Ordinance 2008-47 ORDINANCE NO. 2008-47
~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-48 OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6 SECTION 6.3
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (DTH)
REGULATIONS AND TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
AS IT RELATES TO DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND
DESIGN STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the governing body of the City
of Wylie, Texas, in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas with reference to the
amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, have given the requisite notices by
publication and otherwise, and after holding due hearings and affording a full and fair hearing to
all property owners generally and to owners of the affected property, the governing body of the
City is of the opinion and finds that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map should be
amended;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas ("City Council") has
investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the
City of Wylie, Texas ("Wylie") to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2001-48, Article 6, Section 6.3
Downtown Historic District and the Official Zoning Map as it relates to district boundaries and
design standards.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findings Incorporated. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Wylie, Texas, be, and the same is hereby, amended by amending the Zoning Map of
the City of Wylie, to give the hereinafter described property a new zoning classification, said
property being described in Exhibit "A" (Location Map) attached hereto and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
SECTION 2: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 2001-48 The City of Wylie's
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 2001-48 Article 6, Section 6.3 Downtown Historic
District is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibit B(attached).
SECTION 3: Savings/Repealing Clause: Wylie's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
No. 2001-48, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by
this or any other Ordinance. All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of the
Ordinance No. 2008-47
Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Amending Article 6, Section 63
Downtown Historic District (DTH)
repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for any
violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portions of said
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: Severability: Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is
expressly provided that any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect. Wylie hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each
section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION 5: Penaltv Provision: Any person, firm, corporation or entity violating this
Ordinance or any provision of Wylie's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 2001-48, as
amended, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined a
sum not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each continuing day's violation under this
Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. The penal provisions imposed under this
Ordinance shall not preclude Wylie from filing suit to enjoin the violation. Wylie retains all
legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
SECTION 6: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its
adoption and publication as required by law the City Charter and by law.
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas,
this 14th day of October, 2008.
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Date of publication in The Wylie News - October 22. 2008
Ordinance No. 2008-47
Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Amending Article 6, Section 6.3
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EXHIBIT "B"
SECTION 6.3 DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (DTH)
A. Purpose
Wylie's downtown has been identified by the Comprehensive Plan as a valuable resource worthy of
preservation as a historic district. This district provides development and design standards that
preserve the historic and architectural character of existing development, provides for adaptive reuse
of existing buildings, and the compatibility of new structures and uses with the historic nature of
downtown.
B. District Boundaries
1. The Downtown Historic District (DTH) is generally bounded by State Highway 78 on the south,
Brown Street on the north, the east side of Birmingham Street on the west, and the rear property
of lots facing the east side of Second Street to the east. These boundaries are shown on the map
in Figure 6-1 for informational purposes.
2. The precise boundaries of the Downtown Historic District shall be shown on the official zoning
map of the City of Wylie. The boundaries of the Downtown Historic District may be amended
from time to time based on a request from area property owners, a request of the staff, the
Commission, or at the pleasure of the Council. In considering a request for a change in district
boundaries, the Council shall require:
a. Any additions to the district shall be contiguous to the existing boundaries of the district;
b. Any reductions in the district shall be located on the edge of the district such that a hole is
not left inside the district; and
c. If requested by a property owner, a petition shall be presented showing owners of more than
50 percent of the land within the district, excluding streets, and owners of more than 50
percent of the building sites in the district are in support of the requested change in
boundaries.
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C. Genera[ Provisions
1. Site plan and design review submitted to the Planning Department is required for new
construction and substantial renovation of existing buildings within the Downtown Historic
District. Substantial renovation means:
a. Alterations to the exterior of existing buildings that change the placement or design of
windows, doors or other exterior features of the building such as coping or pilasters;
b. An increase in the floor area of the building greater than 10 percent.
c. Adding new exterior building materials that do not match the existing materials.
2. Interior renovation of existing buildings that do not alter the exterior appearance of the building
do not require site plan and design review under the provisions of this article. (e.g., a drop ceiling
that covers part of an existing window would alter the exterior appearance and require review)
3. Physical properties of an existing building such as setbacks, foot prints, height, or other similar
characteristics that cannot be altered without substantial hardship are not required to meet the
development or design standards within this article. All other provisions shall apply.
