(A) Purpose. The following Historic Zoning Districts are hereby created to promote the preservation and maintenance of the city’s historic sites and landmarks and to ensure compatibility and consistency of new development proposals with applicable Zoning Code provisions, the Historic Design Guidelines, and the historic context of the districts.
(B) Intent. The titles of each zoning district are intended to describe the predominant land use character and/or special geographic locations rather than a single type of use within Historic Dublin. The following further describes the intent of each of the Historic Zoning Districts.
(1) Historic Core. This district applies to the historic center of Dublin. The district focuses on ensuring sensitive infill development and providing an improved environment for walking while accommodating vehicles.
(2) Historic South. This district applies to the smaller, cottage-scale buildings on the southern end of South High Street in the historic core of Dublin. The district focuses on ensuring sensitive infill development and redevelopment and providing an improved environment for walking while accommodating vehicles.
(3) Historic Residential. The district applies to the residential area of Historic Dublin and encourages the preservation and development of homes on existing or new lots that are comparable in size, mass, and scale, while maintaining and promoting the traditional residential character of the Historic Dublin area.
(4) Historic Public. This district applies to a variety of public spaces and facilities, including but not limited to schools, cemeteries, parks, open spaces, and places for recreation.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21)