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CERTIFICATION
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EDITOR'S NOTE
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE ONE - Subdivision Regulations
TITLE THREE - Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1129 General Provisions
CHAPTER 1131 Districts Generally
CHAPTER 1132 P-1 Parks and Green Space District
CHAPTER 1133 R-1 Residence District
CHAPTER 1134 R-1A Residence District, Large Lot
CHAPTER 1135 R-2 Residence District
CHAPTER 1136 R-3 Residence District, Multi-Family, Low Density
CHAPTER 1136A R-4 Residence District, Multi-Family, High Density
CHAPTER 1136B Residential Overlay District (R-3 and R-4)
CHAPTER 1137 C-1 Commercial District
CHAPTER 1139 C-2 Commercial District
CHAPTER 1139A C-3 Highway Commercial District
CHAPTER 1139B C-4 Mixed Use Business District
CHAPTER 1140 Commercial Overlay District
CHAPTER 1141 M-1 Industrial District
CHAPTER 1143 M-2 Industrial District
CHAPTER 1144 A-1 Agriculture District
CHAPTER 1144A MX Mixed Use District
CHAPTER 1144B Planned Business Park District
CHAPTER 1145 Regulations Applying to All Districts
CHAPTER 1146 Site Plan Review Process
CHAPTER 1146A Access Management Review Requirements
CHAPTER 1147 Enforcement, Permits and Penalty
CHAPTER 1148 Special Uses
CHAPTER 1149 Home Occupations
CHAPTER 1150 Sexually Oriented Businesses
CHAPTER 1151 Landscaping and Screening Standards
CHAPTER 1155 Planned Developments
CHAPTER 1157 Historic Overlay District
CHAPTER 1159 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
TITLE FIVE - Planning
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1157.01 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
   This Chapter establishes guidelines and procedures that foster the preservation of the distinctive character of Waterville's historic district by reaching the following objectives:
   (a)    To identify significant Historic Resources through an established Waterville Historic Building Inventory using Ohio Historic Inventory forms provided by the Ohio Historic Preservation office;
   (b)    To give each Historic Resource a measure of protection afforded by a thorough study of alternatives to incompatible exterior facade alteration or demolition before such acts are performed;
   (c)    To apply guidelines and procedures contained in this chapter so as to both preserve the distinctive character of Waterville's historic district, and to encourage adaptive use of vacant or underutilized historic resources;
   (d)    To insure the district compatibility of any and all construction of new infill structures;
   (e)    To insure the district compatibility of exterior facade alteration to public or private buildings that are not listed as Historic Resources on the Waterville Historic Building Inventory;
   (f)    To protect the property rights of owners of property within the historic district by stabilizing and improving property values and by facilitating reinvestment;
   (g)    To strengthen the economy of Waterville.
      (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
1157.02 DEFINITIONS.
   (a)    Alteration: Any exterior visual or material change to any building including a change in architectural feature or architectural period, design, texture, or material. ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration or damage is excluded from this definition provided such work does not involve a change in design, texture, material or architectural feature. Any repainting of exterior surfaces is also excluded from this definition.
   (b)    Applicant: Any building owner or designated agent of the owner who applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
   (c)    Architectural Feature: Those elements that characterize an architectural style including, but not limited to windows, doors, porches, cornices, decorative trim, and exterior surface material.
   (d)    Certificate of Appropriateness: A certificate issued by the Historic District Commission indicating that a proposed alteration or demolition or infill new construction within the historic district is in accordance with provisions of the Historic District ordinance.
   (e)    Commission: For purposes of this chapter, "Commission" refers to the Historic District Commission.
   (f)    Council: refers to the Waterville City Council.
   (g)    Demolition: The razing or destruction, whether entirely or in part, of a building within the Historic District including demolition by neglect.
   (h)    Historic Overlay District: A clearly identified area, so designated by ordinance and not necessarily having contiguous boundaries, that contains a significant concentration of Historic Resources. 
      (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
   (i)    Historic District Commission: Persons duly appointed in accordance with Chapter 153 of the Waterville Administrative Code, and charged with carrying out the objectives of the Historic District ordinance.
      (Ord. 37-08.  Passed 11-10-08.)
   (j)    Historic Inventory: A list of Historic Resources identified by the Historic District Commission and kept at the Waterville Municipal Building for review by the public.
   (k)    Historic Resource: A publicly or privately owned building of significant historic value listed on an Historic Inventory and deserving protection.
   (l)    Historic Significance: Attributes of a building or district that possess integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, and association with (1) events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history, or (2) persons significant in our past, or (3) architectural characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction.
   (m)    Ordinary Maintenance: Includes the repair or replacement in kind of features, including but not limited to the roof, eaves, downspouts, siding, windows and doors, provided that it does not result in a change of material, texture or architectural feature. For the purposes of this chapter, sandblasting of masonry and chemical cleaning of masonry is not considered ordinary maintenance.
      (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
1157.03  ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATERVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION.
