Historic Preservation Commission — Agenda packet

CITY OF MINERAL POINT 137 HIGH STREET, SUITE 1 MINERAL POINT, WI 53565 608-987-2361 Mayor – Danny Clark Administrator | Troy Maggied | administrator@cityofmineralpointwi.gov City Clerk-Treasurer | Christy Skelding| cityclerk@cityofmineralpointwi.gov AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - CITY OF MINERAL POINT Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30 PM City Hall Community Room 1. Call to Order. a. Roll call & open meetings compliance [Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81–19.98]. b. Consider August 27, 2026 minutes. 2. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications. • 2026-COA15 – 231-233 High – Car Port Addition – Dave & Jeanenne Owen – Jacob Schneberger Cordwainer – Built 1861 – AHI59706 – NRHP-Contributing. • 2026-COA22 – 10A Commerce – Siding replacement – Kellyns Properties, LLC – AHI56130 – NRHP Non-Contributing. • 2026–COA23 – Cornish Heritage Park – Donor Sign – City of Mineral Point • 2026–COA24 – 234 High – Signage – Audrey Qualley – Felderman Hardware – Built 1871 – AHI59708 – NRHP–Contributing 3. Report from the Chair. a. Chapter 151 revision – forwarded to City Attorney and Ordinances Committee. b. Commission member vacancy – Appointment anticipated in October. c. Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commission Award Nomination. d. NRHP contributing property plaques – No Report. e. Tower Park Wisconsin Historical Marker Relocation – No Report. 4. New Business. Reschedule 11/26 and 12/24 meeting to 12/3 or 12/10 5. Old Business. Review Mural Guidelines adopted October 2025. 6. Announcements. Historic Tax Credits Workshops - March 3, 2027 (Commercial) September 15, 2027 (Residential). 7. Adjourn. (Next meeting: October 22) Historic Preservation Commission – quasi–judicial body, Municipal Ordinance Chapter 151. Members (terms): Matthew Payne, Chair (2026–29); Alex Ramshur (City Council Rep); Vacancy (2026–29); Gary Cisler (2024–27), Mark Hogan (2025–28); Richard Reger (2025–28); John Spady (2024–27). Two–Person Committee: Commissioners Cisler & Hogan (August–October 2026). General Information Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary–standards–treatment–historic–properties.htm Member –Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions wisconsinahpc.org Member – National Alliance of Preservation Commissions napcommissions.org Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation wipreservation.org Historic Preservation Commission Page 1 of 3 DRAFT Minutes 08/27/2026 MINUTES CITY OF MINERAL POINT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 6:30 PM City Hall Community Room CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Chair Matthew Payne called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A roll call was made and a quorum was present. Noted there is a vacant position. Matthew Payne (2026-29) Chair Present Alex Ramshur (Council Rep) Present Gary Cisler (2024-27) Present John Spady (2024-27) Present Mark Hogan (2025-28) Present Richard Reger (2025-28) Present Vacancy (2026-29) Also present: Troy Maggied, City Administrator. Administrator Maggied confirmed public notice had been posted in compliance with Wisconsin law. APPROVAL MINUTES Motion (Cisler/Spady) to approve July 23, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried (6-0). Motion (Ramshur/Cisler) to approve July 30, 2026 special meeting minutes. Motion carried (6-0). CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS No COA applications were received for consideration of the full commission. Two-Person Committee Report. Commissioners Ramshur and Spady reported approval of 2026-COA19 – 242 High – Repair, Repoint, repaint. A request was reviewed for masonry repairs involving repointing and repair of stepped and linear fractures. During the work, stucco was removed from a stone wall adjoining a neighboring property, exposing the original stonework. The work was considered appropriate and straightforward. 2026-COA21 – 263 High St – Retaining Wall. A request was reviewed for extending an existing partial retaining wall on the west side of a building from High Street to Jail Alley. The proposed work will extend the wall in a manner consistent with the existing construction, using matching limestone. The request was determined to be straightforward and was approved. 