CHAPTER 151: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Section
General Provisions
   151.001   Purpose
   151.002   Conflict with other laws
Historic Preservation Commission
   151.015   Creation and appointment
   151.016   Qualification of members
   151.017   Terms
   151.018   Rules of procedures
   151.019   Powers and duties
Historic Landmarks
   151.030   Adoption of an ordinance of designation
   151.031   Criteria for designation
   151.032   Inventory
   151.033   Required procedures for designation
   151.034   Actions subsequent to approval
   151.035   Denied applications
Historic Districts
   151.050   Adoption of an ordinance of designation
   151.051   Criteria for designation
   151.052   Inventory
   151.053   Required procedures for designation
   151.054   Revisions to districts
Certificate of Appropriateness
   151.065   Required
   151.066   Principles and standards
   151.067   Limitations on interior review
   151.068   Certain changes not prohibited
   151.069   Administrative approval for minor works allowed
   151.070   Delay in demolition of designated properties
   151.071   Demolition by neglect
   151.072   Required procedures
   151.073   Ordinance to apply to publically-owned buildings and structures
   151.074   Remedies
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 151.001 PURPOSE.
   The historical heritage of Wake County is a valuable and important asset. By listing and regulating historic districts and landmarks, and acquiring historic properties, the county seeks:
   (A)   To safeguard the heritage of the county, including its municipalities, by preserving districts and landmarks therein that embody important elements of its culture, history, architectural history, or prehistory; and
   (B)   To promote the use and conservation of such districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure, and enrichment of the residents of the county and state as a whole.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992; Ord. O-92-23, passed 11-16-1992)
§ 151.002 CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.
   Whenever the provisions of this chapter are in conflict with any other statute, charter provision, ordinance or regulation of the local governing body, the more restrictive ordinance or regulation shall govern.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
§ 151.015 CREATION AND APPOINTMENT.
   (A)   There is hereby established, by authority of G.S. Chapter 160D, Article 9, Part 4, a joint historic preservation commission to be known as the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission or "Commission." The Commission shall consist of at least nine members but no more than twelve members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Wake County. All members must reside in Wake County within the jurisdiction of the Commission, which shall include the area wherein the county and municipalities which adopt this chapter have authority for planning and regulation of development.
   (B)   In making appointments to the Commission, the Board of Commissioners shall strive to appoint one member from each of the seven Board of Commissioners districts. The need for district representation shall be balanced with the availability of and need for specific expertise on the Commission.
   (C)   In establishing the Commission and making appointments to it, the Board of Commissioners shall seek the advice of local governing bodies, or such state or local historical agencies, societies, or organizations as it may deem necessary. The Commission may appoint advisory bodies and committees as appropriate.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992; Ord. O-92-23, passed 11-16-1992; Ord. O-95-5, passed 5-15-1995; Ord. 0-99-22, passed 5-17-1999; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
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