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Decatur review board pauses decision on bright-green roof, asks homeowner to consult contractor
Summary
The Decatur Architectural Review Board discussed a homeowner's request to replace an aging roof with bright-green shingles on Sept. 11, 2025, and stopped short of issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness pending follow-up with the contractor and staff verification.
The Decatur Architectural Review Board on Sept. 11, 2025, declined to issue a final Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed bright-green roof and asked the homeowner to consult the roofing contractor and return with additional information so staff can verify options.
The matter concerned a property in Decatur City located within a local historic district. Board members and staff that oversee Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) discussed whether the proposed shingle color and type fit the property's historic character; no formal, recorded vote to approve the roof was taken during the meeting.
Board vice chair Patrick Rasco opened the meeting and staff preservation specialist Dr. Swope reviewed COA…
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