1161.01 Purpose.
1161.02 Definitions.
1161.03 District boundaries.
1161.04 Design Review District Review Board.
1161.05 Certificate of Appropriateness required.
1161.06 Procedure for Certificate of Appropriateness.
1161.07 Criteria of evaluation of application for certification of design appropriateness.
1161.08 Design criteria.
1161.09 Demolition of structures.
1161.10 Maintenance.
1161.11 Appeals.
1161.12 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Variances - see P. & Z. Ch. 1117
Conditional uses - see P. & Z. Ch. 1119
General development requirements - see P. & Z. Ch. 1167
Signs - see P. & Z. Ch. 1169
Landscaping - see P. & Z. Ch. 1173
Accessory uses - see P. & Z. Ch. 1175
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.)
As used in this chapter, the following words shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Alteration" means any action to change, modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior features of an existing structure or site within the Design Review District. For the purpose of this item, ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or premises and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable, is excluded from the definition of "alteration", provided such work does not involve a change in type of building materials.
(b) “Architectural Character” means the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure including the type and texture of the light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising sign, "exterior features" means the style, material, size and location of the sign.
(c) "Applicant" means any person, persons, association, organization, partnership, unit of government, public body or corporation who applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to undertake an environmental change within the District.
(d) "Board" means the Design Review Board of the Village of Ashville.
(e) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate authorizing any environmental change within the Design Review District.
(f) "District" means the Design Review District.
(g) "Environmental Change" means the construction, alteration, demolition or removal of any property subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(h) "Preserve" or "preservation" means the process, including maintenance, of treating an existing building to arrest or slow future deterioration, stabilize the structure and provide structural safety without changing or adversely affecting the character or appearance of the structure.
(i) "Owner" shall mean the owner of record, and the term shall include the plural as well as the singular. (Ord. 2000-14. Passed 7-24-00.)
The Design Review District shall consist of areas to be identified and designated by Village Council under separate ordinance. The designation of such areas shall be made by Council after obtaining a recommendation from Planning and Zoning Board, and holding a public hearing. Prior to that hearing, notification shall be given to all property-owners and residents of the proposed district, pursuant to the same requirements for zoning amendment.
(Ord. 2000-14. Passed 7-24-00.)
(a) Establishment and Corporation. The Design Review Board is hereby established consisting of five (5) residents of the Village appointed by Mayor for terms of three (3) years. At least one (1) members of the Board shall also be a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, and at least four (4) members of the Board shall be residents or property-owners in the Design Review District. In appointing members, the Mayor shall make good faith effort to appoint persons with professional training in the fields of architecture, design, urban planning or related disciplines.
(b) Meetings. The Design Review Board shall hold not less than four (4) meetings per year.
(c) Quorum. Three (3) members of the Design Review Board shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members of the Board shall be necessary to pass any motion or action.
(d) Procedures. The Design Review Board shall adopt its own other procedural rules and guidelines. (Ord. 2000-14. Passed 7-24-00.)
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