Architectural Review Board

Responsibilities Reviews and makes recommendations on the listing of properties on the Local Register of Historic Places; reviews changes, except for routine maintenance, to the exterior of properties zoned with the Historic Preservation Overlay (HPOD) Zoning District, and issues or denies Certificates of Appropriateness; when necessary to protect the character of property in the HPOD, grants variances in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the applicable City or County ordinance; administers the federal Certified Local Government program for historic preservation on behalf of the city and county; and directs appeals of its decisions to the Planning Commission, which hears appeals and makes recommendations to the County Commission. Eligibility Criteria Members must be residents or property owners in Leon County. Members must have demonstrated special interest, experience, or knowledge in history, architecture, or related disciplines. Members must file a Financial Disclosur...