08-26-2021 (Historic Review) Agenda Packet Wylie Historic Review Commission Regular Meeting
August 26, 2021 —6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road,Building#100,Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY
CALL TO ORDER
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Commission regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public
must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commission requests that comments be limited to three minutes for
an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Commission is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any
matter presented during citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items.If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the July 8, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
WORK SESSION
WSI. Discuss and Review the Downtown Historic District, Section 6.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, and Chapter 58,
Article II Landmarks of the Code of Ordinances.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on August 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at
Wylie City Hall,300 Country Club Road,Building 100,Wylie,Texas,a place convenient and readily accessible to
the public at all times.
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.516.6020.Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Commission should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Commission or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or
is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the
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Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code§ 551.001 et. seq.,will be held by the Commission at the date,
hour and place given in this notice as the Commission may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting
or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes
permitted by the Act,including,but not limited to,the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071—Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.073—Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
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Planning & Zoning
CITE* OF Commission
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: August 26, 2021 Item: A
Department: Planning
Prepared By: Mary Bradley Subdivision:
Date Prepared: August 11,2021 Zoning District:
Exhibits: Minutes
Subject
Consider,and act upon, Minutes from the July 8, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation
Motion to recommend approval as presented.
Discussion
Staff is presenting the minutes from July 8,2021 Meeting for consideration.
Approved By
Initial Date
Department Director
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Historic Review Commission
CITE" OFF
Minutes
Special Called Meeting
July 8, 2021 —6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chair Chandler called the meeting to order at 6:00PM. Commissioners present: Commissioner Joe
Chandler, Commissioner Krisleigh Hoermann, Commissioner Melissa Kenfield, Commissioner Sandra
Stone, and Commissioner Frank Besadesky. Those absent: Commissioner Jesse Hale and Commissioner
Bethany Sullivan.
Staff present: Renae' 011ie, Assistant City Manager,Jasen Haskins,Planning Manager and Mary Bradley,
Administrative Assistant.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must
fill out a non-agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commissioners requests that comments
be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, Commissioners not allowed to converse, deliberate or take
action on any matter presented during citizen participation
No one approached the Commissioners.
NOMINATE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
1. Nominate and Motion on Chair and Vice Chair
Commission Action
A nomination was made by Commissioner Stone for Commissioner Stone to be Chair.
A nomination was made by Commissioner Kenfield, and seconded by Commissioner Besadesky for
Commissioner Chandler to be Chair.A vote was taken and carried 3-2.
A nomination was made by Commissioner Besadesky, and seconded by Commissioner Chandler for
Commissioner Stone to be Vice Chair.A vote was taken and carried 5 - 0.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation and Discussion of Rules and Procedures.
Ms. 011ie addressed the Commissioners and gave the presentation on duties and responsibilities of a
Commissioner on the Historic Review Commission, stating the purpose is to preserve the character for the
Downtown Historic District, as well as preserving other structures or property within the city. The three
points of responsibility are new construction, substantial renovations, and landmarks.
During the next year,work sessions will be held to make revisions to Article 6, Section 6.3. Ms. 011ie
encouraged the Commissioners to review and send any revisions recommendations to Mary Bradley and
Renae 011ie.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the August 27, 2020 Special Called
Meeting.
Commission Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Kenfield, seconded by Commissioner Besadesky, to approve the
Minutes from the August 27, 2020 meeting.A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Consider, and act upon appointing a Commissioner to the Comprehensive Master Plan
Advisory Committee.
Staff Comments
Mr. Haskins addressed the Commissioners stating that at the direction of City Council, staff has begun
work with a consultant for an update to the 2021 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Wylie.
A beginning step in this process is the formation of a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC).
The CPAC will work directly with the consultant team to develop the draft plan and will serve as a way
for various citizens and City Staff to be directly involved in the planning process. CPAC will meet for 2 -
3 hours at least once a month, possibly on a Thursday. This encompasses meetings, work sessions, and
two open houses. The process is expected to last about one year and be completed by Summer of 2022.
