Certificate of Appropriateness expiration period
Summary
Board members want the standard three-year expiration on certificates of appropriateness shortened to one year, saying three years lets plans go stale. Staff will discuss the change with the planning director and city attorney.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could shorten wait times and design costs for applicants in the historic district.
Applicants, who would face fresher reviews — or can simply seek an extension.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Heritage Preservation Board - Oct 5, 2026
Board members want the standard three-year expiration on certificates of appropriateness shortened to one year, saying three years lets plans go stale. Staff will discuss the change with the planning director and city attorney.
Heritage Preservation Board - Jun 1, 2026
Frustrated by incomplete applications, board members urged better site plans up front and floated a non-binding conceptual review option; staff also raised possibly removing sign review from the board.
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