[R.O. 2007 §15½-1; Ord. No. 6043 §2(Exh. A), 2-17-1998]
A.Â
It
is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection,
enhancement and perpetuation of properties of historical, cultural,
archaeological, architectural and aesthetic merit are in the interest
of the health, prosperity and welfare of the people of the City of
Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Therefore, this Chapter is intended to:
1.Â
Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement and perpetuation
of improvements and landscape features of landmarks and districts
which represent distinctive elements of the City's cultural, social,
economic, political and architectural history;
2.Â
Safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, as
embodied and reflected in such landmarks and districts;
3.Â
Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past;
4.Â
Protect and enhance the City's attraction to visitors and the support
and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; and
5.Â
Promote the use of landmarks and historic districts for the education,
pleasure and welfare of the people of the City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
B.Â
It
is further declared that the purposes of this Chapter are:
1.Â
With respect to the properties in historic districts:
a.Â
To retain and enhance those properties which contribute to the character
of the historic district and to encourage their adaptation for current
use;
b.Â
To assure that alterations of existing structures are compatible
with the character of the historic district;
c.Â
To assure that new construction and subdivision of lots in a historic
district are compatible with the character of the historic district;
and
d.Â
To stabilize and improve property values in such districts.
[R.O. 2007 §15½-2; Ord. No. 6043 §2(Exh. A), 2-17-1998]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the terms, words and phrases
defined in the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and building
codes of the City of Poplar Bluff shall be deemed to apply to this
Chapter.
Any act or process that changes one (1) or more of the exterior
architectural features of a structure including, but not limited to,
the erection, construction, reconstruction or removal of any structure.
A specific geographical division of the City of Poplar Bluff.
The City Council of the City of Poplar Bluff.
Members of the Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission.
The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or
the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or
property.
Districts, sites, structures and objects and evidence of
some importance to a culture, a subculture or a community for scientific,
engineering, art tradition, religious or other reasons, significant
in providing resource and environmental data necessary for the study
and interpretation of past lifeways and for interpreting human behavior.
Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark
or structure within a historic district.
A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the
historic and architectural character of a structure or area.
The architectural character and general composition of the
exterior of a structure including, but not limited to, the kind, color
and texture of the building material and the type, design and character
of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other such elements.
The official register of referential entries, letters, documents,
books, manuscripts, records, photographs, maps, plats and similar
items of importance in the City's history.
The Commission appointed by the Mayor with approval of the
City Council of the City of Poplar Bluff and authorized and directed
to carry out the provisions established by this Chapter for the preservation
of significant historical, natural, cultural, archaeological and architectural
features. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the Chapter, the
term "Commission" shall refer to the Historical Preservation
Commission.
Any district or area, delineated by appropriate boundaries,
established by separate municipal ordinance subsequent to a determination
by the Historical Preservation Commission that such district or area
contains or includes structures or other features of historical, natural,
cultural, archaeological or architectural significance to the City.
Any site, structure or other feature of historical, natural,
cultural, archaeological or architectural significance officially
designated as a landmark and entered into the landmarks register pursuant
to the provisions for nomination, consideration and designation to
the landmarks register set forth in this Chapter.
The official register of historic sites, structures, districts
or other features designated as landmarks pursuant to the provisions
of this Chapter.
Any work for which a building permit is not required by municipal
ordinance, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct
any deterioration or decay of, or damage to, a structure or any part
thereof and to restore the same, as nearly as may be practical, to
its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay
or damage.
The person, corporation or other legal entity listed as owner
on the records of the County Recorder of Deeds.
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Poplar
Bluff.
A relocation of a structure on its site or to another site.
Any change that is not construction, removal or alteration.
Any area occupied or utilized by humans for a sufficient
length of time to construct features or deposit artifacts or any place
of evidence of past human activity. Sites include, but are not limited
to, occupation, location, work areas, evidence of farming or hunting
and gathering, burial remains, artifacts and structures of all types.
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires
permanent or temporary location on or in the ground including, but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, buildings, fences,
gazebos, advertising signs, billboards.
The person or his/her designee authorized and empowered by
the City Council to administer the requirements of these zoning regulations.
[R.O. 2007 §15½-3; Ord. No. 6043 §2(Exh. A), 2-17-1998]
There is hereby created a Commission to be known as the Historical
Preservation Commission of the City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for
the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2007 §15½-4; Ord. No. 6043 §2(Exh. A), 2-17-1998]
The Historical Preservation Commission shall consist of nine
(9) members, including a designated City Council member and the City
planner and seven (7) citizen members. Each citizen member shall be
appointed for a three (3) year term, staggered so that no more than
three (3) persons shall be appointed in any one (1) year. The initial
appointment to the Commission shall be three (3) members appointed
for three (3) years, three (3) members appointed for two (2) years
and three (3) members appointed for one (1) year. No member may serve
for more than three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms and vacancies
shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of any term.
Appointments shall be made within sixty (60) days after the vacancy
occurs. The City Council member and City planner shall be non-voting
members of the Commission and cannot be subject to the limitations
of three (3) successive three (3) year terms. Persons shall serve
on the Commission without compensation, although necessary expenses
may be reimbursed as a majority of the Board shall, from time to time,
decide.
[R.O. 2007 §15½-5; Ord. No. 6043 §2(Exh. A), 2-17-1998]
A.Â
All
citizen members shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the
City Council upon recommendations as it may request. Citizen members
shall be residents of the City with a declared interest in the City's
history and its preservation. Although specific representation is
not required, to the extent possible in appointing citizen members,
the Mayor shall give due consideration to the desirability of having
representation from historical organizations and the architectural
or engineering, legal and real estate professions.
B.Â
The
Commission shall select a Chairman, Secretary and such other officers
as the Commission deems necessary and further shall conduct its meetings
in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. The Commission shall meet
a minimum of four (4) times per year and the meetings shall be open
to the public. Public announcement of such meetings and agendas shall
be made in a timely fashion prior to the meeting date. Minutes and
records of all Commission meetings and actions shall be maintained
by the Commission Secretary. The records shall be public records.