The committee serves in an advisory capacity that will work with Staff and the consultant and make
recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and then recommendations to City Council.
The Comp Plan will be used as a guide,with chapters, one transportation and one being land use.
Commissioners Discussion
Chair Chandler opened the discussion by asking for volunteers. Commissioner Stone nominated Chair
Chandler to be on the Committee. Commissioner Kenfield volunteered to be on the Committee also. The
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Commissioners questioned Chair Chandler and Commissioner Kenfield for the reason why they want to
be on the Committee, differences between the two reasons, land use perspective, and their historical
perspective.
Chair Chandler stated that he has lived in Wylie for nine years and has marketing experience. The
importance of being on the CPAC is to make sure heritage is not forgotten, such as parcels of land or
buildings that need to be remembered. Land Use definition is making sense of where apartments and
businesses are allowed to go, with the main understanding of where the single-family residential homes
are located, and that property values are not affected when next to an apartment or business, and to attract
more sit-down restaurants. The historical perspective is to maintain the look of the downtown and
advantageous for other uses to come to the downtown area, but don't lose the historical value and
integrity.
Commissioner Kenfield stated that she has lived in Wylie for six years and is interested in metro-region
transportation blended into Wylie as an overall. She stated the rapid growth, and value on each side of the
perspective. View the Land Use as tax-base, will it support the city long-term on tax-base and reserve
enough land for restaurants and apartments. Perspective to bring to the committee, advocate to the
preserving historical landmarks, and not so much as the type of use allowed. The type of use is market
base driven and not so much put in the comp plan.
Commissioners Action
A motion was made by Vice Chair Stone and seconded by Commissioner Besadesky to appoint Chair
Chandler as Board Member to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. A vote was taken and
carried 5—0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Chair Chandler, and seconded by Commissioner Kenfield,to adjourn the meeting
at 6:42PM.A vote was taken and carried 5 -0.
Joe Chandler, Chair
ATTEST:
Mary Bradley,Administrative Assistant
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AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Account Code:
Prepared By: Renae' 011ie
Subject
Discuss and Review the Downtown Historic District, Section 6.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 58, Article II Landmarks
of the Code of Ordinances.
Recommendation
Review and Direction
Discussion
The last updates to Section 6.3 DTH were conducted in 2015. Staff is seeking direction from the Commission on updates to
the ordinance. Such amendments include, but are not limited to district boundaries and landmarks.
In summary, the proposed amendments include:
• Boundary adjustments (Keefer, north of Brown)
• Better define routine maintenance
• Accessory structures
• Demolition&Relocation section
• Signage
• Landmarks
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
Ties in with the City's mission statement: Honoring our past; Embracing our present; Planning our Future.
Meets the following Strategic Goals: Economic Growth: Support and grow our local economy
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CITY OF WYLIE ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 6 SPECIAL PURPOSE AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
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.
A contributing building and/or structure is one which retains a high degree of architectural
integrity that adds to the overall historic character of the district, and was built during the period
of significance for the district, generally more than 50 years ago.
A non-contributing building and/or structure means a building not contributing to the historic
significance of the district and does not add to the district's sense of time and place, and
historical development; or one where the location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
feeling, and association have been so altered or have so deteriorated that the overall integrity of
the building has been irretrievably lost. Generally i 41y, tri u i tul ld t
rrless than 50 years old.
B. District Boundaries
1. The Downtown Historic District (DTH) is generally bounded by State Highway 78 on the
south, Cottonbelt Avenue on the west, from Eliot Street to Brown Street, and including
property north of Brown Street on Keefer, and to the eastern property line of those lots
facing west on Second Street from Brown Street to the north and Marble Street to the
south, and those properties north of Brown Street along Ballard Avenue facing east and
continuing north to Tract 4 of the Samuel B. Shelby Abstract and approximately 100 feet
of frontage of those lots facing west and continuing north parallel to Ballard Avenue and
encompassing all of Block 1, Lot 5 of the Russell #01 Addition and Block 1, Tract 49 of
the James Truett Abstract.
