The ARB is local slang for the Architectural Review Board.
The primary function of the Chesapeake Historic and Architectural Review Board is to provide for the review of all significant exterior modifications visible from a paved public street within the Chesapeake Historic and Cultural Preservation District, and to determine whether or not these proposed changes will be compatible with the surrounding area.
A Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued by the Review Board, or in the case of certain minor modifications deemed not to adversely affect the character of the Historic District, may be issued by the Director of Planning or designee.
Applications submitted after the work commences are classified as an After the Fact Application. The filing fee for an After the Fact Application is $250.00.
To visit the City’s page for the ARB, CLICK HERE.
