(A) A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is not required for the following:
(1) Landscape maintenance, pruning, or replacement of foliage with plants of similar type and size.
(2) Repair or replacement of existing sidewalks, driveways, and steps not attached to a building.
(3) Any work that does not change the present form of the property and is done as normal maintenance of the property.
(4) The installation of a single, wall-mounted mailbox near the main entrance on the front of the structure.
(5) The following roof and gutter repairs and maintenance:
(a) Repair of storm damaged roof areas if the surface matches the existing roof.
(b) Replacement of up to 50% of deteriorated roof shingles on any roof surface if they match the existing roof shingles.
(c) Repair or re-roofing of any flat roof provided it is not visible from the ground and its shape is not altered.
(B) Below is a list of the common reasons a Certificate of Appropriateness is required.
(1) Window or door replacement.
(2) Cornice replacement/removal/ restoration.
(3) Additions.
(4) Exterior paint colors.
(5) Signs/awnings.
(6) Demolition.
(7) Relocation of a structure.
(8) New construction.
(9) Storefront renovation.
(10) Tuck pointing.
(11) Antennas/satellite dishes.
(12) Air conditioners.
(13) Fencing.
(14) Siding.
(15) Cleaning of the exterior.
(Ord. 14, 2011, passed 10-3-11)