Section
General Provisions
158.001 General Provisions
158.002
Definitions
Historic Landmarks Commission
158.010 Creation
158.011 Appointment
158.012 Terms of office
158.013 Removal
158.014 Appointment to fill a vacancy
158.015 Officers
158.016 Conflict of interest
158.017 Liability of members
158.018 Duties and powers
Meetings; Rules and Records
158.030 Regular meetings
158.031 Annual organizational meeting
158.032 Special meetings
158.033 Public hearings
158.034 Public notice
158.035 Rules and records
158.036 Commission action
158.037 Continuing education
Survey; Inventory
158.050 Survey and inventory of historic properties
Jurisdiction of the Commission
158.060 Jurisdiction
158.061 Designation of historic properties
158.062 Creation of historical overlay neighborhoods; action by Historic Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council
158.063 Identification on zoning map
Nominations of Historic Places
158.075 Nominations to National Register of Historic Places
Permitted Uses; Maintenance
158.085 Permitted uses
158.086 Maintenance and repair
Certificate of Appropriateness
158.095 Issuance
158.096 Applications
158.097 Notification of affected property owners
158.098 Commission action on application
158.099 Time limits
158.100 Submission of new application
158.101 Substantial hardship
158.103
Demolition
158.104
New construction, alteration, repair and restoration
158.105
Specific guidelines
Appeal Procedure
158.120 Appeal procedure
Historic Designation Disclosure
158.131
Disclosure of historic designation required
158.132
Timing of disclosure
Cross reference:
Special Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Properties, see Chapter 123
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Protect, preserve and enhance the distinctive architectural and cultural heritage of the City of Camden;
(2) Promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the people of the City of Camden;
(3) Foster civic pride;
(4) Encourage harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the City of Camden;
(5) Strengthen the local economy; and
(6) Improve property values.
(B) It is the hope of the city that by encouraging a general harmony of style, form, proportion and material between buildings of historic design and those of contemporary design, the city’s historic buildings and historic districts will continue to be a distinctive aspect of the City of Camden and will serve as visible reminders of the significant historical and cultural heritage of the city and the state.
(Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ALTERATION.” Any material or visual change, other than normal maintenance and repair to the exterior of any property designated as a Camden historic landmark, property or site.
“ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE.” The architectural treatment and general arrangement of such portions of the exterior of a property as is designed to be exposed to public view.
“BUILDING OFFICIAL.” The building official of the city, or such person authorized by the building official of the city to issue building permits or zoning permits.
“CAMDEN HISTORIC ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE.” Any property designated by City Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, pursuant to § 158.061(A)(3) hereof. (Hereinafter referred to as “archeological site.”)
“CAMDEN HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPERTY.” Any building, group of buildings, area, or group of areas designated by City Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, pursuant to § 158.061(A)(4) hereof. (Hereinafter referred to collectively as “district” or individually as “district property.”)
“CAMDEN HISTORIC LANDMARK.” Any property designated by City Council, upon recommendation of the Commission, pursuant to § 158.061(A)(1) hereof. (Hereinafter referred to as “landmark.”)
“CAMDEN HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION.” A group of City of Camden citizens, appointed by City Council, pursuant to this chapter. (Hereinafter referred to as “Commission.”)
“CAMDEN HISTORIC PROPERTIES.” Collective term applicable to properties designated as Camden historic archeological sites, Camden historic district properties, Camden historic sites and/or Camden historic landmarks, and any other properties under the jurisdiction of the Commission.(Hereinafter referred to as “historic properties.”)
“CAMDEN HISTORIC SITE.” Any property designated by City Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, pursuant to § 158.061(A)(2) hereof. (Hereinafter referred to as “site.”)
“CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.” A certificate issued by the Building Official or Commission to an applicant stating that the proposed construction, alteration or demolition of a structure, architectural feature or Camden historic property is appropriate under the terms of the chapter and of the guidelines and standards affecting.
“DEMOLITION.” The razing or removing all or a substantial portion of any exterior architectural feature or structure.
“GUIDELINES.” The document adopted by the city that sets forth the architectural characteristics of a listed property, site or district and provides design guidance for appropriate construction or alteration. The guidelines and provisions of this chapter are intended to be consistent with each other.
“LISTING AGENT.” A real estate licensee who represents an owner of real property in the sale, lease, or other transfer of the subject real property through the use of a written listing agreement as required by law.
“MINOR PROJECTS.” Projects involving repairs and ordinary maintenance, which involve a building permit but do not alter design, materials, color, or outer appearance of Camden historic properties.
“OWNER.” Each person having a recorded present or future interest in real estate who is identified in a real estate contract, but does not include the owner or holder of a mortgage, deed of trust, mechanic’s or materialman’s lien, or other lien or security interest in the real property.
“PURCHASER.” Each person or entity named as a purchaser, buyer, or tenant in a real estate contract.
“STABILIZATION.” The act or process of applying measure designed to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure and structural stability to an unsafe or deteriorated building or structure while maintaining its existing essential form.
“VIEWED FROM ANY PUBLIC STREET.” For the purpose of this chapter, this shall refer to things that can be seen from adjacent streets, when viewed from six feet or less above the ground. Landscaping is not permanent and shall not be considered when determining visibility. Fences and free-standing walls are considered permanent, and objects hidden by fences and freestanding walls shall not be considered “VIEWED FROM A PUBLIC STREET.”
(Ord., passed 6-8-93; Am. Ord. 03-008, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 14-016, passed 11-11-14)
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