2024-COA030a – 217 N Chestnut – Sitework. A request was reviewed for hardscaping. The work will address drainage and runoff, remove existing concrete, and replace it with appropriate landscaping/hardscape materials. Following an on-site review, the Commission determined the proposal was straightforward and approved it. The Commission also discussed ongoing masonry restoration work in the downtown area. Members noted that contractors have encountered unusually hard mortar on some historic masonry, apparently associated with later repair work. The discussion emphasized the importance of using compatible mortar in historic masonry and recognized the quality of current restoration work being performed in the community. Other COA Inquiries Two additional inquiries were discussed: A property owner on West Commerce Street submitted product specification information regarding replacement of existing shingles. Because the replacement material, specifications, and color were the same as the existing shingles, the work was determined not to require a COA. Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 of 3 DRAFT Minutes 08/27/2026 Another COA application was received for a property on Mineral Street near Pine Street. Upon review, it was determined that the property is outside the City's historic preservation overlay district and therefore does not require a COA. The applicant will be notified accordingly. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR Chapter 151 Revision. The Chair has forwarded the revised proposal back to the Certified Local Government (CLG) Coordinator Jason Tish for final review. NRHP Contributing Property Plaques Update. Due to fluctuations in copper prices, it was agreed obtaining pricing for the plaques is premature at this time. The Commission will revisit pricing approximately six months before the anticipated deadline and contact the manufacturer, Franklin Bronze, to confirm current pricing and specifications. The Commission also discussed identifying eligible property owners who may be approached regarding plaques. A list of properties that previously received plaques has been obtained and will be compared with the City's existing digital database of contributing historic properties. This will help establish the number and location of potentially eligible properties, including properties outside the commercial area. Members reviewed the City's mapping resources, which link historic-property information with county tax- parcel data, ownership information, and available historic inventory information. The mapping system will make it easier to identify contributing properties and organize information for the plaque program. It was also noted that future updates to the City's historic property inventory can be incorporated into the database as additional properties are identified as contributing. The Commission agreed that these digital mapping and inventory resources will be useful for the ongoing administration of the historic preservation program and for identifying and documenting historic properties throughout the community. Commission member vacancy. The person discussed at the previous meeting has agreed to be nominated. The name is being forwarded to the Mayor for appointment. Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions awards nominations. The Chair has drafted a nomination and will forward to Commission Members before the next meeting for review. Tower Park Wisconsin Historical Marker Relocation. At its previous meeting, the Commission reached a consensus that the marker should remain within Tower Park but that the Commission should not take the lead on the relocation. The Commission agreed that the matter should be approached as an opportunity for cooperation with other City entities that may have plans for improvements or redevelopment of the park. The Chair will initiate discussions with the Park Board and Property Committee to determine whether the marker relocation could be incorporated into future park plans. The Wisconsin Historical Marker program primarily involves state approval of markers and does not appear to involve ongoing state ownership or funding of the marker once installed. A member also raised the possibility of pursuing grant funding for improvements to Tower Park, including potential funding for signage or other park improvements. It was noted that broader park improvements fall outside the primary scope of the Historic Preservation Commission, although the Commission could provide input regarding historic resources and encourage consideration of the marker as part of any future park project. Section 106 Proposed Changes. The Commission was informed of a recent webinar presented by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions regarding proposed regulatory changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The proposed changes would affect the federal review process for projects involving historic properties, including changes to requirements concerning avoidance or minimization of harm, public participation, and the involvement of state and local governments in