Section
General Provisions
151.01 Purpose
151.02 Definitions
151.03 Boundaries
151.04 Classification of buildings and structures
151.05 Relationship of historic district to zoning districts
151.06 Variances
151.07 Public utility facilities
151.08 Historic district maps
Certificate of Appropriateness Permit
151.20 Permit required
151.21 Application
151.22 Decision concerning application
151.23 Expiration of permit
Development Standards
151.30 Considerations of Board
151.31 Preservation of historic buildings
151.32 Demolition of buildings
151.33 Nonrated buildings in primary areas
151.34 Visual compatibility factors
151.35 Nonrated buildings, secondary area
151.36 Signage
Administration
151.45 Board of Review
151.46 Powers of the Board
151.47 Judicial review
151.48 Duties of Building Inspector
151.99 Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) The oldest and most historic part of the city contains, in addition to the original town plan, important open spaces and numerous structures of historic value and outstanding architectural design. This area is of great importance to the social, economic, and general welfare of the city and should be protected.
(B) It is the purpose of this chapter to safeguard the heritage of the city by establishing a historic district. The chapter shall establish the means of protecting the district's natural and man-made heritage while providing guidelines for compatible new architectural development. It is the intent of the chapter to stabilize and improve property values within the district, to foster civic beauty and improvements, to strengthen the local economy, and to promote the use of the historic district for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the city, state, and nation in accordance with the regulations set forth herein.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
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