§ 8-6
Certificate of appropriateness
[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]
Before a property owner commences construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any existing structure or its appurtenances within a historic district overlay zone, the owner must first apply for and receive a certificate of appropriateness from the HDC. Upon application to the Building Official for a permit, the Building Official shall determine whether or not the property or parcel in question is within the historic district. If it is, the applicant shall be referred to the HDC for determination of jurisdiction for a certificate of appropriateness. A certificate of appropriateness is not a substitute for a building permit.
- (a) Application for certificate of appropriateness. The HDC shall require the owner to submit information which is reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition including, but not limited to, plans and site plans, drawings and elevations, photographs, or other information.
- (b) Hearing. The HDC shall hold a public hearing on an application for a certificate of appropriateness. Notice of such hearing shall be mailed to all abutting property owners, at least 10 days prior to the public meeting, by regular mail. The applicant shall supply the HDC with a list of the names and addresses of all abutting property owners from the most current records of the Town Assessor.
- (c) Filing fee. An application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set by the Town Council which shall be deposited with the Town treasurer and no part of which shall be returned to the applicant. Such fees shall be used solely to defray administrative costs related to the HDC's activities. These include postage, printing of standards and guidelines and hiring expert consultants and witnesses.