consultation. The Commission was also informed that the proposed changes could reduce consideration of visual, audible, indirect, and landscape- related effects. Historic Preservation Commission Page 3 of 3 DRAFT Minutes 08/27/2026 The Chair noted that, because the matter was not included on the meeting's public agenda, no action could be taken by the Commission. The Chair stated that, in an individual capacity and not on behalf of the Commission, he would communicate concerns regarding the proposed changes to Wisconsin's congressional delegation and through a letter to the editor. Commissioners who wish to participate individually will be provided with information and resources from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. The recorded webinar will also be shared with Commissioners for informational purposes. ANNOUNCEMENTS Historic Tax Credit Workshops. Two upcoming historic tax credit workshops are a Commercial Historic Tax Credit workshop scheduled for March 3, 2027 and a Residential Historic Tax Credit workshop scheduled for September 15. 2027. The Commission discussed efforts to promote the workshops more broadly, particularly the commercial workshop, through the Chamber of Commerce and other community communications. Members noted the importance of making property owners aware of available historic tax credits before beginning projects. Historic Property Survey – Phase Two. The Commission discussed plans for a public meeting associated with the beginning of Phase Two of the historic property survey. A date in October, tentatively October 23, is being considered. Phase Two will involve a more intensive and detailed review of properties identified during the broader Phase One survey. Historic Preservation Commission Records. The Chair reported that, while organizing historic preservation records, annual reports submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office were located for the years 1987 through 2009. The records indicate that the Commission rejected two Certificates of Appropriateness during that period, one in 2006 and one in 2008. Murals and Public Art. A Commissioner raised the subject of murals and public art, noting that members of the public have recently asked about the Commission's position and process regarding murals. The Commission previously undertook substantial discussion of the subject through two mural committees, but the matter was left open pending a specific proposal. Members noted that current discussions regarding public art in South Street Park may also relate to the topic. The Chair agreed to place murals/public art on a future meeting agenda for further discussion. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026, in the City Hall Community Room. ADJOURNMENT With no further business and no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM. Application Form for Certificate of Appropriateness Page 1 APPLICATION FORM Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Property Address: 137 High St., Suite 1 Mineral Point, WI 53565 ________________________________ ________________________________ __ Owner Name(s): City of Mineral Point, WI ________________________________ ________________________________ __________________ Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP: ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ X Same as Property Address Phone: (608___) _987-2361________________________ Email: administrator@cityofmineralpointwi.gov ________________________________ _ Other Name of Property (e.g. “Orchard Lawn”): ________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________ Primary Contact X Owner (if applicant is Owner, may skip to ‘Type of Work’)  Architect/Preservation Consultant  Contractor  Other: ________________________________ ________________________________ ______ Name: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _____________________ Address, City, State, ZIP: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ______ Phone: (______) _________________________ Email: ________________________________ ________________________________ ______________ Type of Work  Alteration / Rehabilitation / Repair (including exterior changes to windows, doors, roofing, etc.)  Site Alteration / Improvement (including walks, walkways, patios, fending, retaining walls, etc.) X Signage (including window signs, projecting signs, etc.)  New Construction and / or Addition (including garages, sheds and outbuildings, etc.)  