(A) Purpose. An initial review administrative clearance may be completed by the Director or his or her designee for minor alterations to designated cultural resources that require issuance of a permit but do not involve a change of design, material, or appearance of character-defining features or the removal or obstruction of character-defining features. The initial review administrative clearance shall apply to properties listed on the Register.
(B) Eligibility. From time to time as circumstances warrant, the Commission may, by resolution, modify the list of actions deemed to qualify for an initial review administrative clearance. Minor alterations that may be eligible for an initial review administrative clearance include the following projects:
(1) Demolition or relocation of non-character-defining features, including, without limitation, non-contributing additions, garages, accessory structures or incompatible, previously replaced windows, doors, or siding material;
(2) Re-roofing, if the proposed roofing material is comparable in appearance, color, and profile to the existing or original roofing material, as shown through documentary evidence;
(3) Replacement of windows and doors if the proposed replacements are the same materials, form, and color as the existing or original windows and doors, as shown through documentary evidence;
(4) Foundation work;
(5) Landscape alterations, or removal or installation of tree and plant material not specifically designated or listed as character-defining features in the landmark nomination application;
(6) New paving for driveways, walkways, and/or patios not specifically designated or listed as character-defining features in the landmark nomination application;
(7) Repainting of exterior surfaces and materials that were painted during the period of significance and specified as character-defining features on landmark application materials. The painting of character-defining exterior surfaces and materials that were originally unpainted are specifically excluded from this provision;
(8) Installation of exterior lighting;
(9) Electrical, plumbing, utility work, and other permits for mechanical and other building systems, including rooftop appurtenances not visible from the public right-of-way or any property at street level;
(10) Repair or replacement of deteriorated materials with replacements/components made of the same materials, with the same appearance and function as the original character-defining features;
(11) Addition or removal of canopies whose removal does not result in damage or destruction of character-defining features;
(12) An addition of fewer than 150 square feet located on rear elevations that are not visible from the public right-of-way and that do not change, remove, or obscure character-defining features;
(13) Other minor rehabilitation work as determined by the Director or his or her designee;
(14) Minor changes to a previously approved administrative initial review as determined by the Director or his or her designee;
(Ord. 636-C.S., passed 8-15-17)