To determine whether a permit is needed, or to obtain a permit, contact the Building Inspector at City Hall at 396-5027. A permit is required before any changes, including color changes, may be made to the exterior of any building within the Historic District. The Planning Commission has pre- approved a list of exterior colors for downtown buildings. If the staff determines that the submitted colors comply with this list, staff may issue the permit. If the proposed colors are not on the pre-approved list, the Planning Commission must review and approve the application.
Subdued colors are most appropriate for large historic structures.
Multiple colors are recommended for the body of the building. No permit or license is required. Sidewalk cafes may be established by downtown restaurants by placing chairs, tables, and temporary barriers directly in front of the restaurant, within 8 feet of the building wall. Vendors may obtain licenses from the City to sell merchandise from carts or booths placed in City parks or on downtown sidewalks within 8 feet of the curb or from vehicles parked at curbside along Main Street downtown. The permit requires that safeguards be placed around the work area in order to protect the public.