monday, May 21, 2007

Recognize this house?

Can you recognize where this house is or was?

Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 5

Q. How do I go about getting a Certificate of Appropriateness?

A. You can get an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Zoning Enforcement Officer in the City Planning Department. If your application is filed in complete form at least fifteen (15) days before the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Commission will review your application at that meeting; applications submitted later will be reviewed at the following monthly meeting. In accordance with local Design Guidelines, at its meeting the Commission may grant approval to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for an application, decide to study the matter further, perhaps ask for further information, or deny issuance of a COA. A Certificate of Appropriateness does not replace the need
for any other required City permits.

Highlights From the May Meeting

Research is progressing on nominations for Local Historic Landmarks. The Old City Hall/Police Building and City Memorial Hospital & Nurses Home are being researched to be included on the list of Local Historic Landmarks.

Promotion of adopting the NC Rehab Code by the City of Thomasville has begun. Adoption of the Rehab Code will ease the burden on building owners renovating historic properties. Information on the NC Rehab Code can be found at www.ncrehabcode.com