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Chicago Heights Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is a document that certifies that
the proposed change(s) are appropriate based on the design guidelines
developed by CHHPAC. No exterior work can begin on historic
properties without a COA. Generally, most projects that require a
building permit will also require a COA. For historic properties, the Code
Enforcement Department will not issue a building permit without a COA.
The COA must be displayed along with the building permit at the site.
Will I need a COA?
the proposed change(s) are appropriate based on the design guidelines
developed by CHHPAC. No exterior work can begin on historic
properties without a COA. Generally, most projects that require a
building permit will also require a COA. For historic properties, the Code
Enforcement Department will not issue a building permit without a COA.
The COA must be displayed along with the building permit at the site.
Will I need a COA?
A COA applicant whose changes are deemed not appropriate may decide
to apply for economic hardship on the basis that the denial of the permit will
result in the loss of all reasonable and beneficial use of or return from the
property.
to apply for economic hardship on the basis that the denial of the permit will
result in the loss of all reasonable and beneficial use of or return from the
property.
These signs are a means for all homeowners to show pride in their
vintage homes, 50 years or older.
vintage homes, 50 years or older.