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D. Permitted Uses
1. The Downtown Historic District may contain any combination of uses shown in the Use Chart in
Article 5, Section 5.1.
2. Within the Downtown Historic District there are both residential and nonresidential uses which
may be located in either residential structures or commercial structures. To maintain the
architectural and historic character of existing blocks where one type of structure predominates,
the following regulations shall apply.
a. Residential uses may be in residential structures or commercial structures. Residential uses in
commercial structures are only allowed if they occupy less than 40 percent of the floor area
of the building; and do not occupy the area adjacent to the street front.
b. Nonresidential uses may be in residential or commercial structures. Nonresidential uses in
residential structures must be in those blocks where existing residential structures
predominate.
c. In block faces within the District that are currently developed with residential structures, new
construction shall be of historic design. Either residential or nonresidential uses may be
located in the residential structures.
d. In block faces within the Downtown Historic District that are currently developed with
commercial structures, new construction shall be of historic design.
E. Downtown Historic District Development and Design Standards
~ 1. All properties must meet requirements provided in this section for Site Design, and Architectural
Standards.
2. Purpose of Downtown Historic District Design Standards. The purpose of these design
standards is to ensure the preservation of the historic and architectural qualities which make the
Downtown Historic District a unique place by permitting new development compatible with
existing historic buildings and by maintaining the historic and architectural qualities of existing
buildings.
a. Site Design Standards. The purpose of the Site Design Standards is to provide far building
and parking placement compatible with existing development.
b. Architectural Standards. The purpose of the Architectural Standards is to provide for the
preservation of existing historic and architectural qualities of Downtown Wylie, ensure new
construction is compatible with these qualities, and to protect and promote the uniqueness
of downtown as a commercial area.
3. Design Standards Review. All new development shall comply with the Site Design Standards
included in Subsection 4, and the Architectural Standards in Subsection 5.
4. Site Design Standards
a. Building Placement - Commercial Structures
(1) Buildings shall be placed on the front property line. Buildings may be moved back
from the front property line a total of four feet to provide for wider sidewalks and
entries, if: The buildings takes up an entire block face; or is located on a corner; or has
a total frontage of more than 50 percent of the block face.
~ (2) New commercial structures shall be allowed only in block faces which are
predominately developed with existing commercial structures, or are predominately
vacant land.
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(3) Buildings shall be placed on the side property line. Buildings may be moved
back from the side property line a total of four feet to provide for wider
sidewalks and entries when the side property line is along a street.
(4) Buildings that go through a block so that they have frontage on two parallel
streets, shall treat each frontage as a main fa~ade.
(5) All service areas and loading shall be from the alley.
(6) New commercial structures shall construct at least a six (6) foot wide side walk.
b. Building Placement - Residential Structures
New single family residential structures are only allowed in blocks which are
predominately developed with existing residential structures.
(2) Residential structures shall conform with the front yard, side yard and rear yard
setbacks of existing residential buildings on the block face. Front yard and rear
yard setbacks will be deemed to be in conformity if they are within five feet of
the average of the existing setback on either side of the new construction. Side
yard setbacks shall be no closer than the side yard setback adjacent to the new
construction ar 20 feet whichever is less. On corner lots, side yards shall be
treated as front yards and shall be the same as that required for the primary front
yard.
(3) Accessory structures such as garages, sheds, greenhouses etc. shall be located in
a separate structure behind the rear edge of the main building and comply with ....w...
side and rear yard setbacks.
(4) New residential structures shall construct at least a six (6) foot wide side walk.
c. Parking Placement for Residential and Nonresidential Uses
(1) Parking for single family residential use shall be on site and conform to
standards for residential uses in other single family districts.
(2) Parking for nonresidential uses in commercial structures must be provided off-
site from the main use or behind the use with access from the alley if applicable.
Required parking for all lots fronting Birmingham Street must have on-site
parking and can be placed in front, on the side or to the rear of the main building.
(3) Parking for nonresidential uses in residential structures shall be behind and/or to
the side of the main structure, provided no parking spaces are closer to the front
of the main building than the mid-point of the side facade. Required parking for
all lots fronting Birmingham Street must have on-site parking and can be placed
in front, on the side or to the rear of the main building.
