Certificate of Appropriateness Checklist
Checklist Certificate of Appropriateness
New Construction, New Additions, Porch or Deck Projects
Completed Application Form
Written description of the project and proposed materials
Site plan drawn at a scale to show clearly the shape and dimensions of the site, location of existing and proposed buildings or other structures and their proposed uses, the location of existing and proposed landscape and any substantial changes to the topography.
Lot survey to substantiate required setbacks (as applicable)
Architectural elevations or drawings
Photographs of project site location
Any additional information, as determined by Staff or the Commission, necessary to obtain an adequate review.
Exterior Alterations
Completed Application Form
Written description of the project and proposed materials
Architectural Elevations or drawings (for roof structure alterations)
Specification information for any proposed materials/architectural features
Documentation of earlier historic appearance (for restoration only)
Any additional information, as determined by Staff or the Commission, necessary to obtain an adequate review.
Demolition, Relocation
Completed Application Form for a COA
Written description of the project
Photographs of all facades of building(s) or other structures or other significant feature to be demolished or removed, including outbuildings. Photographs of adjacent buildings. Photographs of new location
Proposed reuse of the site and a schedule of reuse implementation
A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation as to the structural soundness of any structures on the property and their suitability for rehabilitation.
Signs
Completed Application Form
Description of the project
Specification information that illustrates how the proposed signage will look, including notes on dimensions, height, material and color
Photographs of the project site location and area of sign location
Any master sign plan associated with the property
Graphic demonstration of all current signage on the parcel
Fencing
Completed Application Form
Description of the project
Specification information that illustrates how the proposed fencing will look, including notes on height, materials, and any features proposed with the fence
Graphic demonstration of fence location
Awnings
Completed Application Form
Description of the project
Specification information that illustrates how the proposed awning will look, including notes on awning dimensions, signage dimensions on awning, awning materials, awning shape and awning colors.
Site plan demonstrating proposed location/perimeter of awning placement
Photographs of project site location, including photographs of full windows over which proposed awning will be affixed.
HVAC (if visible from a public street)
Complete Application Form
Description of the project
Specification information that illustrates how proposed HVAC equipment and screening will look including screening dimensions and materials.
Site plan demonstrating proposed location of equipment and screening
Photographs of the project site location