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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Staff Approvals of Certificate of Appropriateness Historic Preservation Commission staff may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the approval, or approval with conditions, of the following types of projects. Staff is not required to grant this review and can forward them for review by the Historic Preservation Commission. 1. Reroofing Materials -Proposed project involves for reroofing materials provided that no other significant alterations, i.e. removal of architectural features, dormers, chimneys, are proposed. Proposed replacement materials must be the same as existing materials or the same as the documented original materials. 2. Backyard Fence - Proposed project involves the construction of backyard fences provided that 1) the property is not a corner lot and 2) the proposed fence is of appropriate height and materials in accordance with the appropriate design guidelines and with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3. Backyard Decks - Proposed project involves the construction of backyard decks provided that the decks do not require the alteration of the existing building or structure and provided that the proposed deck is not visible from the street. 4. Removal of Artificial Siding - Proposed project involves only the removal of asbestos, aluminum, vinyl or other artificial siding. 5. Removal of Non-historic Walks & Walls - Proposed project involves only the removal of non-historic concrete block walks, steps and walls. 6. Installation or Replacement of Backyard Walks & Entry Steps - Proposed project involves the construction of backyard walks, sidewalks and entry steps provided the materials conform to the relevant design guidelines. Staff may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for any rear yard site work, including construction of pools, except on corner lots. 7. Removal of Non-historic Detached Accessory Structures - Proposed project involves only the removal of detached accessory structures that are not architecturally or historically significant. 8. Minor Rehabilitation Projects - Proposed project involves the rehabilitation of exterior walls, porch components, doors, windows, and trim provided the work is done in accordance with the applicable design guidelines. 9. Small Rear Additions - Proposed project involves the construction of rear additions not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the existing square footage of the principal structure, provided the location, design, and materials conforms to the applicable design guidelines. ---PAGE BREAK--- CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE 10. Picket Fence - Proposed project involves construction of a wood picket fence in the front yard provided the fence is similar in design to others in the historic district, is no more than four feet in height, and does not have any extra features, such as a trellis or arbor. 11. Storm Windows – Proposed project involves installation of storm windows provided the windows have the same sash and frame configuration as the historic windows, the windows do not obscure muntin bars or other character-defining features of the historic window, the color of the window sash and frame matches the existing trim color, the window frames do not project beyond the plane of the historic window opening, and the window panes are clear glass. 12. Rear Yard Accessory Buildings. Staff may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of rear yard accessory buildings which do not exceed 200 square feet in area nor nine feet in height, the façade material is masonry, wood, or hardiplank, and where the applicant does not otherwise conflict with the historic preservation guidelines for the appropriate district and where no variance is needed to conform to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. This shall not apply to corner lots. 13. Staff may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for stabilizing, partial demolition, or demolition of any structure where there is an imminent threat of loss of life or limb in the opinion of the City’s Chief Building Official. 14. Staff may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for rehabilitation or modification on non-contributing, non-historic buildings if such is done in keeping with the appropriate historic guidelines or if no significant alteration is proposed. Source: Augusta-Richmond County Historic Preservation Commission, Rules of Procedure, October 26, 2006.