   (a)    All members shall be provided with a copy of, and be completely familiar with, the “United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” 1995 edition, or as subsequently amended.  These copies shall remain the property of the City of Waterville and shall be returned to the City when a term has been fulfilled or a resignation is tendered.
   (b)   The Commission shall act in an advisory role to City departments, committees, commissions or boards where the action or inaction taken by the aforementioned entities may affect the preservation of Historic Resources.
   (c)   Preservation Reference Materials.
      (1)   The Commission shall maintain a library of preservation resources to be used by Commission members for the purpose of increasing their knowledge of architectural preservation and design.  These resources will also be made available to owners of an Historic Resource in the City of Waterville on a lending library basis with reasonable return due dates.
      (2)   In the interest of enhancing public confidence in the Certificate of Appropriateness application process, the Commission may recommend the inclusion of funds in the annual municipal budget for the maintenance of a library of preservation reference materials, for continuing education courses for Commission members, and for other preservation related activities. 
         (Ord. 37-08.  Passed 11-10-08.)
1157.04  DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION.
   The Commission is charged with the following duties:
   (a)   Maintain the Historic Resource Inventory and conduct a continuing exterior survey of all street facades of Historic Resources including photographs and condition surveys updated every ten (10) years and make this Inventory available for public inspection;
   (b)   Attend educational sessions when available, conduct self-guided study of available multimedia resources with particular attention to the “United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” 1995 Edition or as subsequently amended, and share information with other Commission members in order to increase knowledge of preservation issues;
   (c)   Confer with technical experts as may be required to better evaluate an Historic Resource or render a judgment on a Certificate of Appropriateness;
   (d)   Review and act upon all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness following the guidelines of the “United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” 1995 Edition or as subsequently amended;
   (e)   Work for the continuing education of the residents of the City, with respect to the architectural and historic heritage of the City and the Historic Resources and designated Historic District;
   (f)   On behalf of the City, act as a liaison to individuals and organizations regarding the protection of local historic resources;
   (g)   Act in an advisory role to City officials and department heads, Council commissions, committees, and boards regarding the protection of local historic resources;
   (h)   Act in an advisory role to City officials in the updating of the City’s Master Plan;
   (i)   Assist the City, business owners, and residents in the application for grants consistent with the objectives of this Ordinance;
   (j)   Recommend to City Council any additions or revisions to the Historic District Ordinance deemed necessary;
   (k)   Make recommendations to City Council for the inclusion of non-contiguous properties to the Historic Overlay District;
   (l)   Make recommendations regarding the following areas within the Historic District: paving, relocation/placement of streetlights, design and location of street furniture, design and location of business signage;
   (m)   Encourage and assist building owners with procedures for seeking National Register designation.
      (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
1157.05  PROCEDURES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND FOR THE IDENTIFICATION DESIGNATION, AND SURVEY REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC RESOURCES WITHIN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.
   (a)   Historic District Boundaries:
      (1)   The Council may by ordinance, upon the recommendation of the Commission, establish a Historic Overlay District or add property to the Historic Overlay District.  Properties in the Historic Overlay District need not be contiguous.  Section 1129.04 shall be followed relative to the adoption of an ordinance adding property to the Historic Overlay District.  The Historic Overlay District shall include all properties within the area described as follows:
         A.   Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Lucas, City of Waterville, said Historic Overlay District being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of School Court and the Westerly bank of the Maumee River, said corner also being the true Point of Beginning;
Thence Westerly along the centerline of said School Court to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said School Court and the centerline of South River Road;
Thence Southerly along the centerline of said South River Road to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said South River Road and the centerline of South Street;
Thence Westerly along the centerline of said South Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said South Street and the Easterly Right-of-Way line of Third-Second Alley;
Thence Southerly along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of said Third-Second Alley to a point, said point being the intersection of the Easterly Right-of-Way line of said Third-Second Alley and the Easterly extension of the Southerly property line of Tax Parcel Number 96-11171 (address 105 South Third Street), as shown by the Lucas County Auditor, and as recorded in Instrument Number 200503250019957 in the Lucas County Recorder’s Office;
Thence Westerly along the Easterly extension of the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171 to a point, said point being the Southeasterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171;
Thence continuing Westerly along the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171 to a point, said point being the Southwesterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171;
Thence continuing Westerly along the Westerly extension of the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171 to a point, said point being the intersection of the Westerly extension of the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11171 and the centerline of South Third Street;
Thence Southerly along the centerline of South Third Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said South Third Street and the centerline of Locust Street;
Thence Westerly along the centerline of said Locust Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said Locust Street and the centerline of the Anthony Wayne Trail, also known as United States Route 24;
Thence Northeasterly along the centerline of said Anthony Wayne Trail to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said Anthony Wayne Trail and the Easterly extension of the Southerly property line of Tax Parcel Number 96-11567 (address 405 Farnsworth Road - The Historic Society of Waterville Ohio), as shown by the Lucas County Auditor;
Thence Westerly along the Easterly extension of the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567 to a point, said point being the Southeasterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567;
