(A) Intent.
(1) The SHPC shall take no action under this section except to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, moving, or demolition of , structures, appurtenant fixtures, outdoor advertising signs, or other significant features in the district which would be incongruous with the special character of the district. Nothing in this subchapter is construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior elements of any or within the Historic District.
(2) Authorized town officials may certify that a in an unusually deteriorated condition is dangerous, hazardous, or unsafe; however, before a razing can be ordered, the Swansboro Historic Preservation Commission should have both the opportunity and authority to make recommendations to the property
(s), town officials, and other interested parties in order to avert the necessity for the ’s demolition.
(3) In granting a certificate of appropriateness, the Commission shall take into account the historic or architectural significance of the under consideration and the exterior form and appearance of any proposed additions or modifications to that as well as the effect of such change or additions upon other structures in the vicinity.
(B) Exterior form and appearance.
(1) All applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be subject to review based upon the design guidelines in effect. The Historic Preservation Design Guidelines are an appendix in the Unified Development Ordinance.
(2) The characteristics and aspects of design that are illustrated and detailed in the Swansboro Historic Preservation Design Guidelines shall be considered, when relevant, by the SHPC in reviewing applications for a certificate of appropriateness.
(C) Interior arrangements not considered. The Historic Preservation Commission shall not consider interior arrangements.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005) (Am. Ord. 2007-O4, passed 4-17-2007; Am. Ord. 2008-33, passed 11-18-2008)