(4) Existing nonresidential uses may be renovated, reconstructed, and expanded up
to 10 percent of their original floor area without having to comply with these
parking standards.
(5) New construction of commercial structures less than 4,000 square feet which is
placed in a block face with existing historic commercial buildings shall not be
required to provide off-street parking.
(6) New construction of commercial structures over 4,000 square feet will be
required to provide off-street parking under the following standards:
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(a) Up to 25 percent of the required parking can be provided by on-street parking in
front or to the side of the building.
(b) The remainder of the required parking can be provided by off-site parking
facilities within 1,000 feet of the site. No off-street parking can be developed
with frontage on Ballard Street or the block face on the east side of Jackson
Street.
(c) Upon a finding that a parking reduction is necessary to preserve historic
buildings and maintain the design integrity of the Downtown Historic District,
the Commission may grant parking variances up to a ma~cimum of 75 percent of
the required parking.
(7) Off-street parking lots with over 20 spaces are required to have landscaping and
lighting that meets the standards for other nonresidential developments. (Article 4,
Section 4.3)
5. Architectural Design Standards
a. Street Facade - Commercial Structures
(1) Primary street facades for nonresidential buildings in the Downtown Historic District
shall have the following basic features of existing historic buildings:
(a) Cornice at top of facade;
(b) Display windows with transom windows above and lower window panels
below.
(c) Pilasters that divide the facade vertically and separate the display windows
units into discrete visual elements.
(d) Second floor windows, recessed with multiple lights, lintels, and sills.
(2) Architectural elements such as doors, windows, awnings, canopies and architectural
details shall be compatible with the overall visual qualities existing within the historic
buildings downtown. Maintain as much of the original basic fa~ade as possible. The
basic fa~ade consist of three parts: the storefront, with large display windows and
transom; the upper fagade, with large regularly spaced windows; and the decorative
cornice.
(3) Choice of color for the primary facade, various architectural elements, or details shall
be in conformance with the color scheme existing within downtown and appropriate
for the historic and architectural character of the commercial structure. (Sherwin
Williams Preservation Palette, Valspar Historic Color Palette or equal would be an
approved color palette)
(4) In addition to the above, all commercial structures shall have at least two of the
following desirable design features as appropriate:
(a) Street facades on side streets that meet the requirements for primary facades; or
(b) Buildings on corners which create a diagonal corner cut with the entrance on the
corner; or
(c) Pediments added to the top of the facade; or
(d) Decorative brickwork and architectural detailing on or around the cornice,
fascia, pilasters, or around windows; or
~ (e) Use of natural wooden doors with glass windows; or
( fl Projecting canopies and or awnings placed over the ground floor windows and
doors
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b. Street Facade - Residential Structures
(1) Residential structures within the Downtown Historic District shall have the
following basic features of existing residential structures in the district, as
appropriate to the architectural style of the building. These features are depicted in
the following illustration for definitional purposes.
(a) Covered porches integrated into the front facade of the main structure;
(b) Multiplicity of roof forms;
(c) Columns and railings defining porch;
(d) Windows with multiple lights;
(e) High pitch roof lines; and
Architectural detailing of gables, window and door casings, eave lines, and
foundations.
(2) Residential structures shall face the main street.
(3) Residential structures that have a room projecting from the primary line of the front
facade shall have a covered porch across the inset portion of the facade.
(4) Residential structures which do not have any projecting rooms shall have a covered
porch across at least two thirds of the width of the facade.
(5) Porches on residential structures shall be covered with a roof that is integral to the
main roof of the structure, or covered with a roof that is a substantial architectural
element integral to the design of the front facade.
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(6) Porches shall have columns and railings around the edge of the porch except for the
entrances steps.
(7) Choice of color for the primary facade, various architectural elements, or details shall be in
conformance with the color scheme appropriate for the architectural style of the residential
structure. (Sherwin Williams Preservation Palette, Valspar Historic Color Palette or equal
would be an approved color palette)
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(8) In addition to the above all residential structures shall have at least two of the following
desirable design features as appropriate:
(a) Use of skirting along the base of the building, in a manner appropriate to the
architectural design of the building. Skirting materials shall be durable, suitable for
exterior exposure, and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Skirting shall be secured as necessary to ensure stability, to minimize
vibrations, or minimize susceptibility to wind damage; or
(b) Use of foundation plantings to soften and conceal the foundation; or
(c) Use of architectural detailing appropriate to the architectural style of the building.