Demolition - Complete (razing entire structure) or  Partial (removal of any structure features) Project Description On a separate sheet(s), provide a full narrative with detailed description of each element of the work to be accomplished. The narrative would include: 1) A clear explanation of the proposed work 2) The reason or rationale for the proposed work 3) The intended outcome or result of the proposed work Tax Credits Work on a property “contributing” to the National Register of Historic Places may qualify for historic preservation tax credits (25% residential, 40% commercial) administered through the Wisconsin Historical Society. There is a separate application process. See Supplement for resources. Do you intend to apply for Tax Credits?  Yes X No  Unsure continues next page… Office Use Only DATE Received: ______________ Fee Received: ______________ Approved: ______________ Historic Preservation Commission Use Only  Contributing  Noncontributing Year built: __________________ AHI No. ___________________ TaxKey _______________ City of Mineral Point 137 High Street, Suite 1 Mineral Point, WI 53565 (608) 987-2361 Application Form for Certificate of Appropriateness Page 2 Additional Information You must submit complete and clear drawings and specifications of the work to be accomplished, required by city ordinance. Recommended attachments by type of work are listed. If insufficient information is provided, you will be contacted and requested to submit additional information. Work Type Recommended Attachment Alteration, Rehabilitation, Repair It is recommended to consult with an architect or historic preservation professional when work is significant.  Photos of existing conditions, marked to identify location and scope of proposed work.  Documents and historical photos, relevant to the property and proposed work.  Detail drawings of new or modified architectural elements.  Elevation drawings to scale, of new or modified elements on any façade.  List of exterior materials to be used, including product specification sheets and color information.  Swatches or physical samples of proposed materials and finishes. Site Alteration, Improvement  Photos of existing conditions, marked to identify location and scope of proposed work.  Site plan, drawn to scale, with elements like landscaping, parking and utilities  Renderings which illustrate the appearance of completed project within the streetscape context.  Swatches or physical samples of proposed exterior materials and finishes. Signage  X Photos or drawings of proposed sign location.  X Scale drawing of sign indicating design details, graphics, dimensions, and distance above sidewalk.  List of materials to be used, including product specifications and color descriptions. New Construction / Addition It is recommended to have plans prepared by a licensed architect or engineer for larger projects.  Photos of existing conditions.  Site plan, drawn to scale, with elements like landscaping, parking and utilities.  Floor plans, drawn to scale and including dimensions, showing existing elements and proposed changes.  Elevation drawings to scale, of new or modified elements on any façade.  Documents and historical photos relevant to the property and proposed work.  Renderings which illustrate the appearance of completed project within the streetscape context.  List of exterior materials to be used, including product specifications and color information.  Swatches or physical samples of proposed materials and finishes. Demolition – Complete State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approval may be required for certain historic structures.  Documents and historical photos relevant to the property and structure proposed for demolition.  Photos of exterior and interior views showing overall condition of the property.  Current dollar value of property improvements.  Cost estimate for demolition, debris removal, and site grading following demolition. Demolition – Partial  Documents and historical photos relevant to the proposed demolition area.  Floor plans, drawn to scale and including dimensions, of existing conditions and proposed demolition.  Photos of the building with exterior and interior views of the section to be demolished, illustrating overall condition of the property. Applicant Certification I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application regarding existing conditions and the scope of proposed work is complete, true, and accurate. I acknowledge that I am responsible for complying with any conditions attached to a Certificate of Appropriateness issued for this work. I further agree that if the scope of work changes before completion, I will submit updated information for additional review. 