The Village of Ashville contains areas with rich historic, architectural and/or environmental character. The preservation of these areas is directly linked to the economic, social, historical and cultural health and well-being of the community. The purpose of the Design Review District is to protect and preserve these assets and to prevent intrusions and alterations within the established district(s) which would be incompatible with their established character. It is further the intent of this district to encourage infill development that respects the context of the existing built environment, to promote local design qualities, to stabilize and enhance property values, and to reduce conflicts between new construction and existing development.
The Design Review District is an Overlay District. This means that the standards of this chapter are requirements which must be met in addition to the established requirements and standards of the base district over which the Design Review District is placed.
(Ord. 2000-14. Passed 7-24-00.)