Architectural detailing includes but is not limited to elements such as carving in
porch rails, turned stiles, use of ornamentation around windows, doors, eave lines,
porches, and decorative windows and materials within gables.
c. Building Proportions - Commercial Structures
(1) Overall height of single story commercial buildings in the Downtown Historic
District shall be between 18 and 26 feet.
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(2) The proportion of the height to width of the facade between pilasters shall be in the
range of 2.5 to 1 to 3 to 1. The basic window units shall be between 2 to 2.5 times
the remaining height to the top of the cornice.
(3) The ground floor facade shall have at least 45 percent of its area in transparent
windows, or doors. The second floor facade shall have at least 20 percent of its area
in windows. The area of windows includes any mullions framing individual lights
within the window frame.
(4) The building height shall not exceed thirty-five (35') feet at the highest point of the
cornice and up to forty (40') feet for architectural elements including but not
limited to turrets, pinnacles and pediments.
d. Building Proportions - Residential Structures
(1) Residential structures within the Downtown Historic District may be a maximum of
two stories in height, so long as the second floar is located under the roof over the
first floor. Dormers and/or windows in the gable end of the roof shall be used to
provide light and air.
(2) Residential structures shall have a minimum roof pitch of 8:12.
(3) The building height shall not exceed thirty-five (35') feet at the roof ridge and up to
forty (40') feet for architectural elements including but not limited to turrets,
pinnacles.
e. Building Materials - Commercial Structures
The base facade materials for commercial structures within the Downtown Historic District
shall be brick or stone. Architectural details, trim, window or door framing may be wood,
stone, cast stone, cast iron, or other materials compatible with the historic and architectural
character of the Downtown Historic District.
f. Building Materials - Residential Structures
(1) The primary exterior material for residential structures within the Downtown
Historic District shall be wood siding and/or composite masonry materials having a
wood pattern.
(2) The width of the siding shall be between four and five inches in width.
(3) Renovation to existing residential structures should use materials which are
compatible with the existing residential structure. Adherence to these material
standards are encouraged where appropriate and/or possible.
(4) Vertical siding is prohibited.
(5) All development is defined by the base, middle and roof elements with particular
attention to the front fa~ade as this is the section that defines the character of the
streetscape for the DTH. See Figure 6-4.
g. Fencing - Commercial Structures
Any fencing for commercial structures within the Downtown Historic District shall be in the
rear of the building not visible from the street.
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h. Fencing - Residential Structures
(1) Fencing placed in the front of the residential structure shall be limited as follows:
(a) Height not to exceed 3 feet;
~ (b) At least 50 percent of the surface area of the fence shall be open and
transparent;
(c) Made from wood or wrought iron. Masonry or brick may be used for
columns with wood or wrought iron fence panels;
(d) Have the posts and rails facing the inside of the fence.
(2) All fences placed in front of the residential building shall be decorative in design.
(3) Fences placed behind the residential building shall conform to fencing requirements
for single family development elsewhere in the city.
6. Signs
PURPOSE: All signs in this section are applicable to the Downtown Historic District only
and are not appropriate to any other zoning district. The purpose of this section is to regulate
the construction of new signs and alterations made to existing signs and to ensure
consistency and to preserve the Downtown Historic District as a desirable area that is
pleasing and visually attractive.
A. General Provisions:
(1) Pole sign means any sign erected on a vertical framework consisting of one
upright supported by the ground and where there is a physical separation
between the base of the sign and the ground.
~ (2) Signs shall be constructed of materials that are not subject to deterioration
when exposed to the weather. Internally illuminated signs must be
constructed of non-combustible material or approved plastics.
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(3) New signs should respect the size, scale and design of the historic building.
(4) New signs should not obscure significant features of the historic building.
(Signs above a storefront should fit within the historic signboard for
example.)
(5) No sign permitted under the regulations of this section shall be installed
without first obtaining zoning clearance and a sign permit.
B. Signs for Residential Structures
(1) The sign area of any one face shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area.
The sign area of a pole sign shall not comprise more than seventy percent
(70%) of the entire sign structure.
