We will:

• Listen to your request 
• Identify which application(s) you need to submit 
  
  • Some projects may only need to go through permit review. 
• Review the application and review process with you 
• Guide you through the process 
• Administrative review is needed for: 
  
  • Determination of local eligibility – landmark 
  • Determination of local eligibility – historic district 
  • Administrative preservation application 
  • Historic waiver - landmark 

See historic preservation applications

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When we receive your application 

• We'll review it and email you.
  • For a determination of local eligibility – landmark application, we’ll email you within 2 business days. 
  • For a determination of local eligibility – historic district application, we’ll email you within 10 business days. 
  • For an administrative preservation or historic waiver application, we’ll email you within 15 business days. 
• If your application is incomplete, we'll ask for more information. 
• If your determination of local eligibility application is complete, we’ll email you within 15 business days. 
• If your administrative preservation or historic waiver application is complete, we'll email your approval within 10 business days. 

If you disagree with City staff’s decision, you can file an appeal.

How to appeal

Submit the appeal of the decision of the planning director application, along with:

• $450 application fee

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Appeal review

City staff will review the appeal and schedule a public hearing. 

The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) conducts the hearings.

Before the public hearing, we will

• Send a notice to property owners within 350 feet of the project
• Prepare a staff report with recommendations

Members of the public can speak for or against the project.

The HPC will:

• Discuss your appeal
• Approve or deny your appeal 

After the hearing

• If your application is approved, proceed to the final step.
• Any member of the public can appeal the decision.

If you disagree with City staff’s decision, you can file an appeal.

How to appeal

Submit the appeal of the decision of the HPC application, along with:

• $450 application fee

Get the appeal application

City Council committee review

A council committee reviews the appeal with a public hearing.

The City Council's Business, Housing and Zoning Committee:

• Discusses your appeal
• Submits a recommendation to the City Council

Read about the Business, Housing and Zoning Committee

The City Council:

• Approves the appeal, or
• Denies the appeal

• If your application is approved, you can apply for building permit approval.
• If your application is denied, contact us.

See building permit approval process

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