15-14 Replace Chp. 1134 Historic Preservation Districts

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(2) Exterior wall insulation provided the exterior holes are repaired with a matching material. For vinyl or aluminum siding, the necessary siding shall be removed prior to the work and then reinstalled. Insula- tion work that requires venting of any type that appears on the exterior of a structure requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. (3) Re- roofing, only with like material and if the original style and shape of the roof is not altered. (4) Storm windows and storm doors, provided that the item(s) in- stalled: A. Does /do not significantly alter the visual effect of the opening; B. Is /are compatible with the character of the building; C. Doesklo not require the removal of original windows and/or doors. (5) Repair of the surface of driveways, parking or loading areas or walkways with like material. (k) Summary Procedures Report: The Director shall provide to the Ar- chitectural Board of Review a summary of the Certificates of Appro- priateness for each administrative approval issued. (1) As long as the following activities do not result in alteration to the HPD or HP, they are approved: (1) Exterior and interior painting; and (2) Landscaping improvements, referring only to the planting or ar- rangement of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants. (in) If no action has been taken by the Architectural Review Board or the Director, or his/her designee, on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness within sixty (60) days after such application has been received by the Architectural Review Board, the Certificate of Appro- priateness shall be deemed issued. 1134.07 HARDSHIP; APPLICATION FILED AFTER DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. (a) An applicant who has been denied a Certificate of Appropriateness may, within thirty (30) days of the denial, apply for a finding of hard- ship based on economic impact or other substantial burden. Such an application shall be made on a form prepared by the Commission and include a sworn statement or affidavit in support. The Commission may hold a public hearing on the hardship application. (b) All of the following criteria shall be considered to determine the existence of hardship: (1) Denial of a Certificate will result in a substantial reduction in the economic value of the property.