Great news! Applications for certain minor alterations, additions, ordinary repairs, or maintenance may be reviewed and approved
administratively by OHP staff without review by the Historic and Design Review Commission.
Note: OHP staff will review every application for completeness and eligibility for Administrative Approval. OHP staff
will contact you by email to request any additional information or documentation that is needed to complete your application
in less than 10 business days (most applications are reviewed within 48 hours). All requests must be consistent with the
Historic Design Guidelines in order to be eligible for Administrative Approval. OHP staff is not required to approve any
of the items listed below and has the discretion to refer any application to the HDRC.
Those activities which constitute minor alterations, additions, repairs or maintenance include but are not limited to:
Ordinary Repair and Maintenance
a) Repair using the same material and design as the original and does not require structural modifications
b) Repainting, using the same color
c) Reroofing, using the same type and color of material
d) Repair of sidewalks and driveways using the same type and color of materials
Exterior Alterations
Doors/Entrances
a) From non-historic to one in keeping with the character and era in which the home was built
b) Removal of burglar bars
c) Repair or slight modification to exterior steps or stairways using in-kind material
d) Reopening of porch with proper photo documentation or physical evidence
Windows
a) Removal of non-historic windows to replace with windows that match the original windows as closely as possible in material and design
b) Restoring original window openings with documentation
c) Removal of residential metal awnings
d) Repairing window framing
e) Removing inappropriate exterior shutters that are not of historic age
f) Louvers and venting in which the vents or louvers are placed in an existing opening, in which there is no change in the configuration of the fenestration and the only modification
to the building is the removal of glazing panels
g) Removal of burglar bars
Siding
a) Removing non-historic siding in order to unencapsulate historic siding materials
Roofing
a) Removal of composite roof shingles and replacing with clay tiles with documentation
b) Removal of composite roof shingles and replacing with metal roofing material with documentation and specifications
c) Changing color of composite roofing material
d) Changing color of existing metal roof with appropriate specifications and details
Additions
a) Any rear addition under two hundred (200) square feet using same (non-historic) material as existing structure as well as existing roof ridgeline for non-contributing structures; must include plans with specification
Painting
a) Reasonable changes to paint colors on previously painted surfaces which are consistent with the district or landmark characteristics
b) Paint removal/pressure water washing/graffiti removal
Landscaping
a) Replacing paved areas with sod or other landscaping
b) Fifty (50) percent or less square feet of front yard replacement
c) Sprinkler system with site map
d) Back yard landscaping
e) Removal of existing landscaping or sod areas and replacing with xeriscaping where not removing character defining landscaping elements
f) New plantings in keeping with the character of neighborhood
Hardscaping with site map and specifications
a) Parking pads under one hundred forty-four (144) square feet
b) Sidewalks residential/commercial with contextually appropriate placement (such as a traditional planting strip)
c) Driveway construction if less than twelve (12) feet in width and consistent with guidelines
d) Parking with appropriate landscaping (non-historic properties)
Fencing
a) Removal of chain, link, plywood, or vinyl and replacing with wood, wrought iron, garden loop, or masonry
b) Replacing or recreating any fence or handrail with historic document
c) Installing or constructing a fence, railing, or wall where none exists (sides and rear only behind front facade plane of historic structure) with appropriate materials
Signage
a) Changes in content or configuration (re-facing) that do no involve changes in sign location, dimensions, lighting or total sign area
b) Signs that are consistent with HDRC approved master signage plans
c) Temporary banners or signs where allowed by this article
d) Signs that comply with UDC sections 35-678,
35-612, 35-681 or 35-645, and have a square footage equal to or less than the requirements outlined. Signage applications above the allowable square footage shall be forwarded to the historic and design review commission for their recommendation.
New Construction
a) Rear ADA ramps
b) Rear porch
c) Rear deck
d) Swimming pools, fountains in back yard
Demolition
a) Non-historic accessory structure that is made of non-historic materials
b) Non-historic additions that are made of non-historic materials
c) Reopen enclosed porch
d) Carports that are made of non-historic materials
e) Non-contributing structures located in historic district that are made of non-historic materials (following Historic Assessment by OHP staff)
Miscellaneous
a) Reasonable changes in color to awning fabric that are consistent with the district or landmark characteristics
b) Renewal of expired certificates of appropriateness
c) Removal of any prohibited element described in City Code
d) Minor changes to existing certificates of appropriateness
e) Emergency installation of temporary features to protect a historic resource or to weatherize or stabilize
f) Foundation
g) Mechanical units
h) Exterior electrical
i) Exterior plumbing
j) Exterior electrical fixtures
k) Antennas
l) Glass replacement
m) Dumpsters with screening
n) Lighting
o) Rooftop HVAC, mechanical or communication equipment that is not visible from the public right-of-way and results in no modifications to the visible facades of the building
p) Mission protection overlay district applications being reviewed for height/angle conformity only
Application Tip: Clear, current photographs of the building, object, or structure to be repaired (one from the street and
at least one of the area to receive repairs), a brief description of the intended work, and samples of replacement materials
or paint for comparison with the existing building, object, or structure must be furnished with every application. Site plan
and specifications may be required as needed for adequate administrative review as determined by OHP Staff.
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