• Contributing Properties: These buildings are historically significant, architecturally exceptional, or directly associated with the historical era of the district.
• Non-Contributing Properties: Typically built after the district’s historical period, these structures do not contribute to its historical integrity.

Historic Districts

Permit Requirements for Historic Properties

For historic resources (specific buildings and historic districts) designated under the Historic Preservation Ordinance, specific regulations apply:

• Before applying for a building, moving, or demolition permit for a historic resource, applicants must first obtain a Special Certificate of Appropriateness. Review the Historic Preservation Program Procedures to apply. 
  
• An approved SCA must accompany all permit applications for designated historic buildings or districts.

Additional Resources:

• SCA Process Flow Chart
  
• Historic Relief Application
  

Guidelines & Procedures

• Procedures for Post-Disaster Rebuilding/Repair of Historic Resources
  
• Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation & Guidelines on Flood Adaptation
• Design Guidelines Manual – Boca Grande Historic District
• Calusa Heritage Trail
  
• Florida Unmarked Burial Laws
  
• Rehabilita​tion Standards and Guidelines
  

• Boca Grande History & Architectural Influences
  

Forms