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Frequently Asked Questions

Expand What makes a property historic?

What makes a property historic?

Expand What is the Independence Heritage Commission?

What is the Independence Heritage Commission?

Expand How are properties nominated for local designation?

How are properties nominated for local designation?

Expand How long does the local designation process take?

How long does the local designation process take?

Expand As an owner of a designated historic property can I still make changes to my property, such as building a garage or adding siding?

As an owner of a designated historic property can I still make changes to my property, such as building a garage or adding siding?

Expand What kinds of changes will be reviewed by the Heritage Commission?

What kinds of changes will be reviewed by the Heritage Commission?

Expand Is interior work or routine maintenance reviewed?

Is interior work or routine maintenance reviewed?

Expand How will I know what type of work is appropriate for my property?

How will I know what type of work is appropriate for my property?

Expand How do I request approval of my project by the Heritage Commission?

How do I request approval of my project by the Heritage Commission?

Expand How long does it take for the Commission to review a project?

How long does it take for the Commission to review a project?

Expand Can I appeal the decision of the Heritage Commission?

Can I appeal the decision of the Heritage Commission?

Expand Can work being conducted without Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approval be stopped?

Can work being conducted without Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approval be stopped?

Expand If my area is proposed for designation, do I have any say in the process?

If my area is proposed for designation, do I have any say in the process?

Expand What are the benefits to me as an owner of historic property?

What are the benefits to me as an owner of historic property?

Expand Will designation mean big changes for my property or my neighborhood?

Will designation mean big changes for my property or my neighborhood?

Expand Will I be required to restore my property?

Will I be required to restore my property?

Expand What areas of the City are already designated?

What areas of the City are already designated?

Expand What Does It Mean to be Locally Designated vs. Nationally Designated?

What Does It Mean to be Locally Designated vs. Nationally Designated?

Expand Who do I call for more information?

Who do I call for more information?

**To obtain a copy of Article 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance, contact the Historic Preservation Division at (816) 325-7419 or go online.

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