Sec. 54-97Certificate of appropriateness application void if construction not commenced
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter creates the Ashburn Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Ashburn Local Historic District. If your property is a designated historic property or sits in the district, you need a 'certificate of appropriateness' from the HPC before making exterior changes, demolishing or moving a building. Ordinary repairs, interior work and paint colors don't need one.
An approved certificate of appropriateness application shall become void unless construction is commenced within six months of the date of approval. certificate of appropriateness applications shall be approved for a period of 18 months and are renewable through administrative review.
History: (Ord. No. 07-08, § V(Q), 6-7-2007)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
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Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH54HIPR_ARTIVCEAPARREHP_S54-97CEAPAPVOIFCONOCO
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