PURPOSE The purpose of the Architectural Review Board is to review all requests for exterior changes to historic structures and surface improvements to historic properties to ensure the planned improvements are consistent with the architectural and historical character of the individual structure and the neighborhood in which it is located. This is to provide for property improvements while preserving and protecting the uniqueness of the neighborhood and the investment of the property owners. All planned improvements to historically designated properties must have prior approval of the Architectural Review Board even if a building permit is not required. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Architectural Review Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Hearings are held at 5:30 p.m. at 103 N. Perry Street (City Hall), Room 142 (City Council Chambers).
MEMBERS Robert Daniel, Chairperson Chuck Jones, Vice-Chairperson David Payne Walter L. Bush, Jr. Willie Welch Jennifer Norris Curtis Russell Aduston Rogers Cedric Campbell
HISTORIC DISTRICTS Most historically designated properties are located within one of the historic districts listed below. Many downtown buildings carry an individual historic designation, and do not appear on any of the maps. To find out if a building has an individual designation or questions about the Architectural Review process, contact the Planning Controls Division at (334) 241-2722. Capitol Heights Historic Districts (includes Capitol Heights, Capitol Parkway, St. Charles, and Winona) Cloverdale Historic District Cloverdale-Idlewild Historic District Cottage Hill and Cottage Hill Annex Garden District (includes South Highland Court) Highland Avenue Historic District Lower Commerce Street Historic District North Hull Historic District Powder Magazine Historic District
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