General Information

Chapter 322: Historic and Landmarks Preservation Board.
Chapter 468: Signs.
Visual Reference Guide (PDF): Document includes sample representations of required dimensional drawings for submission to the Historic and Landmarks Preservation Board (HLPB) for exterior modifications for signage, lighting, and window and door elements, etc.
Historic District Design Guidelines (PDF): Provides an introduction to historic preservation and offers both general and specific recommendations to assist with good decision-making regarding historic district buildings.
Downtown Historic District Nomination Report (PDF): Nominating report supporting the creation of a downtown historic district.

Forms

Certificate of Appropriateness (PDF)
Signs Application (PDF) (Submit to the Building Department)
Letter of Joinder (PDF) (Form is required when an applicant is not the building owner)
Proxy Statement (PDF) (If an applicant is unable to represent application at an HLPB meeting)