§ 9-10-1. H Historic District.

A.

Legislative Intent. This district is intended to promote the general welfare, education and recreational pleasure of the public through the perpetuation of those general areas or individual structures and premises which have been officially designated by the Village Board as having historic significance. Regulations within this district are intended to protect against destruction of or encroachment upon such areas, structures and premises; to encourage uses which will lead to their continuance, conservation and improvement in a manner appropriate to the preservation of the cultural, social, economic, architectural or archeological heritage of the Village; to prevent creation of environmental influences adverse to such purposes; and to assure that new structures and uses within such districts will be in keeping with the character to be preserved and enhanced.

B.

Establishment of Historic Districts.

1.

Action to Establish a Historic District. Upon the request of any interested person or organization and at the direction of the Village Manager, there shall be prepared a recommendation in regard to establishment of a Historic District. Each recommendation shall be accompanied by a written report which shall include, but not be limited to the following items:

a.

An analysis of existing structures by period of construction, historic significance, architectural style, condition, present use, assessed valuation, location of lot, location of yards and other open spaces, off-street parking and other pertinent matters.

b.

Identification of individual structures and premises deemed desirable for preservation with maps, photographs and other data indicating why such structures and premises should be preserved.

c.

Identification of existing structures, premises and uses likely to have an adverse effect on the desired character of the district with maps, photographs and other data indicating the reason for such classification.

d.

An analysis of lands not occupied by structures. Ownership, use and location of such lands shall be indicated and recommendations made as to possible actions which should be taken and encouraged.

e.

Recommendations concerning detailed regulations to be applied within the district including, but not limited to permitted and prohibited principal and accessory uses and structures; minimum lot, yard and building spacing requirements; maximum lot coverage by all buildings, maximum height of structures; off-street parking; control of signs; control of fences; exterior character of buildings and landscaping and general appearance of premises and unoccupied lands; and control of additions to or removal of existing buildings.

2.

Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the recommendation and report and shall transmit the report and their recommendation to the Village Board for consideration and final action.

3.

Action by the Village Board . The Village Board shall create a Historic District if they find the district is in fact of historic significance.

C.

Applicability of Regulations. In addition to the regulations and requirements set forth in the ordinance creating a Historic District, the underlying regulations of the zoning district within which a Historic District is situated shall continue to remain applicable, provided that if any conflict occurs, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. In addition, any proposed development within a Historic District shall be subject to all provisions of this Article including the requirements of Certificates of Appropriateness.

D.

Certificates of Appropriateness.

1.

Requirements For Certificates of Appropriateness. No building permit shall be issued for the construction, alteration, or repair of any structure within a Historic District and no permit shall be issued for the relocation or demolition of any structure within a Historic District until the Village Board has issued a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Village Board may require and receive of the Planning and Zoning Commission its recommendations in this regard.

2.

Materials to be Submitted For Review. The Village Board may require submission of any or all of the following: architectural plans, site plans, landscaping plans, proposed signs with appropriate detail as to location, size, number and character, proposed exterior lighting arrangements, elevations of all portions of structures with significant relation to public view, description of building materials, ornamentation and colors, photographs or perspective drawings and such other exhibits and reports as are reasonably necessary in making their determination as to appropriateness.

3.

Grounds For Issuance and Denial of Certificates of Appropriateness.

a.

Issuance. The Village Board shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness only if they find that the proposal is appropriate to the character, appearance and efficient functioning of the district and meets the requirements and objectives established in creating the district.

b.

Denial. The Village Board shall not issue a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizing the issuance of any permit if they find that the action proposed would adversely affect the primary character of the district or the setting of structures of public interest.

E.

Demolition. If preservation is found to be physically or economically unfeasible the Village Board shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of a structure.

(Ord. No. 4238-2011, § 4(Exh. B), 5-2-11)