A. Purpose: The purpose of issuing a certificate of appropriateness is to make all concerned parties aware that all required submittals and approvals have been completed and that the proper permit may be issued for the start of restoration work.
B. Condition To Building Permit Issuance: The certificate of appropriateness is required before a building permit is issued for any of the following to occur in a historic district or on a locally designated historic landmark or historic site:
1. Demolition of property;
2. Moving of property;
3. Material changes such as exterior reconstruction, alteration or color changes other than those approved in the original application; or
4. Building of new structures on property. (1992 Code § 4-17)
C. Application; Fee: The following procedures shall be used for applications:
1. A filing fee in such amount as set by the board of trustees shall be collected by the office of the town clerk. (1992 Code § 4-17; amd. 2005 Code)
2. The applicant shall submit for review any sketches, plans, drawings, photos or other information which would clearly show the preservation commission what changes will be made.
3. The application shall be filed with the town clerk.
4. The certificate of appropriateness shall be reviewed by the preservation commission in generally the same manner as a rezoning application and request.
5. If work authorized by a certificate of appropriateness is not begun within sixty (60) days, the certificate of appropriateness shall expire and reapplication must be made, unless a thirty (30) day extension is granted by the preservation commission. No more than two (2) extensions may be permitted on one project. (1992 Code § 4-17)