Site Alteration Permit
A Site Alteration Permit is required for any exterior alteration of a designated National Register or locally designated Heritage Preservation site. The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for review of all Site Alteration Permit applications, under the direction of the Planning Director.
The Site Alteration Permit application must be accompanied by detailed plans including site plan, building elevations, design details, and materials as necessary to evaluate the request. The Commission may ask for additional plans and details they feel necessary to evaluate the permit.
As part of the HPC's review process, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will be asked to review and make recommendations regarding the scope of work proposed by the applicant. Upon receiving comments and recommendations from SHPO, the HPC will make a final recommendation for approval or disapproval of the Site Alteration Permit to the City Council.
The following exterior alterations are subject to a Site Alteration Permit:
- Painting, changes to architectural details, and other related exterior alterations;
- Additions or deletion of awnings, shutters, canopies, and similar appurtenances;
- Application or use of exterior materials of a different kind, type, color, or texture than those already in use which will substantially cover one or more sides of the structure (roofing and siding);
- Signs;
- Construction of a new building or auxiliary structure;
- Any addition to or alteration of an existing structure which increases the square footage or otherwise alters its size, height, contour, or outline;
- Change or alteration of a structure’s architectural style;
- Alteration of a roof line; and
- Demolition in whole or in part.