Question juridique clé
Whether the planned shop-front window and facade changes were compatible with the village protection rules.
Solution extraite
The project was compatible with the applicable local rules; a shop-front window was objectively justified for the intended commercial or artisanal use and improved the existing facade.
Motifs extraits
Reviewing only for arbitrariness, the court held that the municipality could rely on the intended use of the building, that the current facade was unsuitable for such use, and that the specialized heritage service considered the changes an improvement rather than a detriment.