What Procedures are to be Followed in Requesting Approval for a Change?
1. Call City Hall (787-6020) and talk to the staff person for the Historical Commission to determine if the proposed change is controlled by the Commission. 2. If it is controlled, request an application for a “certificate” to proceed with the change. 3. The Historical Commission, after receipt of the application form, will schedule a public,hearing to discuss the request. Notices will be sent by mail to abutter fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing. 4. The Commission must decide on all requests within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application; otherwise, the request is automatically granted. What Kinds of “Certificates” are Available? 1. APPROPRIATENESS – issued for those changes that are in conformance with guidelines and/or are acceptable for the district. 2. HARDSHIP -issued for those changes that are not appropriate, but which may be necessary due to economic, physical, social, or other special conditions.