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There is hereby established the Kenton Downtown Historical District, defined as those portions of what is commonly known as "The Square" and corners which are adjacent to the Courthouse on either the north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west and northwest portions of the central downtown square block in the City. The central point for all these given areas is the County Courthouse. The District shall include the entire one block area for each of these compass directions.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88.)
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(a) "Alteration" means change to the external architectural features of any structure or building, visible from a public way or from adjoining property.
(b) "Applicant" means any person, association, partnership, corporation or other similar entity who or which undertakes, or applies for a building permit in order to undertake, any external construction, painting, erection, alteration, removal, moving or demolition in the Kenton Downtown Historical District.
(c) "Board" means the Architectural and Historic Board of Review established by this chapter.
(d) "Council" means the Council of the City.
(e) "Exterior architectural feature" means the architectural style and general arrangement of the exterior of a new or old structure, including the type and texture of building materials, the color scheme, all windows, awnings, sidewalks, streetscapes, doors, lights and signs and other fixtures appurtenant thereto.
(f) "Historic and/or architectural significance" means that which has a special historic or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural character of the Municipality, region, State or nation.
(g) "Historic District" means the Kenton Downtown Historical District as defined by an ordinance of Council. The District comprises the parcel wherein the County Court House is located as well as one block immediately adjacent to such parcel on all sides thereby i.e. the area bounded by Columbus Street, Main Street, Franklin Street and Detroit Street.
(h) "Municipality" means the City of Kenton as now or hereafter constituted.
(i) "Owner" means the owner of record and includes the plural as well as the singular.
(j) "Permit" means the document issued by the Director of Public Service or the Architectural and Historic Board of Review, approving an application for the construction, erection, alteration, painting, removal, moving or demolition of any structure or building in the Kenton Downtown Historical District.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88; Ord. 91-022. Passed 1-13-92.)
The Architectural and Historic Board of Review shall consist of five voting members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. At least one member shall be the owner of property in the Kenton Downtown Historical District, one shall be a downtown business person who is a member of the Kenton Area Chamber of Commerce, one shall be a downtown business operator and two shall be drawn from the general citizenry of the Municipality. Members shall be appointed for three-year terms to serve without compensation. In the initial appointment of Board members, one shall be appointed for a one-year term, two for a two-year term, and two for a three-year term. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for three-year terms.
(Ord. 90-010. Passed 6-11-90; Ord. 91-022. Passed 1-13-92; Ord. 03-012. Passed 7-28-03.)
(a) Generally.
(1) The Architectural and Historic Board of Review established in Section 1437.04 shall serve to protect and preserve the value, appearance and use of property on which buildings are constructed or altered, to maintain a high character of community development, to protect the public health, safety, convenience and welfare and to protect real estate within the Kenton Downtown Historical District from impairment or destruction of value. Such purposes shall be accomplished by regulating the design, use of materials, color scheme, finished grade lines, dimensions, orientation and location of all main and accessory buildings to be created, moved, altered, remodeled or repaired, subject to the provisions of the Zoning and Building Codes and other applicable ordinances and of the Municipality and the State. In reviewing, regulating and approving building plans, the Board shall consider and take cognizance of the development of adjacent, contiguous and neighboring buildings and properties for the purpose of achieving safe, harmonious and integrated development of related properties.
(2) The purpose of such regulation shall be to help increase property values and commerce in general.
(3) When requested, the Board shall act in an advisory capacity to any officer, board or commission of the Municipality. In fulfilling any such request, the Board may require drawings, plans, specifications or studies to be submitted according to the provisions of this chapter for its evaluation and recommendation.
(b) Establishment of Guidelines. Council hereby finds and determines that the establishment of guidelines for the construction, erection, alteration, removal, moving or demolition of buildings and structures in the District is vital to the preservation of the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the District and of the residents of the Municipality.
Council further finds and determines, on the basis of its own observations and knowledge, that the following purposes will be served by the establishment of such guidelines by this chapter:
(1) Promotion of the use and preservation of historic buildings, structures and sites which reflect the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural heritage of the District for the education and general welfare of the residents of the Municipality;
(2) Protection and enhancement of the attractiveness of the District as it relates to residents, tourists and visitors, serving as a support and stimulant to business and thereby strengthening the economy of the Municipality and its residents;
(3) Stabilization and increase of property values within the District;
(4) Compatibility of any and all construction of new improvements and buildings and modifications of existing structures to conform to the historic architectural character of the District;
(5) Enhancement of the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interests of the District;
(6) Preservation and further enhancement of civic pride of the residents of the Municipality in the beauty of the District and in the accomplishments of the past; and
(7) Protection of the property rights of owners whose property lies within areas of historic architectural significance in the District.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88.)
The Architectural and Historic Board of Review shall meet within the first fifteen days of January of each year and shall elect one of its members as Chairman, a second member as Vice-Chairman and a third member as Secretary. The Board shall meet monthly and more frequently at the call of the Chairman. A scheduled meeting may be cancelled, by action of the Chairman, if it can be determined that there are no applications or issues of the Board to address. The elected Chairman, who shall serve until a successor is elected, shall be responsible for the proper administration of the Board's work. In the absence of the Chairman responsibility shall fall to the Vice-Chairman. The elected Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, in the Municipal offices, a complete and accurate record of all meetings and proceedings of the Board.
Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote shall be required to take action. In order to better carry out the provisions of the chapter, the Board, by formal motion, may adopt rules for the conduct of its business.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88; Ord. 91-022. Passed 1-13-92.)
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