Fayette Appeals for Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness And/or Denial of Certificate of Economic Hardship ordinance (§ 415.520)
Chapter 415: Historic Districts and Landmarks · Article V. Certificates of Appropriateness and Certificates of Economic Hardship
In short: If the Historic Preservation Commission denies a certificate of appropriateness, you may appeal in writing to the City Administrator within 60 days (to the Board of Adjustment).
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. If the FHPC denies an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the FHPC shall work with the applicant to arrive at a mutually satisfactory alternative to the proposed activities. If agreement cannot be reached, the applicant may file with the City Administrator a written appeal of the denial of a certificate of appropriateness to the Board of Adjustment within sixty (60) days of written notification of the denial of the certificate of appropriateness from the FHPC.
B. If the FHPC denies an application or certificate of economic hardship, the applicant may file with the City Administrator a written appeal to the Board of Aldermen within sixty (60) days of receiving notification of the denial of the certificate of economic hardship.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 415.520
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.