Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission approves series of property applications; calendar set for 2026

The Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission on Nov. 12, 2025, approved a slate of certificates of appropriateness and administrative actions across multiple historic districts. Key votes and outcomes are listed below.

What the commission decided

- HPC 54‑25 (1306 23rd Avenue, John Thetford): After‑the‑fact approval for replacing a rotten wood cornice with Hardie (Hardy) board. Applicant said he was unaware the property was in the historic district and replaced the feature to stop animal intrusion. The commission found the replacement met design guidelines and approved the certificate (one abstention recorded).

- HPC 55‑25 (14 Oakwood Court, Scott Huffman / applicant Susan Hudman): Approval to replace heavy concrete roof tile with a lighter Bravo composite tile that preserves the original roof form and architectural details; applicant presented samples and commissioners accepted the material as consistent with design guidelines (unanimous yes).

- HPC 56‑25 (1702 University Boulevard, Luis Pernilla / applicant Janelle Pernia): Approved the wrought‑iron fence with a condition that the combined…