Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) or Demolition Review must be submitted online via the Application Portal below.
Before submitting a request, we strongly recommend that you visit the Before Getting Started page for the following resources:
- Learn what to expect during the design review process.
- Identify your assigned OHP case manager.
- Review applicable design standards or guidelines.
- View examples of successful application materials.
Submit requests for a COA, Demolition Review or Landmark Designation:
Access User Portal
NOTE: Requests are only accepted through the portal.
Video: How to Use OHP's User Portal
Other Application Types & Supplemental Forms
Request for Historic District Designation
Local Historic Districts may be initiated at the request of the majority property owners within the proposed boundaries of the district.
The Unified Development Code (Sec. 35-605 - Designation Process for Historic Districts) outlines the full process which requires public input and ultimate approval by City Council.
OHP highly recommends scheduling a staff presentation with the neighborhood association for the proposed district prior to submitting an application.
To begin the historic district designation process, email Historic Preservation to request an application form and additional guidance. Completed applications may be submitted by email.
Request for Review of Historic Significance
Anyone can ask OHP whether a property qualifies to be a landmark. If you are not the property owner, the Unified Development Code (UDC) requires the following:
Please email Historic Preservation for more information about the process and to obtain the Historic Assessment form.
Fees
Some requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and other reviews may require a fee. Fees are assessed at the time of application and can be paid online.
Fees are required for the following applications:
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Requests
Residential Requests
| COA (Residential) |
Fee |
| Existing Single-Family Residential |
None |
| New Construction (1-4 units) |
$500 Base Fee + $200/additional unit |
| New Construction (5-24 units) |
$1,200 Base Fee |
| New Construction (25 units or more) |
Follow non-residential calculations |
| Historic Rehabilitation / Conversion (2 units or more) |
$500 Base Fee + $10/unit |
NOTE: Square footage of units to be offered at 80 percent AMI or below not included in calculation; Base Fee applies.
Non-Residential Requests
| COA (Non-Residential) |
Fee |
| COA, 5,000 square feet or less |
$500 Base Fee |
| COA, greater than 5,000 square feet |
$500 Base Fee + $200/every additional 5,000 square feet
NOTE: Fees capped at $6,000 |
Revisions or Re-issues
Certificate of Appropriateness Revisions or Re-issues apply only when the original request was subject to a fee.
| CoA Revisions/Reissue/Additional Scopes |
Fee |
| Reissue expired COA |
$150 |
| Administrative revision to COA |
$150 |
| Additional/amended scopes requiring HDRC Review |
$500 Base Fee |
NOTE: COA fees assessed by OHP at conceptual review or final, whichever comes first. Any additional reviews following conceptual review are only subject to $500 Base Fee.
Miscellaneous COA Fees
| Miscellaneous |
Fee |
| Telecom/Network Node |
$500 |
| Signage |
$100 |
| Post-Work COA Application |
$500 |
NOTE: Work started prior to receiving a COA is subject to a $500 post-work application fee. The post work fee applies to any property including residential.
Permit Review
COM Permit (Flagged for Historic, RIO, or D): $50 (calculated by DSD at permitting)
Pre-Submittal Design Review Fee
Pre-Submittal Consultation (staff and/or commissioners): $500
Demolition & Archaeology Reviews
Demolition & Review Fees
| Service |
Fee |
| Demolition – Non-commercial |
$50 |
| Demolition – Commercial |
$100 |
| Demolition – Historically designated properties |
See fee schedule below. |
Demolition of Historically Designated Property Fees
Demolition review fees for historically designated properties are based on the approved replacement plan square footage. Approval from all appropriate agencies is required.
| Approved Replacement Plan Square Footage |
Fee |
| 0 – 2,500 square feet |
$2,000 |
| 2,501 – 10,000 square feet |
$5,000 |
| 10,001 – 25,000 square feet |
$10,000 |
| 25,001 – 50,000 square feet |
$20,000 |
| Over 50,000 square feet |
$30,000 |
Archeology Review Fees
| Service |
Fee |
| MDP Review Fee – Archaeology |
$200 |
| Plat Review Fee – Archaeology |
$175 |
Historic Assessment & Designation
| Service |
Fee |
Historic Assessment / Non-Contributing Status
valid for five years |
$350 |
| Re-issue Historic Assessment |
$250 |
| Designation Verification |
$150 |