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County of Orange, Historic Preservation Commission Rules of Procedure,Adopted May 27, 1992 <br /> a •. ,. r� <br /> 11.1. Normal Maintenance. The Historic Preservation Commission considers the <br /> following activities to be routine maintenance of historic properties. The <br /> following activities do not require a Certificate of Appropriateness. However, <br /> other County permits may be necessary. <br /> a. Interior work. <br /> b. Painting, interior. <br /> c. Replacement of window glass and sash as long as window size, style, <br /> and material are not altered. <br /> d. Caulking and weather stripping. <br /> e. Landscape maintenance, including the removal of dead/damaged plants, <br /> provided existing healthy trees and/or shrubs are not removed or <br /> severely pruned. <br /> f. Real estate and political signs. <br /> g. Repairs to walks, patios, fences and driveways as long as replacement <br /> materials match the existing materials. <br /> h. Replacement of small amounts of missing or deteriorated siding, trim, <br /> roof shingles, porch flooring, steps, gutters and down spouts, etc., as <br /> long as the replacement materials matches the existing materials. <br /> 1.1.2. Minor Improvements. Minor improvements to structures require Certificates <br /> of Appropriateness. The following activities are considered by the Historic <br /> Preservation Commission to be minor modifications, as long as they do not <br /> have a significant impact on the exterior appearance of the historic structures. <br /> The Planning Department is responsible for issuing Certificates of <br /> Appropriateness for the following types of work: <br /> a. Installation of storm windows and doors. <br /> b. Side and rear yard fences and walls not facing a public street. <br /> c. Installation of exterior mechanical equipment such as roof fans, heat <br /> pumps, and air compressors. <br /> d. Repairs to walls, patios, fences, and driveways as long as replacement <br /> matches what presently exists. <br /> e. Foundation repairs, including vents and access doors. <br /> 13 <br />