We added a new page to help you navigate the CHAP process! It’s located here, under the “Historic Neighborhood” section: https://setonhill.org/chap-requirements-for-seton-hill/
Here’s a snippet:
Seton Hill is a historic neighborhood protected by Baltimore City’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP). To preserve the historic character and architectural details of the neighborhood the Seton Hill Historic District was established in 1968 and was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Owners of historic homes in Seton Hill must abide by exterior preservation standards to maintain the character of the neighborhood. All exterior work or new construction in Seton Hill requires review and permits before commencing.
Seton Hill’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) acts as the neighborhood advisory group in support of the City’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP). It is recommended that property owners contact the committee at architecture@setonhill.org early in the process to discuss planned scope of work before contractors or architects are hired.
All exterior work to any structure within the Seton Hill historic district–including changes to windows, doors, lighting, painting, additions, fencing, hardscaping, and major landscaping–is subject to review by the ARC and approval by CHAP.
