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Design Review Terms

A number of specific terms are s y s t e m
used throughout the design
The design guidelines provide the principal framework for the
review process:
design review process that applies to properties within designated
historic overlay areas, as well as projects participating in tax
Certificate of
programs. All new construction and exterior renovations to
Appropriateness. A signed
existing buildings within the overlay requires a Certificate of
and dated document evidencing
Appropriateness to be issued by the Heritage Preservation
the approval of the Heritage
Commission (HPC) and/or Heritage Preservation Officer. See
Preservation Commission
“When the Design Guidelines Are Used” on page 28 for a
and/or Heritage Preservation
description and map of the historic overlay boundaries.
Officer for work proposed by
an owner or applicant within a
As stipulated in Chapter 24, Article III: “Historic Preservation” of
Historic Overlay District, as well
the City’s Code of Ordinances, a Certificate of Appropriateness is
as properties that use the tax
required for alteration, restoration or new construction affecting
exemption/incentive programs.
historic resources in a designated historic overlay district. To
apply, the property owner shall file an application for the certificate
Guideline. For the purpose
with the Heritage Preservation Commission. The HPC (or City)
of this document, the term
must then find that the proposed activity complies with the design
“guideline” is a criterion with
guidelines set forth in this document. More detail about review
which the Commission will
procedures and the requirements for documentation that must be
require compliance when it is
submitted with an application can be obtained from City staff, or on
found applicable to the specific
the City’s website.
proposal. A guideline is subject
to some interpretation when
determining compliance.

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