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HARC debates 'rainbow' pickets: commissioners ask staff to draft guideline change after code, process questions
Summary
Commissioners discussed a wave of emails and code letters about painted fence pickets in the historic district and directed staff to draft an action item proposing how limited colored pickets might be allowed while preserving the certificate‑of‑appropriateness process.
A policy discussion on Nov. 18 at the City of Key West’s Historic Architecture Review Commission focused on whether property owners should be allowed to paint small sections of fences in colors (including rainbow flag colors) without a full design review.
Planner Daniella told the commission she had received emails and that code staff had sent letters to property owners suggesting they would need to seek HARC review. City Attorney Ryan reminded commissioners that painting an exterior element in the historic district is an "exterior alteration" under code and generally requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).
Commissioner Green argued the change is decorative and proposed staff be given authority to approve up to seven pickets (or the…
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