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<br /> 1 Significant Changes—Formal HPC Review
<br /> 2 The following are examples of work that require a Certificate of Appropriateness
<br /> 3 (COA)from the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission include:
<br /> 4 a. Exterior changes to the primary building or other structures on the property,
<br /> 5 excluding minor improvements and normal maintenance as described below.
<br /> 6 (HPC members may offer advice on proposed paint color schemes, but it may
<br /> 7 not deny a COA application based on color.)
<br /> s b. Changes to the types or styles of windows, doors, porches, decks, roofs,
<br /> 9 chimneys and lighting fixtures.
<br /> 10 c. Alterations in exterior architectural details, such as additions or changes in style
<br /> 11 of porch railings, gutters, shutters, brackets, molding, gingerbread or other
<br /> 12 decorative work.
<br /> 13 d. Removal and/or severe pruning of healthy trees, plants, or vegetation, as well
<br /> 14 as the installation of new trees, plants or other vegetation, which alters the
<br /> 15 character of the site. (Note: Foundation plantings are not historically correct for
<br /> 16 structures built before 1900.)
<br /> 1� e. The installation on any structure of vinyl or aluminum siding or of any other
<br /> 18 siding of a different style or material than the existing siding.
<br /> 19 f. The disturbance of archeological sites.
<br /> 2o g. The construction of any addition to an existing structure, such as the addition of
<br /> 21 rooms, chimneys, porches, decks, ramps, solar panels, or skylights.
<br /> 22 h. The construction or placement of any outbuilding on the property, including
<br /> 23 carports, garages, utility sheds, barns, silos, drying sheds, and bulk barns.
<br /> 24 i. New construction or relocation of a primary structure.
<br /> 25 j. The placement or construction of any yard fixtures, such as lamp posts or other
<br /> 26 lighting fixtures, walkways, fences or walls, driveways, parking areas or the
<br /> 2� placement of any physical structure that could be considered ornamental.
<br /> 2s k. The deconstruction, demolition or removal of any structure, including
<br /> 29 outbuildings, yard fixtures or any part thereof. Although a COA is required and
<br /> 3o may include a delay before a demolition permit is issued, the County may not
<br /> 31 prohibit the demolition after the conclusion of the delay period.
<br /> 32 I. The addition of parking lots or parking areas.
<br /> 33 m. The installation of any permanent exterior sign measuring larger than three (3)
<br /> 34 square feet in area.
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<br /> 36 Minor Improvement-Staff Review
<br /> 3� Minor exterior changes that do not involve additions or removals may be reviewed
<br /> 3s and approved by HPC staff. HPC staff can typically review and approve COAs for
<br /> 39 the following items:
<br /> 4o a. Installation of storm windows and doors.
<br /> 41 b. Construction of new side and rear yard fences and walls not facing a public
<br /> 42 street.
<br /> 43 c. Installation of exterior mechanical equipment such as roof fans, heat pumps,
<br /> 44 and air compressors.
<br /> 45 d. Repairs to walls, patios, fences, and driveways as long as replacement matches
<br /> 46 what presently exists.
<br /> 47 e. Foundation repairs, including vents and access doors.
<br /> 4g f. Replacement of exterior stairs, landings, and steps.
<br /> 49 g. Replacement of large amounts of missing or deteriorated siding, trim, porch
<br /> 5o floors, windows, and gutters or architectural details when there is no change in
<br /> sl materials and design from the original.
<br /> 9/28/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards s
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