Design Review Ordinance
The City of Van Wert passed a Design Review ordinance in June of 2000 to promote the redevelopment of the Downtown District. The Design Review Board established under this ordinance is responsible for approving any exterior construction or alterations to properties and buildings within the Downtown. Revised in 2010, this ordinance requires property owners to submit their proposed work for approval before they are able to receive a building permit and begin construction. The form used is called the Certificate of Appropriateness. Once signed, the owner may take this form to obtain a construction permit.
The City of Van Wert requires this form be submitted regardless of whether or not a building permit is required for the proposed project. This is required for any exterior changes to a building which are visible from the public sidewalk, including painting, signs, and lights. The Design Review Board adopted guidelines for the restoration of buildings in the Downtown District based on the US Department of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings.
It is the building owner's responsibility to contact the Design Review Board to obtain approval before you make any exterior changes to your building. The Board emphasizes the need to follow this procedure before making any changes or purchasing materials to avoid unnecessary expenses to the owner.
The Van Wert Design Review Board meets bi-monthly, beginning in January, on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at 8:00 am in the 2nd floor of the Van Wert Municipal Building.
A copy of the Van Wert Design Review Guidelines and Certificate of Appropriateness can be downloaded below.
The City of Van Wert requires this form be submitted regardless of whether or not a building permit is required for the proposed project. This is required for any exterior changes to a building which are visible from the public sidewalk, including painting, signs, and lights. The Design Review Board adopted guidelines for the restoration of buildings in the Downtown District based on the US Department of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings.
It is the building owner's responsibility to contact the Design Review Board to obtain approval before you make any exterior changes to your building. The Board emphasizes the need to follow this procedure before making any changes or purchasing materials to avoid unnecessary expenses to the owner.
The Van Wert Design Review Board meets bi-monthly, beginning in January, on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at 8:00 am in the 2nd floor of the Van Wert Municipal Building.
A copy of the Van Wert Design Review Guidelines and Certificate of Appropriateness can be downloaded below.
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