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Preparation of a Neighborhood Conservation Plan |
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Prior to
the City Plan Commission's consideration of a proposed
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone, a neighborhood
conservation plan shall be completed by neighborhood property
owners, the Department of City Development or both neighborhood property owners and
the Department of City Development, and shall include the following: |
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A statement of purpose and an explanation of how the
criteria are met.
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An ordinance and map indicating the boundaries of
all lots in the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone and the base
zoning districts contained within the proposed overlay zone.
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A neighborhood conservation plan consisting of a map
and such other textual and graphic material as may be necessary to indicate land
uses, building types and features, site development requirements, signing,
circulation, off-street parking and modifications to base district standards.
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Plan Criteria |
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The
neighborhood conservation plan shall demonstrate that the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone meets one or more of the
following criteria: |
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Distinctive building features, such as period of
construction, style, size, scale, detailing, mass, color and material.
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Distinctive features or articles associated with the
streetscape, such as light fixtures and devices, signs, benches, curb markers,
kiosks and bollards.
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Distinctive site planning and natural features, such
as lot platting, street layout, setbacks, alleyways, sidewalks, creekbeds, parks
and gardens.
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Distinctive land uses or land use patterns, such as
mixed or unique uses or activities, not permitted by base district without
modification.
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Creation |
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Creation
of a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone shall be by amendment
to the zoning map and shall include Common Council approval of a
neighborhood conservation plan at the same time the map amendment
is adopted. The plan shall establish standards and conditions for
development consistent with the purposes of the plan and may
include changes in land use controls and development standards. |
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Zoning Map Designator |
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Each
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone shall be shown on the
zoning map by an "NC" designator and an appropriate number. |
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Limitation on Permit Issuance |
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No
building or grading permit for a project within a Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay Zone shall be issued unless the use,
alteration or construction meets NC
standards. Before applying for a permit, applicants
must obtain a
Conservation District Review Certificate (CDRC). |
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