Historic Preservation

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Historic Resources

Application Process and Required Documents

  • Applicants are encouraged to have a presubmittal meeting with the Historic Resources Administrator.
  • Items for consideration at a meeting shall be submitted to the Planning Office in a completed format by the submittal date shown on the HRC calenders.
  • Typical submittal materials include the application, existing photographs, to scale elevation drawings, floor plans, materials list and a statement about the proposed project. (Please note additional materials may be required.)
  • For State Law Reviews and Certificate of Appropriateness (COA): applicants need to submit one paper copy of all information and one electronic copy.  For properties needing State Law Review & COA: applicants need only submit one paper copy of all information and one electronic copy.
  • For Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) or Certificates of Economic Hardship (COE) Reviews: One paper copy and one electronic copy.

Landmark & Historic District Nomination

A presubmittal meeting is required for Landmark and Historic District Nominations. Completed applications shall be submitted to the Planning Office and include a legal description of the property and a property ownership list certified by the County for properties within 250 feet.

Please contact Lynne Braddock Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator, at the Planning Office to obtain an application and schedule a presubmittal or review meeting by calling (785) 832-3159.