When is SF Historic Preservation Commission review required?
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Short answer
HPC review applies to SF's 11 Article 10 Landmark Districts (Alamo Square, Bush Street-Cottage Row, Dogpatch, Liberty-Hill, etc.), ~220+ individual Article 10 landmarks, ~180+ Article 11 Category I-IV buildings, and buildings within California Register historic districts. Any visible exterior alteration requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (CofA) before DBI can issue the permit. Plan 8-20 additional weeks for HPC review.
In detail
HPC review applies to SF's 11 Article 10 Landmark Districts (Alamo Square, Bush Street-Cottage Row, Dogpatch, Liberty-Hill, etc.), ~220+ individual Article 10 landmarks, ~180+ Article 11 Category I-IV buildings, and buildings within California Register historic districts. Any visible exterior alteration requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (CofA) before DBI can issue the permit. Plan 8-20 additional weeks for HPC review.
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