(2) The maximum height of a pole sign structure shall be six (6) feet when no
lighting is included. The maximum height of a pole sign structure shall be
eight (8) feet when a globe type light is included.
(3) Logos and symbols may be illuminated or backlit by fluorescent fixtures. The
use of indirect lighting is also allowed.
(4) The use of a fluorescent color on a sign is prohibited.
(5) No more than one pole sign may be displayed on a premise at any given time.
(6) The sign may be placed adjacent to the public right-of-way, provided it does ~
not encroach on the sight visibility triangle and is a minimum of six feet from
the outside face of curb.
(7) Single acorn type luminaires, flutes, moldings or other traditional details are
strongly preferred. See Figure 6-5.
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C. Signs for Commercial Structures
(1) The size of the sign shall be in proportion to the building and the neighboring
structures and signs.
(2) The total maximum allowable sign area for all signs is one square foot per linear
frontage of a single tenant or multi-tenant building, not to exceed 64 square feet
whichever is less.
(3) Signs shall be mounted or erected so they do not obscure the architectural features
or openings of a building.
(4) No sign or portion of a sign shall extend above the cornice line at the top of the
building face. Roof top signs are prohibited.
(5) For buildings without a recognizable style, the sign shall adopt the decorative
features of the building, utilizing the same materials and colors.
(6) The structural materials of the sign should match the historic materials of the
building. Wood, metal, stucco, stone or brick, is allowed. Plastic, vinyl or similar
materials are prohibited. Neon, resin to give the appearance of wood, and fabric
may be used as appropriate.
(7) Attached signs may only be illuminated utilizing internal lighting. Exterior letters
with exposed neon lighting are allowed.
D. Window Signs
Window signs do not require a permit or a permit fee. Window Signs must meet the
following regulations:
l. Window Signs must not obscure more than 20 percent of the window area per
facade.
2. No illuminated Window Signs shall be allowed within two feet of the window
surface, except for open / closed signs.
E. Awning Signs
1. An Awning may extend the full length of the wall of the building to which it is
attached and shall be no more than six feet (6') in height and shall not be placed less
than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk.
2. Artwork or copy on Awning Signs shall be limited to a business name and/or logo.
3. The artwark or copy for an Awning Sign shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the area of the Awning and shall extend for no more than sixty percent (60%) of the
length of the Awning.
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F. Projecting Signs
1. Signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material.
2. Signs shall not project more than three feet (3'), measured from the building
face and shall not be closer than two feet (2') from the back of the curb line.
3. Bottom of the sign shall be at least 8 feet above the sidewalk.
4. Signs shall be compatible in design, shape, and material with the architectural
and historic character of the building.
5. Signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face.
G. Canopy Signs
1. A Canopy Sign may be attached to, or be an integral part of the face of a
canopy.
2. A Canopy Sign may consist of only the name and/or logo of the business at the
location of the canopy.
3. The artwork or copy on a Canopy Sign shall not exceed ten percent of the face
of the canopy, or a maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever is
greater.
4. An illuminated stripe may be incorporated into a canopy. The stripe may
extend along the entire length of the face of the canopy. The width or thickness
of the stripe shall be limited to one-third of the vertical dimension of the face
of the canopy. The internal illumination of a canopy is limited to the portions
of the canopy face on which a sign or stripe is permitted.
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COUNTY OF COLLIN l
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Chad Engbrock,
publisher of The Wylie News, a newspaper regularly published in Collin County, Texas and
having general circulation in Collin County, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, deposed and
says that the foregoing attached
City of Wylie - Ordinance No. 2008-47
was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to-wit:
October 22, 2008.
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Chad Engbrock, Publisher
Subscribed and sworn before me on this, the " day of o , 2008
to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
Notary P 1 in and f'or
The State of Texas
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NANCE NO.
20Q8-47
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 2001-48
OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, BY
AMENDING ARTI-
CLE 6 SECTION 6.3
DOWNTOWN HIS-
TORIC DISTRICT
(DTH) REGULA-
TIONS AND TO THE
OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP AS IT RELATES
TO DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES AND
DESIGN STAN-
DARDS; PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CON-
FLICT; PROVIDING
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CLAUSE; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Eric Hogue,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Carole Ehrlich, City
Secretary
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