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
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requested change in boundaries.
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C. General Provisions
I 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. All demolition request and work for contributing buildings and/or
structures that do not qualify as routine maintenance must be reviewed by the Historic
Review Commission ,..
a. Historic Review Commission (HRC) shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall consist of seven (7) members in accordance with Ordinance 2013-17, and as
amended.
b. The HRC will be responsible for reviewing and recommending an action to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the City Council for proposed new
construction or substantial renovation, revisions to the ordinance, and planning
efforts to fulfill the purpose of the Downtown Historic Ordinance and to consider
future amendments and long range goals of the District.
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c. Submission of Plans. A completed application shall be submitted with a fee,
accompanied by the following, and any other necessary documents required by
the Planning Department.
Site Plan showing existing and proposed structures and improvements
ii. Interior floor plan showing all spaces, doors and windows
iii. Exterior elevations including
Existing & proposed changes
2. Doors & windows
3. Architectural features
Turn details
5. Material details
iv. Roof Plan
v. Accessory Stnictures
vi. Sections (for additions)
2. Substantial renovations as listed below require review by the NRC and City Council:
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.
d. Interior renovation of existing buildings that ;; - ; alter the exterior appearance
of the building ;; ;t requ4re sitev• •
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3. Common routine maintenance items as listed below may be reviewed at staff level.
a. Installation of an awning located on an accessory building, or on the rear facade
of a main building.
b. Shingle replacement that does not include a change in color or style.
c. Siding replacement that meets the requirements of this ordinance.
d. Application of paint that is the same color as the existing or that is an appropriate
dominant, trim, or accent color and part ofan historic color palette.
e. The process of cleaning (including but not limited to low-pressure water-blasting
and stripping, but excluding sandblasting and high-pressure water blasting.
f. Painting, replacing, duplicating or stabilizing deteriorated or damaged
architectural features (including but not limited to roofing, windows, columns,
and siding) in order to maintain the structure and to slow deterioration.
g. Interior renovation of existing buildings that do not alter the exterior appearance
of the building.
4. 4.: 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.
5. All new development shall comply with the Site Design Standards included in Subsection
4, and the Architectural Standards in Subsection 5.
D. Permitted Uses
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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. Only residential uses are permitted for those lots along Cotton Belt Avenue, and along
Keefer Street from Elliot Street on the south to Brown Street on the north,a9
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and on the official zoning map of the City of Wylie.
E. Downtown Historic District Development and Design Standards and Guidelines
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 for
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.
c. Encourage the retention of original architectural elements:
i. Wood Windows
ii. Wood Doors
iii. Columns
iv. Chimneys
v. Porches
vi. Trim
d. Discourage:
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Painting original brick that has never been painted
ii The removal or replacement of original windows and doors
iii. The enclosure of porches
iv. The use of hardy board products except along ground
v. The use of vinyl windows
3. Standards and Guidelines for C-*----4---Demolitions and
Relocation. Each historic style in Wylie is equally important, tist as each house and the
way it has, or will, develop is important, The historic district designation is not meant to
(recite the neighborhood in time, but rather to guide the neighborhood into the Future, the
most significant eve ins that at tact the change at character in a historic district are
remodeling, demolition and new construction. When altering an existing structure, or
constructing a new Noine in the district, it is important to dri'ilw upon the context at the
local neighborhood lor iiispiration, This does not mean that new construction should
mimic existing homes. However, new/ construction should be sympathetic to the existing
building t\ ologie ithi 1 the district and, more specilically, in the sub-district and block
face, if applicable
A. DEMOLITION
Demolition of a structure will NOT be allowed if
1. A structure is of architectural or historical interest and/or value or its removal
would be detrimental to the public interest, or
2. The building contributes significantly to the character of the historic district
and demolition would create a detrimental view or adversely affect the existing
buildings on the block, or
3. A structure is of old or unusual or uncommon design and materials and it could
not be reproduced without great difficulty and/or expense, or
4. If its proposed replacement would not make a positive visual contribution,
would disrupt the character or be visually incompatible within the historic district.
