Can I replace my original wood windows with vinyl?

No, original wood windows shall first be repaired and if that is not feasible, they shall be replaced with inkind material and inkind design. A Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA) is required.  Please apply at Building & Permits.   Include pictures of the existing windows and information pertaining to the proposed replacement windows.

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1. Do I live in a historic district and/or is my building a landmark structure?
2. How do I apply for a Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA)?
3. Can I replace my original wood windows with vinyl?
4. Can I add storm windows?
5. Can I replace my original wood door with a fiberglass or metal door?
6. Can I cover my wood siding with aluminum or vinyl siding?
7. Can I replace non-original material with similar non-original material without a Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA)?
8. Can I replace my aluminum siding with aluminum or vinyl siding without a Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA)?
9. What do I need to know about replacing my roof?
10. How do I report a property violation in my Historic District?
11. What types of work require a Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA)?
12. What types of work do not require a Historic Certificate of Appropriateness (HCOA)?
13. How many local historic districts does Aurora have?
14. How many national register historic districts does Aurora have?
15. What is a national register historic district?
16. How do national register historic districts differ from local historic districts?