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Summary of changes in UDO Amendment
Article 3
• Added a Note to Dimensional Standards tables regarding Height in the
Historic District.
Article 4
• Added a Note to Dimensional Standards tables regarding Height in the
Historic District.
• 4.4.B Clarified procedure for Height Bonus eligibility and approval.
• Table 4-D Updated eligibility criteria.
Article 13 – See pages 2-3.
Article 19
• 19.1 Updated the date of Nonconforming uses and structures to June 1,
1980.
Article 21
• Added definitions for:
Architectural Significance
Contributing Historic Resource
Historic Significance
Local Landmark
Non-contributing
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties
State Historic Preservation Office
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Summary of changes to Article 13
13.1 Land Use Board Applications Summary Table
• Added Table 13.A.1 Land Use Board Jurisdictions
13.3 Notice
• Table 13-B: added noticing requirements for Council designation and
removed requirements for demolition of significant structure in Architectural
District.
13.5 Site Plan Review
• Added required advisory opinion of DRB in review districts
13.9 Design Review (Contents Reorganized, Language Added to Distinguish
Districts)
A. Historic Review and Architectural Review Overlay Districts
• Added clarifying language regarding district review intents.
B. Purpose
• Added descriptive language for architectural review.
C. Delegation to Design Review Board
• Added language from SHPO model law regarding DRB authority.
D. Composition of Design Review Board
• Added training requirements as recommended by SHPO comments.
• Added statement about city departments cooperation.
E. Authority and Duties
• Reorganized section into General Powers, Historic Preservation Duties, and
Design Review Duties
F. Procedure
• Moved the Procedure section.
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G. Historic Review
• Reorganized section into three sections: Applicability, Approval Standards,
Demolition Review.
• Minor edits to Applicability per staff recommendations.
• Addition of reference to the Secretary of Interior Standards and a linked
reference to the Historic District Guidelines document on the City’s website.
• Minor additions to clarify design considerations for repair or alteration or
additions/new construction.
• Corrected the demolition review for Historic Districts to include clearer criteria
and DRB decision path options.
H. Architectural Review
• Moved and reorganized section into three sections: Applicability, Approval
Standards, Demolition Review.
• Minor edits to Applicability per staff recommendations.
• Addition of language to distinguish Approval Standards in the Architectural
District, consistent with the intent of the district.
• Established a separate demolition review for the Architectural District which
provides for the DRB to recommend designation when it determines a
property has significance and is eligible. Only if the Council designates can
the regulations for historic preservation and demolition review be applied.
I. Designation of Local Landmarks and Historic Districts
• Added application and public hearing requirements, clear procedure steps
and criteria for the designation of local landmarks and historic districts
consistent with best practices and SHPO comments and guidance.
J. Hardship Appeals of Design Review Board Decisions
• Added an economic hardship appeal process with criteria back to the DRB,
per SHPO model law.
K. Appeals
• Added an appeal to the City Council, per SHPO model law.