Demolition of a structure MAY be allowed if
I. The building has lost its architectural and historical integrity and importance
and its removal will not result in a negative, less appropriate visual affect on the
historic district, or
2. The structure does not contribute to the historical or architectural character and
importance of the historic district (e.g. a noncontributing structure), and its
removal will result in a positive, appropriate visual effect in the district.
Be RELOCATION
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A building may only be moved from one site to another site within the
historic district under the following conditions:
I. The building is seriously threatened in its original location,
2. The integrity and structural soundness of the building will be maintained,
3. The building will be compatible with the overall character, visual appearance
and site orientation of existing buildings on the block at the new location, and
4. The removal of the building from its original site will not create a detrimental
view or loss of integrity on its immediate block.
A building may be moved from a site outside of the historic district to a site
within the historic district under the following conditions:
1. The integrity and structural soundness of the building will be maintained,
2. The building will be compatible with the overall character, visual appearance,
and site orientation of existing buildings on the block at the new location, and
3. Any proposed replacement at the original site will result in a more positive
visual effect on its immediate block.
4. Any relocated building in the historic district shall be rehabilitated (i.e. repaired
and/or rehabilitated) in accordance with the applicable sections of these guidelines
so as to retain the original character, architectural details, design, and materials of
the structure
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4. Site Design Standards
a. Building Placement- Commercial Structures
i. 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
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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.
ii. New commercial structures shall be allowed only in block faces which are
predominantly developed with existing commercial structures, or are
predominately vacant land.
iii. 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.
iv. Buildings that go through a block so that they have frontage on two parallel
streets, shall treat each frontage as a main facade.
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vi. New commercial structures shall construct at least a six (6) foot wide
side walk side- .
b. Building Placement- Residential Structures
i New single family residential structures are only allowed in blocks which are
predominantly developed with existing residential structures.
ii Residential structures shall confoiiii 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 or 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.
iii Accessory structures such as garages, sheds, greenhouses etc. shall be located in a
separate structure from the main building, be visually
compatible with the main buildings and-, vllsd .
I. Shall not extend beyond a platted side or rear building line adjacent to a street.
If no building line exists adjacent to a street on an approved plat, the
accessory structure shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from the side
or rear property line.
2. Shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to the side property line when the
accessory structure is located behind the main building.
3. When the accessory structure is located in the side yard, the setback for the
accessory structure will be the same as the setback requirement for the main
building.
4. No accessory structure shall be located within the front yard setback.
iv New residential structures shall construct at least a six (6) foot wide sidewalk
c. Parking for ' .. : _4-Nonresidential Uses
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i Onsite surface parking shall generally not be placed in the required front yard and
shall generally be separated from public streets by the building which it serves.
Exceptions to this requirement include:
a. A lot that is used entirely for surface parking with no listed use in accordance
with Section 5.2.
b. Surface parking on corner lots or lots with frontage on 2 or more public streets
shall comply with the above parking requirements along at least one street
frontage.
c. Where onsite surface parking is constructed to serve existing buildings or
additions to existing buildings, the above parking requirements shall not apply.
ii 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.
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iv Commercial Uses over 4,000 square feet will be required to provide off-street
parking unde v the following standards:
1 A minimum of 50% of all required parking, in accordance with Article 5 Use
Charts of this Ordinance, shall be located on site as required by specified use.
All on-site parking shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet behind the front
façade of the building with a landscape buffer provided.
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parking shall also provide spaces for bicycles at a rate of one for every full 25
spaces of required parking.
2 Alternative materials, such as pavestones and grasspavers can be used for
driveways and parking spaces, subject to approval of the City Engineer.
3 Up to 25 percent of the required parking can be provided by on-street parking
in front or to the side of the building with approval of the City Engineer.
