Historic Property Changes

Application

Properties identified on the map of designated historic properties are important local heritage preservation sites and the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) must approve Applications for Certificate of Approval for exterior changes to the property. This is required by City Ordinance 30.10. The application must be submitted by the second Tuesday of each month for a formal review by the HPC. The application must include a description of work, site photos, plans, drawings, and pictures of new items, depending on the proposed changes. 
Please discuss proposals with staff early in the planning process.  

Design Guidelines

Review of proposed changes are based on the adopted Hastings Design Guidelines below. These guidelines outline the proper maintenance, historically appropriate exterior alterations, and new construction for designated properties. Approval is not required for painting. However, the Design Guidelines recommend choosing paint colors from historic color palettes. 

• Introduction
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Hastings History
• Residential Style Guide
  • Greek Revival and Early Vernacular (1850-1870)
  • Italianate and Gothic Revival (1855-1880) (1860-1870)
  • Queen Anne (1880-1905)
  • Classical and Colonial Revival (1895-1920)
  • Bungalow and Craftsman (1905-1930)
  • Foursquare and Period Revival (1900-1930) (1920-1950)
  • The Rambler and Beyond (1950 - ) 
• General Guidelines: Residential
  • Wood Siding and Shingles
  • Masonry Walls and Foundations
  • Roofs, Chimneys and Dormers
  • Windows
  • Entries
  • Decorative Trim
  • Porches and Steps
  • Additions to Historic Buildings
  • New Construction
  • Garages and Accessory Structures
  • Fences and Walls
  • Public Landscape and Streetscape
• Historic Commercial Buildings
• General Guidelines: Historic Commercial Buildings
• New Construction and Additions
• East Second Street Historic Districts Drawings
• Photo Gallery
• Appendix
  • The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
  • Glossary
  • Historic Paint Colors
  • Application for Certificate of Approval
  • Resources

by John W. Erickson, 1977