§ 6-3006. Erection and reconstruction of buildings and structures within designated historic districts.

No building or structure, including signs, shall be erected, reconstructed, substantially altered or restored within any historic district unless the same is approved by the historic architectural review committee as being architecturally compatible with the historic landmark, building or structure therein.

The following exemptions shall not require committee approval:

A.

Minor exemptions.

1.

Repainting resulting in the same or substantially the same color.

2.

Replacement of windows, storm windows and doors using the same materials, profile and sash configuration as existing windows, storm windows, and doors. Addition or deletion of window air conditioners.

3.

Replacement of sign face which does not alter the size, type, or placement of an existing sign structure and does not significantly alter the character of the district.

4.

Addition or deletion of television or radio antennas, skylights, solar collectors, or satellite dishes in locations not visible from a public street.

5.

Planting of grass, trees and shrubs, but not including landscape treatment which substantially alters the contour of a landmark site.

6.

Permitted outside storage which is not visible from a public street.

7.

Any interior changes to a structure.

8.

Other changes consistent with the intent of the district as deemed appropriate by the zoning administrator.

B.

Development within the St. Luke's historic district may be reviewed and approved administratively by the zoning administrator, if the zoning administrator determines that the development is in compliance with the St. Luke's historic district design guidelines. If the zoning administrator determines that the proposed development is not in accordance with the approved design guidelines, then it shall be referred to the historic architectural review committee for their review and approval.

C.

Notwithstanding the above, the zoning administrator shall have the authority to order that work be stopped and that an appropriate application be filed for review in any case where the action may produce arresting effects, extreme contrasts of materials or colors, intense color or patterns, or incongruous details in consistent with the character of the present structures or with the prevailing character of the surrounding historic district. (7-7-05, 7-17-14; 7-19-18.)