Fayette Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: Contents ordinance (§ 415.430)
Chapter 415: Historic Districts and Landmarks · Article V. Certificates of Appropriateness and Certificates of Economic Hardship
In short: A building or demolition permit for a landmark or a property in a historic district is not issued until the Historic Preservation Commission issues a certificate of appropriateness.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Applications for a certificate of appropriateness shall include accompanying plans, drawings, elevations, specifications and other information as may be requested by the FHPC affecting the exterior architectural appearance of a designated landmark or of a property within a designated historic district; and applications for demolition permits shall include plans and specifications for the contemplated use of the property. Applications for building and demolition permits shall be forwarded by the City Administrator to the FHPC within seven (7) days following receipt of the application. A building or demolition permit shall not be issued until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued by the FHPC. Any applicant may request a meeting with the FHPC before the application is reviewed by the FHPC or during the review of the application. Application for review of construction, alteration, demolition or removal not requiring a building permit for which a certificate of appropriateness is required shall be made on a form prepared by the FHPC and available at the office of the City Clerk. The FHPC shall consider the completed application at its next regular meeting.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 415.430
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.