Architectural Review Board

Regular Meetings

• 4:30 p.m.
• The first and third Thursday of every month
• City Hall
  300 E. Washington St.
  Meeting Room, First Floor
  Lexington, VA 24450

Members

*Terms begin on July 1, 2018.

About the Board

The Architectural Review Board is responsible for reviewing all proposals for exterior modifications to buildings and signs within the city's Downtown Historic Preservation District including:

• Construction of a new building or an addition to an existing building
• Demolition of part or all of an existing building
• Remodeling or renovation of the exterior of a building
• Changing the color of or removal of any architectural element
• Any removal, alteration, repair, or construction of amenities such as fences, walls, and walkways
• All exterior signs

Architectural Review Board Brochure

The Architectural Review Board is also responsible for reviewing proposals within the city's Residential Historical Districts including:

• Demolition of a main or accessory building
• Moving of a main or accessory building
• Construction of a new main building or a new accessory building 

Board Vacancies: ARB has no vacancies at this time.

Application Submissions

All submissions should be directed to:
Planning and Development Department
300 E. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Applications can be picked up in the Planning and Development Department, and can also be downloaded digitally: 

Sign Permit Application

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - Historic District

2017 Architectural Review Board Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines