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f. Recommendations for Facilitating SUDP Review
• Clarify which project types must apply for an SUDP (and if
it’s online or in person) on an adaptive reuse webpage and/
or the User’s Handbook.
• Enhance the SUDP webpage to clarify who will conduct the
inspection, and whether the “Contact Us” number provided
on the sidebar is the appropriate number for general ques-
tions for first time applicants.
• Provide a clear timeline of how long the review process will
take so applicants know when to check back in with the in-
spector.

vii. Landmark Design Review
If an applicant learns their property is designated as historic, in
addition to receiving the appropriate zoning and/or building
permits, Landmark design review is required. Any exterior work,
demolition or new development on the site as part of an adaptive
reuse project involving a designated historic building will require
Landmark design review and the issuance of a Certificate of Ap-
propriateness. Review will be focused on ensuring proposed work
maintains the key historic features of the property and is com-
patible with the character of designated historic buildings, sites
and districts. A Certificate of Appropriateness must be issued by
Landmark Preservation staff as part of the approval process prior
to beginning work.

viii. Recommendations for Facilitating Landmark Design
Review
• Include information about Landmark design review in the
User’s Handbook so that it is part of the overall process of
research about the property that applicants are recommend-
ed to complete.
• If it is not already in the e-permit system, consider adding
the Landmark Preservation applications to the system. At the
very least, create a “flag” in the e-permit system that does
not let an applicant move forward if their project involves a
designated historic property.

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