Historic District - City of Dayton, Kentucky

Created in 2011, the City of Dayton Historic District was incorporated to preserve the historic character of the city. Primarily located along Sixth Avenue in Dayton, the Historic District Overlay Zone covers both residential and commercial structures. The City of Dayton Board of Architectural Review oversees the exterior alteration, new construction, demolition, and relocation of all structures located in this area. A Certificate of Appropriateness (available below) is required to be completed and approved prior to any structural or exterior changes to any structure in the Historic District.

City of Dayton Historic District Overlay Map

The Historic District guidelines are codified in City Ordinance Chapter 156.

Certificate of Appropriateness

A Certificate of Appropriateness is required to be completed and approved prior to any exterior alteration, new construction, demolition, or relocation of a structure in the historic district.

Submit the completed form and all necessary documentation to Dayton City Building, 514 Sixth Ave, Dayton, KY 41074 or email to info@daytonky.com

See our Events Calendar to see where the next meeting is being held.

When is a Certificate of Appropriateness Required?

What architectural changes do NOT require a Certificate of Appropriateness?

Painting, if re-painting in the same color

Ordinary repairs and maintenance provided this work does not change the exterior appearance of the structure that is visible to the public

In-kind repair to the porch. Any NEW elements must match the original exactly.

In-kind repair to the roof (gray shingle to gray shingle)

In emergency situations dangerous to life, health or property. In this case, the owner shall notify the city of the emergency and shall immediately start and complete the work required to make the property safe.

A Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued by staff in the event the applicant:

Chooses any paint color on the Sherwin Williams or Porter Paint historic color pallet.

Wants to install a storm door.

Wishes to install new wood windows, which match the existing windows exactly.

Requests any new wood or wood composite siding.

Wants to install a new parking pad located at the rear of the property. (A site plan and description of materials is required)

What architectural changes require a hearing before the Board of Architectural Review?

Painting with colors not on the Sherwin Williams or Porter Paint historic color pallet.

Replacing a door visible to the public.

Change in window style not eligible for staff approval.

Construction and replacement of fences.

Proposed changes to a porch or construction of any new porch.

All new decks and exterior stairways.

Any change in color, style, or types of materials to the roof.

All siding not eligible for staff approval.

All signage.

All awnings.

Any new parking lots