Minor Rehab

The following building rehabilitation or maintenance activities do not require HDC approval or a building permit. Work can be initiated at any time, and owners will not be cited for a code violation, unless the quantity of work exceeds that specified on this list, or the work is not identified on this list. Work that is similar, but broader in scope, may be eligible for staff approval.

Wood siding, trim, and soffits in

•Nail loose pieces;

•10% or less replacement on any one wall, in-kind;

•Clean, paint.

Non-historic siding, such as vinyl, aluminum, asbestos, concrete, and asphalt siding (and accompanying trim pieces)

•Reattach siding and remove dents;

•2% or less replacement on any one wall, in-kind;

•Clean, paint.

•Remove 10% or less on any wall of non-historic siding for investigative purposes. The following condition applies: the siding must be replaced or an application must be submitted for the rehabilitation of the underlying walls.

Porches: floors, ceilings, railing, balustrades, and steps

•Nail loose pieces;

•25% or less replacement, in-kind, of any feature.

Windows and Shutters

•Replace 25% or less of window frames;

•Replace broken panes;

•Apply glazing compound;

•Weatherstrip and caulk;

•Replace 10% or fewer of the total number of sills;

•Mechanical repairs, including replacement of locks, pulleys, ropes, and chains;

•Repair and glue broken shutters;

•Repair storm and screen windows, including replacing broken parts.

Doors

•Repairs that include up to 25% replacement of wood;

•Replace or install locks, including dead bolt locks;

•Retrofit doors that no longer fit openings;

•Replace deteriorated door knockers and mail slots;

•Weatherstrip and caulk;

Roofs

•Paint and patch standing seam metal roofs;

•Replace up to 10% of any roofing material, in kind;

•Replace flashing;

•Repair gutters and downspouts, including the in-kind replacement of up to 25% of any item per wall.

Masonry walls, including retaining walls

•Soap and water wash (no power wash);

• Paint previously painted surfaces.

Chimneys

•Any interior improvements (i.e. linings);

•Replace flashing.

Dormers

•Replace deteriorated boards under windows;

•Replace up to 10% of siding or trim;

•Replace flashing;

Also, see roofs, above.

Utilities

•Move meters from the front elevation to a less prominent location;

•Remove antennas, satellite dishes, and non-functional meters, cables, roof vents, and pipes. The following condition applies: the mounting hardware must be entirely removed and resulting holes repaired.

Paving

•The following front sidewalk replacement, according to city standards:

Replace concrete with concrete

Replace brick with brick

Replace concrete with brick

Replacing brick with concrete requires HDC approval. Use herringbone or running bond patterns; the basket weave pattern is not in keeping;

•Repair existing parking lots and spaces, patio, and walks, in-kind, if the paving material meets the guidelines and if the total square footage is 30% or less of the total back yard;

•Seal and repair existing asphalt;

•Remove paving to return an area to yard or garden space.

Fences and Gates

•Repair damaged sections, in-kind, in the following quantities:

Up to 10% of fences not in compliance with the guidelines

Up to 25% of fences in compliance with the guidelines

•Repair gates and doors in garden walls;

•Install locks and latches.

•Repair storm and screen doors, including replacing broken parts.

•Replace broken glass;