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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)
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)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PERMIT
(A) A certificate of appropriateness issued by the Building Inspector after approval by the Board of Review shall be required before a permit is issued for any of the following:
(1) Within all areas of the historic district:
(a) Demolition of any building;
(b) Moving any building;
(c) Conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of existing buildings classified as historic by additions, reconstruction, or alteration other than changes in color;
(d) Any new construction of a principal building or accessory building or structure subject to view from a public street;
(e) Demolition of all trees within the area between a line extending across the width of the lot at the front face of the principal building and the street pavement. In addition, for corner lots, demolition of all trees within the area between a line extending across the length of the lot at the side facing the secondary street and the secondary street pavement. In addition, demolition of all trees south of Vaughn Drive. No tree will be demolished within the designated areas until the Building Inspector makes a determination that the tree is in fact dead; the Building Inspector will make a prompt examination of the trees when requested;
(f) Any change in the type of material or in the design of an existing sidewalk; and
(g) Signs as specified in this chapter.
(2) Within a primary area:
(a) Change in existing walls and fences, or construction of new walls and fences, if along public street rights-of-way; or
(b) Conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of existing nonrated buildings by additions, reconstruction, alteration, if subject to view from a public street.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior elements of any building or structure within the historic district. Painting other than painting of a sign is to be considered ordinary maintenance and repair; while review by the Board of Review of colors is not mandatory, anyone desiring an exterior color change may confer with the Board on an appropriate range of colors.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
(A) Application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be made in the office of the Building Inspector. To aid the Board of Review in completing the review process, the applicant shall submit the following in addition to the usual material required for a building permit at the time of application.
(1) Structure plan. A front elevation drawing including proposed signage, and type of surface material. Side elevations shall also be included where there are no adjoining buildings. Not required for demolition.
(2) Site plan. A drawing showing the location, dimensions, and arrangements of all open spaces and yards, including type and size of all planting materials, type of surface materials, methods to be employed for screening and proposed grades. Not required for demolition.
(3) Photographs. A photograph of the front of the property which is the subject of application is required. Other photographs of adjoining lots and other views of subject property are recommended.
(B) Highly detailed drawings, plans, or specifications are not required, but each application must be accompanied by such sketches, drawings, photographs, descriptions, or other information showing proposed alterations, additions, or other work as are reasonably required for the Board to make a decision. Such information must accompany the application at the time it is submitted in order for the application to be deemed properly filed.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
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