Local districts and landmark properties
The city lists Johnson Street, Sherrod Park, West High Avenue and Washington Street as local historic districts. Its guidance identifies decks, steps and exterior alterations among changes that can require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
A landmark may have specific protected features. Check its designation and boundaries before planning removal, a material change or an enclosure.
National Register listing is different
National Register listing alone does not create the same local review rule. Uptown Suburbs includes Emerywood, but that listing does not put every Emerywood home under one local Certificate of Appropriateness requirement.
Use the official property and district information to resolve the distinction. Do not rely only on the home’s age, architectural style or neighborhood name.
Describe the proposed change clearly
Photographs, existing material, the location of the porch and the intended alterations help define the review question. Replacement in the same form can differ from enlarging, enclosing or removing a feature.
Keep repair, structural rebuilding and enclosure plans distinct. The responsible preservation staff can explain the applicable process before work is scheduled.
Coordinate review with the deck scope
Resolve designation questions before treating a finish or roof design as final. Record which approvals and drawings belong with the construction project.
The links were reviewed October 1, 2026. Follow the current published process for the specific property rather than treating this planning page as an approval.