Chapter 15.64 HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION
Section 15.64.150 Certificate of appropriateness required.
(A) A COA issued by the CHPC shall be required before any alteration in the current
design or materials
of any designated historic landmark or any building, structure, or
site, or part thereof, in a designated
historic district, when such alteration would be
visible from a public right-of-way (including
alleys). Even alterations from current
condition intended to return a structure to it’s original
or historic condition shall
require a COA.
(B) A COA shall not replace,
and must be obtained in addition to, all other applicable City
permits such as building or
demolition permits and zoning clearances.
(C) An exception to the COA requirement
shall be made if the applicant shows to the
Commission that a failure to
grant the permit will cause an imminent threat to life, health,
or property.
(D) A COA shall not be required
for ordinary maintenance when such maintenance does
not result in a change in the
design or materials of the building, structure, or site being
maintained.
(Ord. 1527 § 1, 1996: prior code § 41-5-2)
15.64.150
(Ord. No. 2437, Amended, 02/06/2006, Section 15.64.150, Prior Text)