(A) Historic Overlay Zone creation. Historic Overlay zones shall be applied n the same manner as property is reclassified from one zone classification to another, as set forth in subchapter 153.210, Part 15 - Zoning Code Text and Zoning Map Amendments. When a Historic Overlay Zone has been created, it shall be designated upon the zoning map of the city as an overlay zone. At the time the Historic Overlay Zone is created, a specific set of development and design standards shall be adopted by the City Council, in addition to those applicable to the underlying zone classification, identifying the allowable uses, improvements, accessory uses, signs and other development standards which are determined to be necessary to maintain integrity of the district while allowing reasonable use of the properties therein.
(B) Historic designation where applied to an individual building, structure or place, such application may be referred to as a “Historic Designation”.
(C) Historic structure work permit. No work shall be done on any building or structure located within a Historic Overlay Zone or designated as historic unless a work permit is issued pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.
(D) Historic structure demolition permit. No demolition shall be done on any building or structure located within a Historic Overlay Zone or designated as historic unless a demolition permit is issued pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.
(E) Unsafe or dangerous exception. None of the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to prevent any work or demolition necessary to correct or eliminate any unsafe or dangerous condition of any building or structure located in a historic district, where such condition has been declared unsafe or dangerous by the city and where the work is necessary to correct or eliminate such condition, and has been ordered by the city.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)