4 The remainder of the required parking can be provided by off-site parking
facilities within 1,000 feet of the site with approval of the property owner. No
off-street parking can be developed with frontage on Ballard Street-ee the
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5 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 maximum of 75 percent
of the required parking.
v 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)
d. Parking for ' esidential Uses
i Parking for residential use shall be on site and shall provide a ini u of
two parking spaces.
ii Alternative aterials, such as pavestones and grasspavers can be used for
driveways and parking spaces, subject to approval of the City Engineer.
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5. Architectural Design Standards
a. Street Facade—Commercial Structures
i. Primary street facades for nonresidential buildings in the Downtown Historic
District shall have the following basic features of existing historic buildings:
1. Cornice at top of facade;
2. Display windows with transom windows above and lower window panels below.
3. Pilasters that divide the facade vertically and separate the display windows units
into discrete visual elements.
4. Second floor windows,recessed with multiple lights, lintels, and sills.
ii. 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
facade as possible. The basic facade consists of three parts: the storefront, with
large display windows and transom; the upper facade, with large regularly spaced
windows; and the decorative cornice.
iii. 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)
iv. In addition to the above, all commercial structures shall have at least two of the
following desirable design features as appropriate:
1. Street facades on side streets that meet the requirement for primary facades; or
2. Buildings on corners which create a diagonal corner cut with the entrance on
the corner; or
3. Pediments added to the top of the facade; or
4. Decorative brickwork and architectural detailing on or around the cornice,
fascia,pilasters, or around windows; or
5. Use of natural wooden doors with glass windows; or
6. 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
identifiablet ' ' , 't features ' '
• • , e appropriate to the architectural style of the building. These features
may include ' ' the following: ' , ' .
(a) Covered porches integrated into the front facade of the main structure;
(b) Multiplicity of roof fol ins;
(c) Columns and railings defining porch;
(d) Windows with multiple lights;
(e) High pitch roof lines; and
(f) 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.
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(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.
(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
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(1) New construction height, width and massing should be consistent with the scale
of adjacent contributing structures
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(2) Traditional patterns should be incorporated into new construction whenever
possible.
(3) A new building should step down in scale when adjacent to a contributing historic
buildings
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(5) 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.
(6) The building height shall not exceed forty-five ' fl (45 ') feet at the
highest point ' feet-for architectural elements
including but not limited to turrets, pinnacles and pediments.
d. Building Proportions—Residential Structures
(1) New rResidential structures within the Downtown Historic District should
respect building heights in accordance with period specific design. If no period
is defined, then the height should respect traditional building heights along the
streetscape. ,
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(3) The building height shall not exceed forty-five ` (45 ') feet
including f architectural elements-
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. Board and Batten is an acceptable style.
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(5) All development is defined by the base, middle and roof elements with
particular attention to the front facade as this is the section that defines the
character of the streetscape for the DTH. See Figure 6-4.
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g. Fencing—Commercial Structures
Any fencing for commercial structures within the Downtown Historic District shall
be in the rear of the building-not-visit) .
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) Fences placed in the side or rear yard shall be permitted to a height of 8 feet
maximum and shall be constructed of wood or wrought iron. Masonry or brick
may be used for columns with wood or wrought iron fence panels
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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 ensure that the area, material, and
placement of new signs and alterations made to existing signs
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are appropriate to the architectural design of the building and the
district, and that signs do not visually obscure significant architectural features of a
building or the district in genreal.
a. General Provisions:
(1) Pole sign means any sign erected on a vertical framework consisting of no more
than two uprights 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.
(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.
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(5) No sign permitted under the regulations of this section shall be installed without
first obtaining zoning clearance and a sign peiinit.
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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(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 each building face is one square foot
per one linear foot of a single tenant, not to exceed 70 square feet, whichever is
less.
(3) The total maximum allowable sign area for each building face is one square foot
per one and one-half(1-1/2) linear foot of a multi-tenant building, not to exceed
100 square feet whichever is less.
(4) Signs shall be mounted or erected so they do not obscure the architectural.
features or openings of a building.
(5) 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.
(6) For buildings without a recognizable style, the sign shall adopt the decorative
features of the building, utilizing the same materials and colors.
(7) 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.
(8) 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:
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(1) Window Signs must not obscure more than 20 percent of the window area per
facade.
