When a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is denied for either a landmark or a structure
within an historic district, the applicant may, within thirty (30) days, appeal the Board’s decision
to the Council. Notice of such appeal shall be in writing to the Village Manager, who shall
notify the Department. The Department shall prepare the record and forward it to the Council.
The Council may receive comments on the contents of the record but no new material may be
considered by the Council. The Council may affirm or overturn the decision and may also send
the application back to the Board with recommended changes. Decisions of the Council shall
constitute final administrative decisions subject to administrative review as provided by law.