Thence continuing Westerly along the Southerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567 to a point, said point being the Southwesterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567;
Thence Northerly along a Westerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96- 11567 to a point, said point being an angle point of said Tax Parcel Number 96- 11567;
Thence Easterly along a Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96- 11567 to a point, said point being an angle point of said Tax Parcel Number 96- 11567;
Thence Northerly along a Westerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96- 11567 to a point, said point being the Northwesterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567;
Thence continuing Northerly along the Northerly extension of the Westerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567 to a point, said point being the intersection of the Northerly extension of the Westerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-11567 and the centerline of Farnsworth Road, also known as State Route 64;
Thence Easterly along the centerline of said Farnsworth Road to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said Farnsworth Road and the centerline of the Anthony Wayne Trail, also known as United States Route 24;
Thence Northeasterly along the centerline of said Anthony Wayne Trail to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said Anthony Wayne Trail and the centerline of North Street;
Thence Easterly along the centerline of said North Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said North Street and the centerline of North Second Street;
Thence Southerly along the centerline of said North Second Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said North Second Street and the Westerly extension of the Northerly property line of Tax Parcel Number 96-10637 (address 122 Mechanic Street), as shown by the Lucas County Auditor, and as recorded in Instrument Number 200509160069232 in the Lucas County Recorder’s Office;
Thence Easterly along the Westerly extension of the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10637 to a point, said point being the Northwesterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10637;
Thence continuing Easterly along the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10637 to a point, said point being the Northeasterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10637, said point also being the Northwesterly corner of Tax Parcel Number 96-10641 (address 114 Mechanic Street), as shown by the Lucas County Auditor;
Thence continuing Easterly along the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10641 to a point, said point being the Northeasterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10641, said point also being on the Westerly Right-of- Way line of Second-River Alley;
Thence Northerly along the Westerly Right-of-Way line of said Second-River Alley to a point, said point being the intersection of the Westerly Right-of-Way line of said Second-River Alley and the Westerly extension of the Northerly property line of Tax Parcel Number 96-10251 (address 103 North River Road), as shown by the Lucas County Auditor, and as recorded in Instrument Number 200407160058444 in the Lucas County Recorder’s Office;
Thence Easterly along the Westerly extension of the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251 to a point, said point being the Northwesterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251;
Thence continuing Easterly along the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251 to a point, said point being the Northeasterly corner of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251;
Thence continuing Easterly along the Easterly extension of the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251 to a point, said point being the intersection of the Easterly extension of the Northerly property line of said Tax Parcel Number 96-10251 and the centerline of North River Road;
Thence Southerly along the centerline of said North River Road to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said North River Road and the centerline of Mechanic Street, also known as State Route 64;
Thence Easterly along the centerline of said Mechanic Street to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said Mechanic Street and the Easterly Right-of-Way line of River-Water Alley;
Thence Southerly along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of said River-Water Alley to a point, said point being the intersection of the Easterly Right-of-Way line of said River-Water Alley and the centerline of School Place;
Thence Easterly along the centerline of said School Place to a point, said point being the intersection of the centerline of said School Place and the Westerly bank of the Maumee River;
Thence Southerly along the Westerly bank of the Maumee River to the Point of Beginning.
(Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
 
         B.   The property known as 11 North Fourth Street, Tax Parcel Number 96-12021. 
            (Ord. 08-08.  Passed 5-12-08.)
      (2)   Within a reasonable time of the establishment of the Historic Overlay District, the Municipal Administrator shall notify the owner of each property within the District of the establishment of the District.  After this initial notification, whenever the City gains knowledge of the transfer of ownership of a property within the Historic Overlay District, the Municipal Administrator shall notify the new owner that their property is within the District.  The notice shall be sent to the address of the owner as it appears on the current tax list of the Lucas County Auditor or the mailing list of the Lucas County Treasurer.  Failure of the City to notify a property owner shall not absolve the owner from adhering to any provision of this Chapter.  (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
         C.   The properties known as 114 and 118 South River Road, Tax Parcel Numbers 96-10451 and 96-10457.
            (Ord. 24-13.  Passed 9-28-13.)
   (b)   Individual Historic Resources
      (1)   The designation of Historic Resource may be given to any building within the Historic District that is fifty years or older, that possesses integrity of design, materials, and workmanship, and that meets at least one of the following three criteria:
         A.   It has value as a site of historic events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history in the Waterville area;
         B.   It has value as a site identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the Waterville area;
         C.   It has value as a site characterized by a distinctive architectural style, embodying elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship.
      (2)   The Commission, on its own or at the request of a building owner, may recommend to Council that the designation of “Historic Resource” be assigned to each building within the Historic Overlay District that meets the above criteria.  When necessary, the Commission may also recommend that a current designation of “Historic Resource” be rescinded.  Council may act upon such recommendations of the Commission by resolution.
      (3)   Each Historic Resource shall be documented in the Historic Resource Inventory.  This inventory shall consist of a completed Ohio Historic Inventory form and a Façade Condition Survey form with a recent photograph.  A copy of this inventory shall be kept in the Municipal Building and be available for review by the public.
         (Ord. 07-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)
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