We will:

• Listen to your request 
• Identify which application(s) you need to submit 
  
  • Some projects may only need to go through permit review. 
• Set up a pre-application meeting, if needed 
• Review the application and review process with you 
• Guide you through the process 
• Public hearing review is needed for: 
  
  • Commission preservation application 
  • Demolition of designated property 
  • Demolition of potential historic resource 
  • Historic exception 

See historic preservation applications

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When we receive your application 

• We'll review it and email you within 15 business days. 
• If your application is incomplete, we'll ask for more information. 
• If your application is complete, we'll schedule your item for 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.

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 the HPC'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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