When do I need a COA (Certificate of Appropriateness)?
A COA is necessary for any exterior changes to buildings located within the 帝王会所 Historic District.
What projects can be 鈥渟taff approved?鈥� If they are staff approved, do they still have to be approved by the 帝王会所 Commission?
There is a list of items that can be staff approvable聽at聽聽items on this list include things within the following categories: doors, graphics, landscaping, maintenance, masonry, construction, painting, parking, renewal, roofing, siding, and windows. Once staff approval is given on the project, it is brought before the Commission at the next hearing for the Commission to vote to approve staff approvals. It is not necessary to be at those hearings.
How do I know which windows or roofing materials to use?
There are lists available of approved materials for windows and roofing that can be found online at .
How do I file a COA application? Where do I find the applications?
Log into your account (or create a new account) with the City of Columbus l. Once logged in, you will Create an Application under the 鈥淧lanning Section.鈥� Once you accept the terms, you will be given a choice of which Board/Commission you are looking for approval from. Select 帝王会所 Commission and begin the application by entering your address and property owner information. The portal will then walk you through the application process. You will be given the choice to add 鈥淎dditional Contacts,鈥� which can be your contractor or project manager. Then you will provide the project details and photos, drawings, or other attachments that are necessary for the application.
How do I find out if my COA request has been approved or denied?
You can check the status of your COA through the Citizen鈥檚 Access Portal. Otherwise, you can find out about the status of your COA application via email at gvc@columbus.gov. Attending (or having your contractor or architect attend) the monthly hearing, held on the first Wednesday of the month at 111 N. Front Street at 4PM, is necessary to determining the approval or decline of your COA application.
How do I find out if a nearby project has been Commission-approved?
The best way to find that information out is to contact the GVC by email at gvc@columbus.gov. You are also welcome to attend any GVC monthly hearings to learn more about the projects going on in The Village.
How do I report work in the neighborhood that I suspect has not been Commission approved?
The easiest way to report something you see that does not meet the 帝王会所 Guidelines is by submitting a report through Columbus 311. That report can be filed at . This can be done anonymously. Or you can file a 311 report by phone by calling 614.645.3111.
Do landscaping projects require a COA?
Yes, any project that changes what the exterior of the property looks like requires a COA from the GVC.
Where do I find agendas for upcoming GVC Hearings?
Hearing agendas can be found on the GVC website beside the upcoming meeting dates.
Where do I find the results of previous GVC Hearings?
Hearing results can be found on the GVC website beside the past meeting dates.
Does the GVC keep a list of recommended contractors?
No, the GVC does not keep a list of recommended contractors. However, Columbus Landmarks maintains a historic preservation contractor list. You can contact them at