Covington Historic District
Covington, LA
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CLG 101
What is a Certified Local Government (CLG)?
The CLG program is a historic preservation initiative by the local municipality, established by ordinance. The ordinance creates a local historic district and commission, granting the commission the authority to review exterior alterations to properties within the district's boundaries. The commission meets regularly in a public meeting to review applications for "certificates of appropriateness." Commissions typically use design guidelines or the Secretary of the Interior's Standards to evaluate applications.
Joining the CLG program also creates a partnership between the municipality and the federal partner (National Park Service) and the state partner (Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation). This partnership gives the municipality access to technical assistance and federal funds (CLG grants).
Further reading for CLG 101:
CLG in a Box
Want to establish a CLG in your community? Here's how:
Further down in the box
Best practices for your local historic district and commission:
Deep Dive
Additional background information and resources for CLGs:
Related organizations
National Park Service (federal partner for CLGs)
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (education, training, advocacy)
NAPC holds the biennial Forum conference, facilitates CAMP trainings, hosts frequent webinars, moderates a listserv group, and more.
Contact:
Amanda Lanata, CLG coordinator
Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
PO Box 44247
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-8157
alanata@crt.la.gov