Step 1: Preliminary Meeting (Optional)

A preliminary meeting with staff prior to the application submittal is not required, but is helpful for many applicants. To set up a meeting, contact the Preservation Planner in the Department of Planning and Sustainability.

Step 2: DRC Application Submittal

The DRC application must be submitted according to the HZC and DRC Schedule through our Online Application Portal.  The applicant should submit their preliminary project concept, which may include photographs of the site, inspirational images, conceptual sketches, or similar information.

Step 3: Agenda Preparation

The staff receives the application and provides application materials to the DRC.

Step 4: DRC Feedback

The DRC reviews the application and provides informal, non-binding feedback for the applicant to consider prior to submitting an application for a COA.

Step 5: Subsequent Applications (If Applicable)

After the DRC meeting, the applicant may proceed with a subsequent application for a COA, if ready. Applicants are welcome to submit to the DRC as many times as necessary before moving forward with the formal COA and HZC application.