20 314 Chapter Certificate of Appropriateness PROCEDURES Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2023 20.11 Certificate of Appropriateness 20.11.1 Purpose The purpose of a certificate of appropriateness is to ensure that development, construction, alteration, or demolition of structures in the HPO district meets the intent of the Historic Design Guidelines regarding the appropriateness of the: A. Exterior architectural features of new structures to be constructed; B. Exterior design, modification, alteration, or extension of existing structures; C. Setbacks, parking, sidewalks, driveways, fencing, signage, or other features that might affect the character of a historic resource; and D. General compatibility of design, arrangement, texture, and materials of the exterior of the structures in relation to similar features of structures in the immediate surroundings. 20.11.2 Applicability A. Certificates of appropriateness shall comply with the specific review procedures in this Section. B. Within the HPO district, the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness shall be required prior to: 1. The issuance of a building permit or demolition permit; 2. The installation, construction, alteration, relocation, or demolition of a sign, fence, or wall; 3. Exterior work in accordance with the Historic District Design Guidelines; and 4. Approval of a site plan. C. For single-family residential site plans, an applicant may request a preliminary HZC recommendation prior to final action on a site plan. In these cases, a preliminary HZC recommendation shall be issued prior to issuance of a building permit. 20.11.3 Exemptions Building permits for work on the interior of a structure, such as electrical, interior structural, etc., are exempt from this Section, provided that the work will not alter the external appearance or the gross floor area of the structure. 20.11.4 Application Submittal A. A certificate of appropriateness application shall be submitted in accordance with Section 20.2, Common Review Procedures. B. Applications within the HPO shall provide a three-dimensional model of the proposed development and all buildings on any adjacent lots or building sites when development consists of the following: 1. A building with a height of three stories or more; or 2. A building with a facade width of 100 feet or more. 20.11.5 Administrative Final Action A. The Department of Planning and Sustainability may review and approve minor alterations and installations not substantially affecting the exterior appearance of the property in accordance with the Historic District Design Guidelines. B. The Department of Planning and Sustainability may approve such installations administratively or refer the proposed project to the HZC for final action.
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