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South Norfolk Historic District
Certificate of Appropriateness

 

What is a South Norfolk Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness?

The Certificate of Appropriateness is to provide for the review of all significant exterior modifications visible from a paved public street within the Chesapeake Historic and Cultural Preservation District, and to determine whether or not these proposed changes will be compatible with the surrounding area. The primary function of the review board is to ensure that Chesapeake does not needlessly loose its historic and architectural past.

Certificates of Appropriateness may be needed for work on additions, roofs, chimneys, doors, windows, siding, fences, walls, and color changes, and must be approved by the Review Board as being architecturally compatible with the historic area, landmark, building, or structure itself.

 

Application Deadline

Monday prior to the 2nd Wednesday of the month by 5 p.m.

Planning Commission Public Hearings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
See Planning Commission Public Hearing Schedule

 

Applicant Responsibilities

Required for all types of construction:

1. Preliminary Drawings & Outline Specifications 1 original and 10 copies
2. Photographs 1 original and 9 copies
3. Color Changes 1 sample for each proposed color

Additional applicant responsibilities depend on the type of construction:

• New Construction
• Major Alteration/Addition to Existing Structure
• Minor Alteration/Repair
• Relocation
• Demolition
  

Required Forms & Instructions

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (2 page, fill-in/print )

Certificate of Appropriateness Instructions (1 page, PDF)