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e. Awning Signs
(1) An Awning may extend the full length of the wall of the building to which it is
attached and shall solely be supported by the exterior wall of the building. The
awning sign shall be no more than six feet(6') in height and shall not be placed
less than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk.
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(3) The artwork 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.
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 is a permanent structure that is supported by the building or by a
support extending to the ground directly under the canopy. The Canopy Sign
may be attached to, or be an integral part of the face of a canopy.
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(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.
h. Special Events Banner Signs
(1) A Special Event Banner sign is composed of cloth, plastic, canvas or other light
fabric.
(2) Only banners promoting or supporting local community events will be
permitted over public right-of-ways.
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(3) An application to place a banner over a public right-of-way shall be submitted
to the Building Inspections Department at least 10 days before the date to be
installed.
(4) The City of Wylie may erect and remove banners over public right-of-way.
Banners may only be installed at locations approved by the City.
(5) The maximum banner size allowed is 4 x 36 feet, unless extended over the
public right-of-way. Banners must be in good repair at all times.
(6) The banner may remain a maximum of fourteen (14) days. A maximum of two
banners can be hung for each event with placement of the second banner
provided as space allows. Only one banner will be hung at each location.
(7) When a banner over the public right-of-way is removed, the applicant is
responsible for picking up the banner from the City of Wylie Service Center
within ten (10) working days of the removal date. A late fee of $50 will be
charged for banners left after the ten(10) day period. Unclaimed banners will be
disposed of 30-days after removal date.
(8) Banners not defined as Special Events Banners are regulated by the City's
current Sign Ordinance and as amended.
i. A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs
(1) No more than one a-frame or sandwich board sign per business shall be
allowed, and a minimum of four feet of clear sidewalk shall be maintained at all
times. The sign shall be sufficiently weighted or anchored to prevent movement
by wind or other elements.
(2) No a-frame or sandwich board sign shall exceed eight square feet per face or
four feet in height. The entire sign structure shall be calculated as the total of
sign area.
(3) Materials suggested for use for signs are finished hardwoods, or softwoods.
Materials not allowed include, but are not limited to, fluorescent materials,
paper or fluorescent paints.
j. Encroach ent onto Public ighttott ay Any sign that is located upon or
overhangs a public right-of-way shall be governed by a franchise agreement with the
City of Wylie.
k. Exempt Incidental Signs. Small incidental signs can be installed along a business
frontage without peunit approval from the City. Incidental signs are commonly seen
as menu boards, open signs, small window signs noting hours of operation, and small
hanging signs. Incidental signs do not include other signs specifically listed within
this ordinance. Although a peluiit is not required for these type signs, the following
guidelines must be maintained.
(1) No more than three (3) incidental signs per building entrance.
(2) Maximum area allowed is 3 sq. ft. each, with a total cumulative area not to
exceed 7 sq. ft.;
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least 7'-6" above the sidewalk;
(4) Cannot project beyond the awning;
(5) Cannot extend above the awning;
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I. Mural Signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official for compliance
with the definition of a mural and other applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Murals denied by the Building Official shall be subject to review pursuant to Sec
22-443 (10) Variances of the city,s Sign Ordinance.
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ART|CLEi - UydGEydERAL
Secs. 58-1 - 58.1920. - Reserved
ART|CLEU - LANDMARKS
Sec. 58-28. - [yefinitimns.
Accessory structure means structures which are incidental to, and located on the name lot as o
principle building(s) including but not limited to, gazebos, garages, sheds, greenhouses, etc..
Building means a structure for the support or shelter of any use or occupancy.
Certificate of appropriateness (COA) means a permit issued by the historic review commission
and the city council granting an applicant opppnvo| for the a|teration, change, demolition, re|ooaUon,
exnovedon, or new construction of contributing site, contributing structure, or landmark for work
proposed byan owner or applicant that is subject to this article.
