Created 7/2016
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
ALTERATION AND ADDITION CHECKLIST
Well in advance of the COA application deadline contact staff to discuss your project, and if necessary,
to make an appointment to meet with staff for a project consultation.
Complete all applicable sections and submit with the COA application form. Staff can assist you in determining
what items are required for your scope of work. An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or
may be deferred to the next agenda. Application materials must clearly represent current and proposed
conditions. Refer to Standards for Rehabilitation outlined in Section 30.930.7(b) of the City Code, as well as,
the Richmond Old and Historic Districts Handbook and Design Review Guidelines.
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
BUILDING TYPE ALTERATION TYPE
□ single-family residence □ garage □ addition □ roof
□ multi-family residence □ accessory structure □ foundation □ awning or canopy
□ commercial building □ other □ wall siding or cladding □ commercial sign
□ mixed use building □ windows or doors □ ramp or lift
□ institutional building □ porch or balcony □ other
WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
□ property description, current conditions and any prior alterations or additions
□ proposed work: plans to change any exterior features, and/or addition description
□ current building material conditions and originality of any materials proposed to be repaired or replaced
□ proposed new material description: attach specification sheets if necessary
PHOTOGRAPHS place on 8 ½ x 11 page, label photos with description and location (refer to photograph guidelines)
□ elevations of all sides
□ detail photos of exterior elements subject to proposed work
□ historical photos as evidence for restoration work
DRAWINGS (refer to required drawing guidelines)
□ current site plan □ list of current windows and doors □ current elevations (all sides)
□ proposed site plan □ list of proposed window and door □ proposed elevations (all sides)
□ current floor plans □ current roof plan □ demolition plan
□ proposed floor plans □ proposed roof plan □ perspective and/or line of sight
□ legal “plat of survey”
