(A) Intent. The standards of this section are intended to safeguard the integrity of historic structures, sites, and their context and to protect public views of these resources along public rights-of-way.
(B) Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to all sites (existing and future) listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(C) Demolition. No demolition of a historic structure or site may occur until a special exception has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Moving. No relocation of a historic structure or site may occur until a special exception has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Relocation should not be considered, except as a final alternative to demolition.
(E) New construction; exterior alterations. No new construction located on a historic structure or site or significant exterior alteration of a historic structure of site may occur until a special exception has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The applicant must demonstrate that all proposed renovations are consistent with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) such that the structure shall remain listed on the NRHP following the completion of the proposed new construction and exterior alterations.
(F) Nearby development. Subdivision plats for multi-family, office, commercial, or industrial development or residential subdivisions proposed to be located within 300 feet of a historic structure or site should be reviewed to determine their impact on the historic site. The Zoning Administrator shall require that potential negative impacts be minimized through the location of vehicular access points, screening, buffering, and other site design tools.
(Ord. 2012-06, § 9.8, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-07, passed 10-17-2013)