(COA) APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
-- Applications and Deadlines

If your project requires a COA then you need to submit a complete application to staff 15 days prior to the next HAHC meeting, which meets once a month. View the 2009 HAHC meeting and deadline schedule.
A complete application includes a signed application by the property owner along with:

• photographs of the site and structures located on the property
• drawings, elevations or renderings of proposed work
• a written description of proposed work

Additional documentation is required depending on the scope of the project. Below is a list of various projects and the documentation needed upon submittal.

1. EXTERIOR ALTERATION, RECONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
2. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITIONS
3. RELOCATION OF STRUCTURES
4. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES*
5. MANDATORY REPAIR*

1. EXTERIOR ALTERATION, RECONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR

Describe clearly and in detail all work to be done.  Include the following items where appropriate:

• Accurate scaled drawings of proposed alterations in design for such items as roofs, facades, porches, or prominent architectural features.

• Sketches, photographs, slides, specifications, product literature or other descriptions of proposed changes to the building facade or roof, or site improvements.

• Description, and/or samples of proposed materials when the original material will not be retained.
• Site information to include lot area, building footprint and area, setback requirements and existing setbacks and other site features and pertinent site data.

• Historical, pictorial evidence outlining the historical or architectural authenticity.

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2. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITIONS

Describe nature of the proposed project. Include the following items where appropriate:

• Architectural and site plans with accurate measurements and distances to include the following site features and improvements: landscaping, fencing, lighting, paving areas, patios, decks, walls and walks, etc.

• Elevation drawings of each facade and specifications which clearly convey the proposed appearance of the project.

• Description and/or samples of materials to be used.

• Drawings or other description of site improvements such as fences, sidewalks, lighting, pavement, decks, etc.

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3. RELOCATION OF STRUCTURES

Describe nature of the proposed project. Include the following items where appropriate:

• Provide the reason for the relocation.

• Explain what will be moved, where, why, and any proposed changes.

• Include photographs and/or slides of the existing site and proposed relocation site.

• Describe the new site and include a proposed site plan to include any changes to the structure and the proposed site location and orientation.

• Describe any site features which will be altered or may be disturbed, including foundation, walls, driveways, vegetation, etc.

• Submit an erosion control and soil stabilization plan with timeline for relocation and site construction.

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4. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES*

Describe nature of the proposed project.  Include the following items where appropriate:

• Describe the structure's condition and reason for demolition.

• Describe the proposed reuse of the site, include drawings of any proposed new structures, site features or landscaping.

• Include evidence of unusual circumstances, or an unreasonable economic hardship.

• Submit a timetable for demolition and clearing of the site.

• Submit an erosion control and soil stabilization plan.

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5. MANDATORY REPAIR*

Describe nature of the proposed project. Include the following items where appropriate:

• Describe the structure's condition and the reason for the citation.

• Provide a copy of the citation order.

Certificate of Appropriateness Process Flowchart (PDF)