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<br />New, Renovation, or Demolition <br /> <br />DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 <br /> <br />Design Certificate <br /> <br />MAIN STREET <br />DESIGN CERTIFICATE <br /> <br />Application Instructions <br /> <br />Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If <br />you have any building or sign permit questions, please contact the Permit Division at 281-470-5074. <br /> <br />The Main Street Design Certificate has been created to ensure La Porte maintains <br />a harmonious historic downtown that accurately reflects it's own history through the <br />architectural styles located in the Main Street District. <br /> <br />WHEN A MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Is REQUIRED <br />Design Certificates apply to renovations, new construction, and demolition projects when external alterations <br />or repairs visually impact the aesthetics of an area, site, building, or structure within the confmes ofthe Main <br />Street Architectural Design District (MS ADD - see map), such as the following alterations: <br /> <br />. The construction of a new structure <br />. The alteration or restoration of any exterior features <br />. An addition to a structure <br />. The removal or demolition, in whole or in part, of any building or structure <br />. The construction or erection of a new sign <br />. The removal or substantial alteration of existing signs when considered an historic resource <br />. Applying a new exterior siding material <br />. Addition of a new window, d,oor, or dormer <br />. Installation of burglar bars on interior or exterior of windows <br />. Creating a driveway or parking facility <br />. Adding a satellite dish <br />. Building a deck, fence, or garage <br />. Enclosing a porch <br />. Painting of siding, brick, or masonry <br />. Landscaping, etc. <br /> <br />WHEN A MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Is NOT REQUIRED <br />Ordinary maintenance and repair is any work, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, <br />decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disasters and which does not result in a <br />change in the existing appearance or materials of a property. General maintenance that does not alter the <br />exterior appearance ofthe building or site does not require a Design Certificate; however, some ordinary <br />maintenance and repair may still require a building permit. Some examples of work not requiring a certificate <br />may include, but are not limited to the following: <br /> <br />. Replacement of existing mechanical equipment; <br />. Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yards; <br />. Roofmg work, if no change in appearance occurs; such as color <br /> <br />How To ApPLY FOR A MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE <br />1. Contact the Main Street Coordinator (281-470-5017) as early on in your project as possible. After an <br />initial consultation, the coordinator will schedule a predevelopment meeting with you and the Main Street <br />Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). This will give you an opportunity to receive guidance on <br /> <br />City of La Porte - Main Street Program <br /> <br />] of4 <br />