Historic Design Standards Update
Historic Design Standards Update
Community Survey
The City of Raleigh is in the process of updating its Historic Design Standards.
This survey is a follow-up to two community workshops, held on August 11 and 13. If you attended one of those workshops, some of the questions in this survey will be familiar, but we would still love to hear from you!
The initial questions are relevant to both historic districts and landmarks. There will also be separate questions for each historic district.
Part 1 | Tell Us About Your Experience
Do you live in or own property in one of Raleigh's eight local historic districts?
Select all that apply.
Do you live in or own one of Raleigh's locally designated landmarks?
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required for certain exterior changes to properties in historic districts and designated landmarks.
Did you know that a COA is not needed for routine maintenance or exact in-kind replacement?
Have you ever applied for a COA?
Which other types of projects do you think City staff should be able to approve administratively (Minor Work), without review by the Historic Development Commission (Major Work)?
Select all areas where you think staff should have greater authority to approve projects that meet the clearly defined historic design standard. The current Minor Work list is in UDO 10.2.15.
Changing exterior paint color in most of the city’s historic districts, or on a landmark, requires a COA. Should exterior paint color…
Part 2 | Working with Historic Properties
A substitute material should closely match the appearance and performance of the historic material it replaces. Consider factors such as durability, compatibility with surrounding materials, suitability for the intended use, texture, thickness, edge profile, shadow lines, and color.
In which situations should substitute materials be considered as an option to replace historic features?
Select all that apply.
Which historic building features should be allowed to be replaced with substitute materials?
Select all that apply.
Part 3 | New Construction & Additions
Which design elements are most important for ensuring additions or new construction fit within Raleigh's historic districts and landmarks?
Select up to four. Tell us more in the comments.
Which aspects of accessory structures need clearer guidance in the Design Standards?
Select all that apply. Tell us more in the comments.
How should new detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be designed within historic districts?
Select one.
Part 4 | Site Features & Weatherization
Which site features are most important to preserve the character of Raleigh's historic districts and landmarks?
Select three.
For which energy, resilience, or environmental improvements should the Design Standards provide greater flexibility?
Select all that apply.