09/17/2026 __________________________________________ Property Owner Signature Date Applicant Signature (if other than property owner) Date City Staff / HPC Use Only ACTION FORM Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) COA Number: ___________________________Date Received: ________________________________  less than 7 business days before next HPC meeting Review  Application Complete  Additional Information Requested  Additional Information Received Referred To  2-Person Committee Date: __________________  by 2-Person Committee to full HPC Date: __________________  HPC for Agenda Date: __________________ Decision  Approved  Approved with Conditions (detail below)  Disapproved Decided by  2-Person Committee __________________________________________________________________ Signature 1 Date Signature 2 Date  Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Date: __________________________ __________________________________________________________________ HPC Chair Signature Date List any approval conditions. Cornish Heritage Park THE 2026 REVITALIZATION OF CORNISH HERITAGE PARK WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. Hedge Builder $500–$1,999 WILHELM FAMILY FRIENDS OF WREN’S MINERAL POINT LIONS MAYDAY PRESS JIM KACKLEY IN MEMORY OF ALVA & ELVA SPARGO MIKE AND QUINN CHRISTENSEN SUE CURTIS CHRISTINA WEITZEL BOB & CONNIE TIBBITS LORNA FILIPPINI & CLYDE PATON AARON AND MONICA DUNN IN HONOR OF TOM SPEICH— PROUD SON OF MINERAL POINT DIANE STERBA FAMILY DANNY AND TRUDY CLARK TOM AND NANCY SCHMIT Miner’s Mate ($100–$500) DANIEL ENSRUDE DAVID & TARI ENGELS ROD SCHLIMPERT HOOK’S CHEESE COMPANY THE ALLEN SCHROEDER FAMILY COMMUNITY FIRST BANK STEVE LEGER & ZANN LILJEGREN UPLANDS GARDEN CLUB NUTTER & BACKSTROM TURNER & SLOANE ROLLI PAM CATO JUDITH CLAYTON DAVID AND JEANEANE OWEN MATTHEW & MAGGIE PAYNE MARCIA MAY WAGNER DANIEL LLOYD & ALAN GOSSETT PAT & BOB SNYDER JANE STENSON MARCIA & STEVE GERALD & ELIZABETH GALLE MILES & ADELINE HONER STEVE & KAREN OELLERICH JIM JEWELL RED ROOSTER CAFÉ LAURA BAHR-FAMILY IN MEMORY OF KENNY & VIOLET CANON JOHN & SUE STRICKLER MARK & SUSAN WALLITSCH Piskie Pal ($1–99) IN HONOR OF JANET MILLER THE THREE Cs STACY & GORANA MARY GLINDINNING GARY AND LAURA CISLER GRETA GUENTHER & BILL GROVER QUINTEN & REID KOWALSKI TINA BRADY TREDINNICK FAMILY IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE WHITFORD DANA GARRISON STEVE & TERRI DOLPHIN FAMILY LAUREN POWERS THE LIBBYS BECK RUSSANO In-Kind Contributions DAN’S PLUMBING G – PRO EXCAVATING AND LANDSCAPING AUGELLI CONCRETE Giant’s Legacy $5,000+ EVERGREEN FUND ULRICH SIELAFF AND JANET MILLER SIELAFF CORPORATION WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PAUL & ANDREA SPETH Pasty Pioneer $2,000–$4,999 LESLIE DAMASO AND KEITH BURROWS SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CORNISH SOCIETY FRANK & SANDEE BEAMAN VIERBICHER ENGINEERING ARGALL FAMILY FARMERS SAVINGS BANK JOHNSON BLOCK & COMPANY INC NICOLE & STEVE BUJEWSKI ASPEN RIDGE HOME AND GARDEN With gratitude to our Park Committee whose vision, time, and dedication brought this project to life. MATT HONER AND THE CITY OF MINERAL POINT, ULRICH SIELAFF AND JANET MILLER, KRISTIN MITCHELL Cornish Heritage Park Signage proposal A sign listing donors is proposed for the new Cornish Heritage Park. The sign will be 50” wide by 28” high and designed as shown in the attached image. Two possible installation options exist: • Fixed to the adjacent wall of 145 High Street. This option is dependent on permission and / or an easement permitting the sign to be attached to the building. • Placed on posts in the ground. Both installation methods and sign design will comply with the city’s sign ordinance. Cornish Heritage Park Signage proposal A sign listing donors is proposed for the new Cornish Heritage Park. The sign will be 50” wide by 28” high and designed as shown in the attached image. Two possible installation options exist: • Fixed to the adjacent wall of 145 High Street. This option is dependent on permission and / or an easement permitting the sign to be attached to the building. • Placed on posts in the ground. Both installation methods and sign design will comply with the city’s sign ordinance. Cornish Heritage Park THE 2026 REVITALIZATION OF CORNISH HERITAGE PARK WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. Hedge Builder $500–$1,999 WILHELM FAMILY FRIENDS OF WREN’S MINERAL POINT LIONS MAYDAY PRESS JIM KACKLEY IN MEMORY OF ALVA & ELVA SPARGO MIKE AND QUINN CHRISTENSEN SUE CURTIS CHRISTINA WEITZEL BOB & CONNIE TIBBITS LORNA FILIPPINI & CLYDE PATON AARON AND MONICA DUNN IN HONOR OF TOM SPEICH— PROUD SON OF MINERAL POINT DIANE STERBA FAMILY DANNY AND TRUDY CLARK TOM AND NANCY SCHMIT Miner’s Mate ($100–$500) DANIEL ENSRUDE DAVID & TARI ENGELS ROD SCHLIMPERT HOOK’S CHEESE COMPANY THE ALLEN SCHROEDER FAMILY COMMUNITY FIRST BANK STEVE LEGER & ZANN LILJEGREN UPLANDS GARDEN CLUB NUTTER & BACKSTROM TURNER & SLOANE ROLLI PAM CATO JUDITH CLAYTON DAVID AND JEANEANE OWEN MATTHEW & MAGGIE PAYNE MARCIA MAY WAGNER