§ 151.04 CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.

   (A)   Within the historic district, all buildings and structures shall be classified and designated on the historic building map adopted and approved by the Mayor and Common Council and made a part of this ordinance as shown in Appendix A.

   (B)   Such buildings and structures shall be divided into three classes:

      (1)   Historic or significant: A property individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places or as a National Historic Landmark or that is an excellent example of a particular architectural style or vernacular form and is historically or architecturally important to the character of the Madison Local Historic District.

      (2)   Historic or contributing: A property constructed prior to 1940 that retains good architectural integrity and contributes to the historic and architectural character of the Madison Local Historic District.

      (3)   Nonrated or non-contributing: A property constructed after 1940 or one that has poor architectural integrity due to alterations or additions and does not contribute to the historic and architectural character of the Madison Local Historic District.

   (C)   The owner of a nonrated or non-contributing building or structure may ask the Board to designate such building as historic if he can show that it fits the necessary criteria.

   (D)   The Historic District Board of Review or designated staff may from time to time update the supporting information on the survey forms without impacting the ratings or map.

(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87; Am. Ord. 2022-28, passed 11-8-22)

§ 151.05 RELATIONSHIP OF HISTORIC DISTRICT TO ZONING DISTRICTS.

   The historic district regulations as provided herein for zones within the district are intended to preserve and protect the historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares, and neighborhoods of the historic area. In all zoning districts lying within the boundaries of the historic district, the regulations for both the zoning district and the historic zone shall apply. Whenever there is conflict between the regulations of the zoning district and the regulations of the historic zone, the more restrictive shall apply.

(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)

§ 151.06 VARIANCES.

   Variances shall conform to the procedures and requirements of §§ 11.31 through 11.39, inclusive, of the Madison Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)

§ 151.07 PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES.

   Public utility facilities such as poles, wires, transformers, and other appurtenances thereto, reasonably necessary to render utility service to the public, are not subject to requirements of this chapter. Placement of a meter if on street frontage must have a certificate of appropriateness. Public utilities and local and state governing bodies should be sensitive to the architectural and historic significance of the community in its placement of the transmission and distribution facilities. In that regard, public utilities shall consult with the Board of Review at the Board's request about this problem.

(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)

§ 151.08 HISTORIC DISTRICT MAPS.

   The historic district maps recommended by the Historic District Board of Review are hereby adopted and approved.

(Ord. 1985-8, passed 5-7-85)