Is my Indianapolis home in a historic district?
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Short answer
Possibly. The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) reviews exterior alterations in designated historic areas — Lockerbie Square, Ransom Place, Herron-Morton Place, Fountain Square Commercial, Chatham-Arch & Mass Ave, Old Northside, St. Joseph, Meridian Park, Meridian Street Preservation, Woodruff Place — plus individually landmarked properties. Any visible exterior alteration requires a CofA before DBNS can issue the permit.
In detail
Possibly. The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) reviews exterior alterations in designated historic areas — Lockerbie Square, Ransom Place, Herron-Morton Place, Fountain Square Commercial, Chatham-Arch & Mass Ave, Old Northside, St. Joseph, Meridian Park, Meridian Street Preservation, Woodruff Place — plus individually landmarked properties. Any visible exterior alteration requires a CofA before DBNS can issue the permit.
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