The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
Next COA Deadline:
4:00 pm on May 18
COA Minutes and Agendas
Local historic district designation strives to retain the spirit and character of Raleigh, and the RHDC is available to assist in the planning and implementation of appropriate changes to Raleigh landmarks and local historic district properties. In the early planning stages of a project, property stewards are encouraged to call RHDC staff with questions or concerns regarding the design guidelines or review process. Staff is available to provide creative solutions, technical assistance (for example a solution to persistently peeling paint), and on-site consultations if appropriate. In addition, the RHDC has a preservation resource library available for consultation. For assistance, contact RHDC staff.
Design Guidelines Update Status
Approved meeting minutes are stored on the City of Raleigh website
COA Meeting Backup Materials
- 108 1/2 E Hargett St, application
- 1008 W South St, application
- 602 S Boylan Ave, application
- 701 E Lane St, application
- Courtesy Review
- Prior Meeting Draft Minutes
- Current Agenda
Minor Work Reports
| Title | Description | Size (kb) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2008 to December 18, 2008 | 77.75 | ||
| December 19, 2008 to January 16, 2009 | 74.58 | ||
| January 17, 2009 to February 16, 2009 | 81.82 | ||
| February 17, 2009 to March 23, 2009 | 79.97 | ||
| March 24, 2009 to April 20, 2009 | 78.75 | ||
| April 21, 2009 to May 15, 2009 | 74.55 | ||
| May 16, 2009 to June 19, 2009 | 78.93 | ||
| June 20, 2009 to July 20, 2009 | 76.06 | ||
| July 21, 2009 to August 18, 2009 | 76.35 | ||
| August 19, 2009 to September 21, 2009 | 86.30 | ||
| September 22, 2009 to October 19, 2009 | 77.89 | ||
| October 20, 2009 to November 19, 2009 | 79.19 | ||
| November 20, 2009 to December 16, 2009 | 73.53 | ||
| December 17, 2009 to January 15, 2010 | 74.14 | ||
| January 16, 2010 to February 15, 2010 | 75.55 | ||
| February 16, 2010 to March 19, 2010 | 74.53 | ||
| November 18, 2011 to December 21, 2011 | 72.37 | ||
| December 22, 2011 to January 23, 2012 | 70.75 | ||
| January 24, 2012 to February 20, 2012 | 70.96 | ||
| February 21, 2012 to March 20, 2012 | 76.64 | ||
| March 21, 2012 to April 23, 2012 | 75.91 |
Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
A joint public hearing before the Raleigh City Council and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is being held for May 1 to discuss the designation of the G. Dewey and Elma Arndt House as a historic landmark.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The city’s first new HOD in 20 years takes effect May 1.
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National Register of Historic Places
In 2011, four RHDC sponsored Historic Districts were listed in the National Register: Longview Gardens, Rochester Heights, Battery Heights, and Hi-Mount.
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Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
After a year-long public effort of updating the Design Guidelines, the draft document is in the hands of the City Attorney prior to going to the RHDC and City Council for formal adoption.
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