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Aug 21, 2026

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Board approves signs and a new home

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Board recommends updated historic design rules

The Architectural Review Board unanimously recommended adoption of updated Historic District Design Guidelines and approved a temporary six-vehicle driveway and parking area at 111 South Market Street for up to one year, with the latter passing 5-0 after one recusal.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Historic property projects approved with conditions

The board unanimously approved a new 1,800-square-foot home at 215 South Jones Street, subject to window, vent, façade, and color-review requirements. It also approved signage at two properties and synthetic slate roof replacement at 228 South Jefferson Street.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Board approves historic property renovations

The Architectural Review Board approved most of eight Certificate of Appropriateness requests, including restoration work, window and door changes, signage, and brick repairs. It deferred the 228 South Jefferson Street roof request pending a synthetic-slate proposal and a review of roof visibility from the street.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Historic District Work Requires Major Corrections

The Board unanimously denied the asphalt-shingle roof and chimney removals at 224 South South Street, requiring a standing-seam metal roof and rebuilt chimneys matching the originals; the owner has one year to complete the work.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board Supports Conditional Door Relocation

The Architectural Review Board unanimously supported relocating a first-floor window to create an entryway on the south wall of 15 Pine Street, subject to review of renderings and work specifications.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Historic Property Projects Approved With Conditions

The Architectural Review Board approved several construction and restoration requests, including two-story homes at 128 and 130 Tulip Alley and rehabilitation plans for 305-307 North West Street and 227 Mercer Street. The Board denied approval of a previously installed 49.6-square-foot backlit sign at 2 East Washington Street in a 3-1-1 vote and allowed a 1.25-inch roof seam at 324 St. Andrew Street in a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Historic district projects receive design conditions

The Architectural Review Board unanimously denied two proposed new homes as presented, requiring design changes, while conditionally approving a third home and approving a farmer’s market project at 601 Grove Avenue.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Board approves signs and a new home

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved storefront and projecting signs at 248 North Sycamore Street and a one-story single-family home at 1121 Upper Appomattox Street. The Board found a front driveway acceptable because the lot is 40 feet or less wide.

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