§ 98-193. Administrative review/exempt from board review.

The city will provide for procedures for administrative reviews as stated below that only require staff review.

(1)

Approval of the administrative official. The designated administrative official of the city's architectural staff is authorized to issue certificates of approval for construction and alteration of a historic landmark or property in the historic district that have been deemed by ARHPB to be routine alterations. All other construction and alterations within the historic district shall be submitted for ARHPB review.

(2)

The ARHPB shall maintain a list of routine alterations that may receive approval from the planning and zoning division and permit from the building division without board review when an applicant complies with the design guidelines of ARHPB. These routine alterations shall initially include the following but may be subsequently amended or expanded upon by ARHPB:

a.

Repair of cornices using existing materials and duplicating the original design.

b.

Decks at the ground level that are not visible from any street and do not require alterations to any structure.

c.

Installation of new doors that are substantially similar in size and style to the original.

d.

Installation of fencing located behind any street façade.

e.

The painting of any material or surfaces, other than unpainted masonry, stone, brick, terracotta and concrete, in a color appropriate to the architectural style or period of original construction.

f.

The replacement of front porch columns with columns matching the original in style, size, and material.

g.

The replacement of a roof with one of the same material, size, and color.

h.

The repair of wooden siding with wood which duplicates the original appearance.

i.

Installation of skylights not visible from any street front.

j.

The replacement of windows with windows substantially similar in size and style to the original.

k.

Mechanical systems including heat and cooling equipment and gutters.

l.

One accessory structure under 100 square feet in rear yard.

m.

Exterior lighting (no spot lights allowed).

n.

Replacement awnings that are either same color and style as the original awnings or that otherwise comply with this article and the design standards and guidelines manual.

o.

Signs such as replacement signs or new tenant signs as long as such signs comply with this article and the design standards and guidelines manual.

(3)

ARHPB review is not required for the maintenance of any exterior building features when such work exactly reproduces the existing design and is executed in the replacement of existing material.

(4)

A certificate of approval shall not be required for general or occasional maintenance. Occasional maintenance will include, but not be limited to, lawn and landscaping care and minor repair that restores or maintains the historic site or current character of the building or structure. A certificate of approval shall not be required for any interior alteration that does not affect the exterior appearance of the structure.

(5)

Any exterior alteration or new construction which is not visible from any street or roadway may receive a certificate of approval from the city's architectural staff without action from ARHPB when an applicant complies with the design guidelines of ARHPB.

(6)

The ordinance designating a landmark, landmark site or historic district may designate additional exceptions to a certificate of approval or ARHPB review.

(7)

In any instance where a certificate of approval for demolition has been denied, the applicant may reapply upon the expiration of 12 months from the date of the initial decision of ARHPB denying the certificate of approval, regardless of whether the applicant appeals the initial decision.

(8)

City projects will adhere to the design standards and guidelines of this ordinance and do not require a certificate of approval.

(9)

Any city staff determination as to whether ARHPB review of an application is required or as to whether a certificate of approval for a particular project is required may be appealed to ARHPB within 15 days of such decision, at which time ARHPB shall schedule a de novo hearing on the decision at its next regular meeting scheduled at least 15 days after receipt of the appeal.

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 2(Exh. 1), 1-14-10)