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The Building Inspector shall promptly transmit the application for a certificate of appropriateness, together with the supporting information and material, to the Board of Review for approval. The Board of Review, by approving, disapproving, or modifying an application, shall act upon the application at the next meeting at which such application could be considered. Otherwise, the application shall be deemed to be approved and a certificate of appropriateness shall be issued. Nothing herein shall prohibit an extension of time where mutual agreement has been made and the Board of Review may advise the applicant and make recommendations in regard to the appropriateness. If the Board of Review approves the application, a certificate of appropriateness shall be issued. If the certificate of appropriateness is issued, the application shall be processed in the same manner as application for building or demolition permits. If the Board of Review disapproves the application, a certificate of appropriateness shall not be issued. The Board shall state its reasons in writing, and the Building Inspector shall advise the applicant and a permit shall not be issued. If the application is denied, the applicant may modify the application and may resubmit at a subsequent meeting.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
A certificate of appropriateness permit shall be deemed to authorize the particular changes reflected on the permit. Such permit will expire if, for any reason, the change has not commenced within one year.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
It is not the intent of this chapter to discourage new construction or other development, nor to limit it to any one period of architectural style, but to preserve the integrity of the historic buildings and to ensure the compatibility of any new work constructed in the historic district. In making its decisions, the Board shall consider the effects of proposed alterations or construction on both the individual structure involved and on the neighborhood surrounding the structure. The Board shall also consider the Madison Design Review Guidelines, contained in Appendix A, specifically pages 35-139. The Board may amend the Guidelines from time to time subject to approval by the Common Council.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87; Am. Ord. 2009-13, passed 11-3-09; Am. Ord. 2022-19, passed 10-20-22)
A building or structure, classified as historic, and any appurtenance related thereto, including but not limited to stone walls, fences, iron work, steps, and signs, shall only be moved, reconstructed, altered, or maintained in a manner that will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or appurtenance thereto. 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.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)
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