DANIEL LLOYD & ALAN GOSSETT PAT & BOB SNYDER JANE STENSON MARCIA & STEVE GERALD & ELIZABETH GALLE MILES & ADELINE HONER STEVE & KAREN OELLERICH JIM JEWELL RED ROOSTER CAFÉ LAURA BAHR-FAMILY IN MEMORY OF KENNY & VIOLET CANON JOHN & SUE STRICKLER MARK & SUSAN WALLITSCH Piskie Pal ($1–99) IN HONOR OF JANET MILLER THE THREE Cs STACY & GORANA MARY GLINDINNING GARY AND LAURA CISLER GRETA GUENTHER & BILL GROVER QUINTEN & REID KOWALSKI TINA BRADY TREDINNICK FAMILY IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE WHITFORD DANA GARRISON STEVE & TERRI DOLPHIN FAMILY LAUREN POWERS THE LIBBYS BECK RUSSANO In-Kind Contributions DAN’S PLUMBING G – PRO EXCAVATING AND LANDSCAPING AUGELLI CONCRETE Giant’s Legacy $5,000+ EVERGREEN FUND ULRICH SIELAFF AND JANET MILLER SIELAFF CORPORATION WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PAUL & ANDREA SPETH Pasty Pioneer $2,000–$4,999 LESLIE DAMASO AND KEITH BURROWS SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CORNISH SOCIETY FRANK & SANDEE BEAMAN VIERBICHER ENGINEERING ARGALL FAMILY FARMERS SAVINGS BANK JOHNSON BLOCK & COMPANY INC NICOLE & STEVE BUJEWSKI ASPEN RIDGE HOME AND GARDEN With gratitude to our Park Committee whose vision, time, and dedication brought this project to life. MATT HONER AND THE CITY OF MINERAL POINT, ULRICH SIELAFF AND JANET MILLER, KRISTIN MITCHELL 2026-COA24 9/18/2026 $50 “Mural” Sign Guidelines Historic Preservation Commission, City of Mineral Point (Approved – October 2025) These guidelines assist the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) in reviewing Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications1 for what are commonly referred to as “murals” within the City of Mineral Point Historic District. The HPC interprets “mural” as a SIGN under the §154.032 definition; therefore, such applications will also be reviewed with reference to the applicable provisions of the municipal sign code. Guidelines 1. Application. An applicant proposing a “mural” shall follow the standard COA application procedures and guidelines. Each application will be evaluated under the standard HPC criteria. 2. General Review Criteria j. emphasized. Installation plans shall allow for future removal, with the structure capable of being restored to its original condition and appearance. Anchorage shall be made only into mortar joints on masonry walls. 3. General Review Criteria e. emphasized. Any distinctive architectural features shall not be covered, obscured, or otherwise altered. Understandings 1. The height-above-ground limits of §154.08(E)(2)(a) and (b)3 apply to PROJECTING SIGNS4 but not to WALL SIGNS. Applying these limits to Wall Signs would effectively eliminate the definitional distinction between the two types of signs. 2. The maintenance elements of §154.08(G)(2)5 pertain to issuance of a sign permit under Administration and Enforcement provisions of §154.08(M) and is are not review considerations under the COA process. 3. A COA is required for a “mural” created by the direct application of materials (such as paint, vinyl, or film) to a building surface for the purpose of conveying a message. Even if such a mural does not meet the definition of a SIGN, it is considered an alteration under §154.03(C)(2).6. 1 The sign code §154.08(J) requires a COA before a sign permit can be issued within the Historic District. 2 “Any device used to attract attention beyond the boundaries of the lot on which it is located, and whose purpose is to convey a message to represent any person, entity or thing by means of lettering, numerals, words, figures, emblems, devices, structures, designs, trade names, trademarks or other alphabetic or pictorial imagery. Any sign(s) affixed to an unlicensed and/or inoperable motor vehicle, or to a nonmotorized vehicle (i.e., trailer) not actively being used on a day-to-day basis to transport goods and/or provide services.” It should be noted that “Any device used” implies there is a distinct medium or substrate—such as aluminum, plastic, wood, metal, or canvas—onto which message-bearing materials are applied, which is then affixed to the structure. 3 All signs that extend … shall be a minimum [height] above normal grade… 4 An attached sign that projects more than 18 inches from a building façade or wall. 5 All signs must be maintained in a safe, presentable and structurally sound condition at all times. Routine maintenance activities do not require a sign permit. For the purposes of this provision, routine maintenance includes, but is not limited to, painting, cleaning, replacing or repainting sign copy or sign faces within their existing framework, recladding, and replacing worn or defective parts. 6 This section requires COAs in the Historic District for alteration or construction.