Certificates of Appropriateness for Three Historic Properties
New Bern, NC
Summary
The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on three certificate-of-appropriateness requests, including an extensive amendment to an approved rear addition at 218 Pollock St. These decisions determine what exterior changes owners may make to contributing and non-contributing buildings in the historic district.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
CoA decisions affect private renovation costs for the three applicants.
The three property owners seeking approval for their proposed alterations.
The property owner, who faces a violation notice and potential corrections.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Historic Preservation Commission - Oct 21, 2026
The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on three certificate-of-appropriateness requests, including an extensive amendment to an approved rear addition at 218 Pollock St. These decisions determine what exterior changes owners may make to contributing and non-contributing buildings in the historic district.
Historic Preservation Commission Design Review - Sep 2, 2026
Two contributing historic properties at 524 and 411 E. Front St. were up for design review — a remodel of an accessory building and additions to a house and garage. The decisions affect how much historic character in the Tertiary AVC district is preserved as owners update their properties.
Historic Preservation Commission Design Review - Jun 3, 2026
Windows were installed without a certificate of appropriateness and don't meet standards, following an October 2024 complaint. A notice of violation letter was expected to go out soon.
Historic Preservation Commission Design Review - May 6, 2026
Four buildings in New Bern's historic districts — including two downtown gateway addresses and the Tryon Palace grounds — were up for exterior alteration review. The outcomes affect how visible historic properties look along Craven, Queen, Pollock, and East Front streets.
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