Contributing structure nneono a bui|ding, site, structure, or object that adds to the historic
character, or cultural values and possesses historic integrity of the district or area, and because it
was constructed during the period of significance, typically at least 50 years old
Demolition means an act or process (notwithstanding acts of God, criminal ocUvity, etc.) which
destroys o site or structure in its entiroty, or which destroys e port of a site or structure and
permanently impairs its struntura|, historic, or architectural integrity,
Demolition by neglect means allowing a struotune, whether intentional or unintentional, to fall into
such a state of disrepair that it becomes necessary or desirable to demolish it.
Demolition delay means suspension by the City of Wylie of an application for removal or demolition
of structure,
Design standards means guidelines adopted by the city council defining the requirements that will
preserve the historic and architectural character nfo structure or historic district.
Downtown Historic district (0TN) means an area asdescribed in Section 5.3 Downtown Historic
District (DTH) B. District Boundaries of the city's Zoning Ordinance. The historic district may have
within its boundaries contributing, and non-contributing structures.
Historic Rmnimxx Cwnnrnisaimn (HRC) nnoanu the historic review commission of the City of Wylie.
Historic landmark (HL) means o shucture, a group of struciures, o site, an area, a district, or
combination thereof. that has received designation from the Wylie City Council on its own and not as
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pert of the Downtown Historic district. It may or may not also be located within the Downtown
Historic district as part ofa separate designation.
Historic preservation means the protectiun, nohohi|itadnn' nestnna\inn, or reconstruction of
historically significant structures in an effort to pnannrvn the historic character of Wylie
Heritage preservation plan or preservation plan means a document created by the historic review
commission to provide a current inventory of heritage resources, o list of potential heritage
resourcos, and to make policy recommendations to guide heritage preservation activities for the city
of Wylie.
Heritage resource means a property or properties designated by the city council as a Historic
Landmark (HL) nrDowntown Historic district (OTH).
Maintenance means any vvn,k for which the purpose and effect of which in to correct or protect with
least degree of intervention any deterioration or decay of or damage to a structure or property, or any
port thereof, and to repair or replace the samm, as nearly as may be pnactioaU|e, to avoid any further
deterioradon, decay, or demage, using the same materials or those materials available which are as
close as practicable to the original and all of which must comply with applicable codes and
ordinances. Maintenance does not include a change in dmaiQn, nnatm,ia|, or outward appearanco, but
does include in-kind repairs orreplacements.
Minor in-kind repairs or replacements means small-scale repairs nr replacements to correct minor
problems or damage to the exterior of a structure or building, not including a change in dosign,
ma1oria|, or outward appearance. Examples that satisfy this definition inc|ude, but are not limited to
touch up painting, spot replacement of shing|eo, replacement of a windnwpune, cau|king, and
securing loose boards.
National historic landmark means a nationally significant historic place designated by the
Secretary of the Interior for its exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of
the United States.
National Register of Historic Places means the nation's official list ofbuildings, districts, and sites,
including structures and obiectn, significant inAmerican history and cu|tuna, archibscturo, archeology,
and engineering maintained by the National Park Service and administered Vnastate-wide basin by
the Texas Historical Commission.
Non-contributing structure means a structure within a heritage district that was substantially
constructed after the district's period of significance and is not on integral port of the historic,
archaeological and architectural fabric of the district or the oity. or was substantially constructed
within the district's period of significance and does not retain o significant portion of its architectural
or design integrity.
Potential heritage resource means a property listed in the preservation plan that, according to
preliminary research, may have histnrica|, ou|tuna|, archaeological or architectural innpnrtanom, either
an an individual property or as part ofa larger district. A potential heritage resource has not received
designation, but has the potential to become designated with further historic research, restoration, or
property owner interest.
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Preservation means the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing
form, integrity, and materials of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect
and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic
materials and features rather than extensive replacement and new construction. New exterior
additions are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive upgrading of
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties
functional is appropriate within a preservation project.
Reasonable rate of return means a reasonable profit or capital appreciation, which may accrue
from the use or ownership of a structure or property as the result of an investment or labor.
Reconstruction means the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form,
features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the
purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.
