[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wheatland
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-3-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
The Town of Wheatland has a recognized and stated goal to preserve
and maintain its rural and historic character and supports the Genesee
Country Village Museum's mission of historic preservation and
stewardship by fostering a deeper understanding of the past and its
relevance to the contemporary world. The Town further acknowledges
that despite the relocation of the structures to the Historic Village,
these structures still achieve the stated goals and are therefore
worthy of "historic" designation.
The area in the Genesee Country Village commonly known as the
"Historic Village" and as denoted on the map dated 11-12-09 shall
be designated as an historic area. Said map will be filed in the Town
of Wheatland Clerk's office and can be amended by resolution
adopted by the Town Board.
A.
The issuance of a building permit pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Town Code of the Town of Wheatland shall be considered the certificate of appropriateness.
B.
Each permit application shall be accompanied by specific evidence
as to how the proposed action achieves the preservation, stewardship,
or deeper understanding of the past, and relevance to the contemporary
world.
C.
Each application shall adequately address public fire and life safety
concerns and may use the "Historic" Chapter of the existing Building
Code of New York State (19 NYCRR Part 1227) to show compliance.
D.
The Building Inspector may request review and input from the Planning
Board, Town Historian, or Historic Review Board prior to the issuance
of the Building Permit.
This article will be enforced in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Wheatland Town Code.
