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.