Apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness for New Construction
Would you like to build new construction on historic property? Learn the steps to apply here.
Step One: Review Guidelines and Hearing Dates
Step Two: Gather Information and Materials
Submitting supporting materials with your application helps the commission understand the project and helps the application process go smoothly.
Some common supporting documents include:
- Photos of the entire structure in current condition from the street. These should be labeled with the address and date of photos
- Elevation drawings of all sides of the new construction
- Materials list, including size and type of material
- Optional: physical samples of materials to be installed. These help show the color, texture, and scale of new materials
Step Three: Submit Your Application
Attach your supporting materials to your application and deliver to the address below. We do not accept online applications for this service. Each application requires a non-refundable fee.
Deliver applications to:What happens next?
After the hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission will approve or deny your proposal.
If the commission approves your project, they will issue a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). Once you have proper permits for your project, you can begin your work!
If the commission denies your project, you can either revise your request and resubmit, or appeal to the State Historic Preservation Review Board.
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