1187.01 Purpose.
1187.02 Three Architectural Districts as Overlay Zones.
1187.03 Repair and maintenance exception.
1187.04 Boundaries.
1187.05 Specific requirements in the Neighborhood Character Architectural District.
1187.06 Interpretation of requirements in the Neighborhood Character Architectural District.
1187.07 Specific requirements in the Downtown Architectural District and Gateway Architectural District.
1187.08 General standards for review; certificate of appropriateness in the Downtown Architectural District and Gateway Architectural District.
1187.09 Historic Standards for review; certificate of appropriateness in the Downtown Architectural District and Gateway Architectural District.
1187.10 Certificate of appropriateness required for demolition.
1187.11 Board of Architectural Review.
The purpose of the Architectural Districts are to maintain a high character of community development, to protect and preserve property, to promote the stability of property values and to protect the general community welfare by regulating the exterior architectural characteristics of structures in areas hereinafter defined. Standards and guidelines described herein help ensure that new development and redevelopment is compatible with existing urban form and local plans for enhancement of unique urban areas in the City. The Architectural Districts also help advance the planning goals expressed in the Sylvania Land Use Plan, Downtown Plan, Gateway District Plan, and related planning documents.
(Ord. 56-2015. Passed 4-18-16.)
There are three Architectural Districts that apply to specific areas in the City. The Neighborhood Character Architectural District is created to help maintain the distinctive appeal of older residential neighborhoods in and near downtown Sylvania. These residential areas are locally-significant with historic roots associated with the earliest days of the City of Sylvania. The Downtown Architectural District recognizes the unique character of downtown Sylvania and contains requirements to help ensure that new construction on infill lots, along with the renovation of existing buildings, will blend with the urban fabric and character of Downtown Sylvania. The Gateway Architectural District is established to draw attention to the importance of areas adjacent to the US 23 interchange. This general area serves to welcome visitors to the City of Sylvania and therefore it is essential to maintain a quality introductory environment that expresses a positive community image. The Three Architectural Districts are overlay zoning districts. They include development standards and requirements that are in addition to those established by underlying zoning districts. All standards and regulations of the underlying zoning district apply, except where specifically modified or supplemented by provisions of these Architectural Districts.
(Ord. 56-2015. Passed 4-18-16.)
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