(A) Purpose. The purposes of the Downtown Linden Historic District Overlay are to:
(1) Encourage and direct development within the boundaries of the Downtown Linden Historic District Overlay and implement the city’s historic district guidelines;
(2) Encourage a form of development that will achieve the physical qualities necessary to maintain and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Linden and to maintain the desired character of the city; and
(3) Encourage the renovation of buildings and that new buildings are compatible with their context and the desired character of the city.
(B) Applicable area. The Downtown Linden Historic District encompasses the area as illustrated in the Downtown Linden Historic District Overlay Map which is attached as an amendment to and made part of the official zoning map of the city (see attachment A to the ordinance codified herein).
(C) General standards.
(1) The provisions of this section shall apply to all new construction or significant alteration that includes, but is not limited to, addition of stories or floors and additions that increase the building footprint.
(2) This section does not exempt any other approvals that may be necessary by the Historic District Commission including, but not limited to, colors and signage.
(3) The design of buildings shall be regulated by the provisions of the Downtown Linden District Overlay and the city’s historic district guidelines, approved November 16, 2005, as amended. All other requirements on the location, size, and setbacks of buildings must meet the provisions of this chapter.
(4) This section shall govern the design of all privately owned land within the Downtown Linden Historic District Overlay.
(5) The provisions of the Downtown Linden Historic District Overlay, when in conflict with other provisions of this chapter, shall take precedence.
(D) Approval process.
(1) The provisions of § 154.024 shall apply to all applicable projects, as defined in division (B) above, within the Downtown Linden Historic District.
(2) All applicable projects shall be reviewed by the City Historic District Commission and receive a certificate of appropriateness prior to review by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003; Ord. 317, passed 11-10-2008)