Recorded Texas historical landmark means a state designation for buildings important for their
historical associations and which have retained a high degree of their original historic fabric, at least
fifty (50) years of age, and retained their original exterior appearance.
Rehabilitation means the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through
repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features that convey its historical,
cultural, or architectural values.
Relocation means any change of the location of a structure, object, or material thing in its present
setting to another setting.
Restoration means the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a
property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other
periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited
and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required
work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation means the standards established by the
Secretary of the Interior for advising federal agencies on the preservation and rehabilitation of
historic properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
State antiquities landmark means a designation made by the Texas Historical Commission and, in
the case of privately owned property, with the landowners permission. This designation can include
buildings as well as archeological sites. For a building to be designated as a state archeological
landmark, it must first be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sec. 58-21. - Purpose
In accordance with Section 11 of Ordinance 2013-17, and Local Government Code Chapter 211,
Section 211.0165 Designation of Historic Landmark, as amended, the municipality shall have
the authority to recommend historic landmarks that have local importance.
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Designating local historic landmarks as Places of Importance brings attention to the general
public and protects the historic resource from inappropriate changes or demolition. Whether
e , f fy edifices or locations which are
distinctive and important elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political,
archaeological and architectural history, shall be designated as historical landmarks of the city.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 1, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, §§ 15.00, 15.01; Code 1997, § 58-31)
Sec. 58-22. - City council to designate.
Designation of city landmarks will be made by a three-fourths vote of the city council.
Designations may be initiated by a property owner, the Wylie historical society ity, the
city council, planning and zoning commission, the Historic Review Commission, or city
staff.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 2, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.02; Code 1997, § 58-32)
Sec. 58-23. - Criteria and Markers.
1. Criteria. In making such designations as set forth in this article, the City Council and the
Historic Review Commission shall consider one or more of the following criteria:
a. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or
cultural characteristics of the City of Wylie, State of Texas, or the United
States;
b. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the
culture and development of the City;
c. Location as the site of a significant historic event;
. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the
City;
e. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible
for preservation according to a plan based on historical, cultural or
architectural motif;
f. Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established
and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City;
. Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
h. Detailed recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission,
2. arkers. Designated landmarks will be awarded markers based on the category of
selection.
Historical edifices and similarly small sites shall be designated with a marker
detailing the historical significance of the edifice or site.
b. Historical zones, areas and residential neighborhoods shall, where possible in
cooperation with the parks and recreation department, be provided with a
conspicuous and attractive landscaped area with a marker detailing the historical
significance of the zone, area or residential neighborhood.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 3, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.03; Code 1997, § 58-33)
Sec. 58-24. - City to take into account all landmarks when making improvements.
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The city council, when considering normal city improvements such as lighting, pavement or
landscaping, shall, where designated historic landmarks exist, make every effort to ensure that
such improvements are in keeping with and enhance the appearance of the landmark edifice or
site.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 4, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.04; Code 1997, § 58-34)
Sec. 58-25.
Sec. 58-26. Off-Street Parking and Loading.
Due to the development nature of property with a Historic Landmark Designation, it is
recognized that conventional off-street parking, loading, and development standards
required by Section 6.3 of the comprehensive zoning ordinance for individual lots may be
difficult to provide. Any uses proposed with a Historic Landmark Designation may present
a plan for parking to the Historic Review Commission and or the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Upon review, the required Commission may determine different amounts and
methods in establishing off-street parking.
Sec 58-27- Ordinary maintenancePe rti eelierre•-M
Nothing in this ordinance should be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of any
exterior architectural feature of a property designated as a landmark or within a historic overlay
district. Ordinary maintenance shall be defined as any work that does not constitute a change in
design, material, color from a historic palette or outward appearance, and include in-kind
replacement or repair+ eke-t+te-
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(Ord. No. 90-11, § 5, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.05; Code 1997, § 58-35)
State Law reference— Main Street program, V.T.C.A., Government Code § 442.014; loans,
V.T.C.A., Government Code § 481.201.
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