07.080 Certificate of Appropriateness Required

A. After the establishment of an Historic Preservation Overlay District (H) or the designation of a Landmark Site, no alteration in the exterior appearance of a structure, site, or object affecting any property within the Historic Preservation Overlay District or Landmark Site shall be authorized by the City until an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted to, approved, and issued by the Historic Preservation Commission. Certificates of Appropriateness shall be required for: 1. any construction requiring a building permit; 2. removal and replacement, or alteration of architectural detailing, such as porch columns, railing, window moldings, cornices, and siding; 3. relocation of a structure or object on the same site or to another site; 4. construction of additions or decks; 5. alteration or construction of accessory structures, such as garages, etc.; 6. alterations to windows and doors, including replacement or changes in fenestration patterns; 7. construction or alteration of porches; 8. masonry work, including but not limited to tuckpointing, sandblasting, and chemical cleaning; 9. the construction or alterations of site features, including but not limited to fencing, walls, paving, and grading; 10. installation or alteration of any exterior sign; and 11. any demolition. B. Parks which are given a historic overlay are exempt from the requirements of this Section 07.080, except if an applicant seeks to terminate the park use and replace it with another use.