[Added 2-14-1989 by Ord. No. 108-1989]
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 2-1998; 7-9-2009 by Ord. No.
3-2009]
A.
Declaration. It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that
the preservation and protection of Class I, Class I DOE and Class
II historic resources are public necessities and are in the interest
of the health, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of East Bradford
Township. It is the intent of this article to provide a comprehensive
framework for the preservation of historic sites, objects, buildings,
structures and districts in East Bradford Township.
B.
Purpose. The purposes of this article are:
(1)
To authorize the East Bradford Historical Commission to continue
to serve as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors.
(2)
To authorize the Board of Historical Architectural Review to
continue to help administer certified historic districts established
under Act 167 of 1961, 53 P.S. §§ 8001 et seq., as
amended.
(3)
To promote the general welfare by protecting the integrity of
the Class I, Class I DOE and Class II historic resources of East Bradford
Township.
(4)
To establish a clear process by which proposed changes affecting
Class I, Class I DOE and Class II historic resources are reviewed
by the East Bradford Historical Commission, the Historical Architectural
Review Board and the Board of Supervisors.
(5)
To mitigate the negative effects of proposed changes on Class
I, Class I DOE and Class II historic resources.
(6)
To encourage the continued use of Class I, Class I DOE and Class
II historic resources and facilitate their appropriate reuse.
(7)
To tailor protective measures to Class I, Class I DOE and Class
II historic resources in East Bradford worthy of preservation.
(8)
To encourage the preservation of historic settings and landscapes.
(9)
To discourage the unnecessary demolition of Class I, Class I
DOE and Class II historic resources.
A.
Compliance. Any alterations to or change in use of
any historic resource or any land disturbance, located upon a property
indicated on the Historic Resources Map,[1] shall occur only in full compliance with the terms of
this article and other applicable regulations.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Historic Resources Map
is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Historic Overlay District. The Historic Resources
Map shall be an overlay on any zoning district now or hereafter enacted
to regulate the use of land in East Bradford Township.
(1)
For any property shown on the Historic Resources
Map, the provisions of this article shall apply, in addition to those
of the underlying zoning district, and supersede the otherwise applicable
requirements of the underlying zoning district to the extent those
provisions are inconsistent with the provisions of this article.
(2)
Should the Historic Resources Map be revised
as a result of legislative action or judicial decision such that a
property is no longer in the area of the Historic Resources Map, the
zoning requirements and other regulatory measures applicable to the
property in question shall be those of the underlying zoning district
without consideration of this article.
C.
Preservation of other restrictions. It is not intended
by this article to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements,
covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this article imposes
greater restrictions, the provisions of this article shall prevail.
A.
Classifications. The Historic Resources Map delineates
three classifications of historic resources in East Bradford, which
are defined as follows:
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 2-1998]
(1)
Class I historic resources.
(a)
Class I historic resources include the following
and other resources of similar historical significance except those
which have been designated Class I DOE historic resources as provided
herein:
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
[1]
All buildings, sites, structures and objects
listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places.
[2]
All buildings and structures classified as certified
historic structures by the Secretary of the Interior.
[3]
All buildings, sites, structures and objects
documented as contributing resources in a National Register Historic
District.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
[4]
Any resources which have received a Determination
of Eligibility (DOE) by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
(PHMC).
[5]
Any resources which are deemed by the Chester
County Historic Preservation Office (CCHPO) to meet substantially
the National Register criteria under the Chester County Certification
Program.
(b)
Other resources of similar historical significance
may be added to Class I by the Board of Supervisors.
(2)
Class I DOE historic resources: buildings, sites,
structures, objects and districts included in the historic resources
inventory of the East Bradford Historical Commission meeting Class
I historic resource criteria, but where the Board of Supervisors has
agreed to a Class I DOE designation at the request of the owner(s)
of the affected property or properties. Regulations applicable solely
to Class I historic resources shall not apply to Class I DOE historic
resources.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
(3)
Class II historic resources: buildings, sites,
structures, objects and districts included in the historic resources
inventory of the East Bradford Historical Commission not meeting Class
I historic resource criteria, but determined to be of historical or
architectural significance to East Bradford and appropriately documented
to that effect by the East Bradford Historical Commission.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
B.
Revisions. The Historic Resources Map may be revised
from time to time by legislative action of the Board of Supervisors.
(1)
In considering any revision, including additions,
deletions or changes of classification to the Historic Resources Map,
the Board shall receive a written recommendation from the East Bradford
Historical Commission.
(2)
(3)
The owner(s) of any property(ies) which are
the subject of any such proposed legislative action shall be given
written notice of the Historical Commission's recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors at least 30 days prior to the public hearing.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
C.
Official list. The Historical Commission shall maintain
an updated list of properties shown on the Historic Resources Map,
including their respective classifications. The Commission may further
specify the resources located upon each property to which regulation
herein applies. Regulation herein applicable to structures shall not
apply to structures designated as noncontributing resources. Where
not otherwise specified, the entire property shall be regulated as
an historic resource.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Historic Resources Map is included at the
end of this chapter.
A.
Establishment and membership. There shall be an Historical
Commission which shall consist of a minimum of five members, who shall
be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The membership of the Commission
shall include individuals who have professional expertise or an interest
in history, archaeology, historic preservation or related fields.
Each Commission member shall serve for a term of five years, which
shall be so fixed that no more than two terms shall expire each year.
The Commission shall notify the Board of Supervisors of any vacancies
in the Commission, and the Board shall act within 90 days to fill
those vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies for unexpired terms
shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Members shall
serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for any personal expenditures
in the conduct of Commission business when authorized by the Board
of Supervisors.
B.
Organization. The Commission shall annually elect
from its own membership a Chairman, who will direct the activities
of the Commission and such other officers as may be required for the
conduct of this business. A quorum shall not be less than a majority
of the current membership. The Commission may make, alter and rescind
rules and forms for its procedures consistent with the ordinances
of the Township and laws and regulations of the commonwealth. The
Commission shall conduct business at regular public meetings. An agenda
of each public meeting shall be available for inspection prior to
the meeting. The Commission shall keep full public records of its
business and shall submit a report of its activities to the Board
of Supervisors by March 1 of each year.
C.
Expenditures for services. Within the limits of funds
appropriated by the Board of Supervisors, the Commission may employ
staff or contract for clerical, consulting or other technical services.
D.
Functions and duties. In accordance with the purposes
of this article, the Commission shall have the following functions
and duties:
(1)
Maintain a system for the survey and inventory
of historic resources in East Bradford Township.
(2)
Conduct research on and propose the nomination
of significant resources to the National Register of Historic Places
and other appropriate lists or programs.
(3)
Advise the Board of Supervisors on the issuance
of demolition permits for historic resources.
(5)
Make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
concerning revisions, updates or corrections to the Historic Resources
Map.
(6)
Maintain an updated list which clearly identifies
historic resources and their respective classifications on the Historic
Resources Map.
(7)
Advise the Zoning Hearing Board and Board of
Supervisors on all requests for special exceptions, conditional uses
or variances affecting historic resources.
(8)
Review applications for any exterior change to a Class 1 historic resource including but not limited to the enlargement or alteration of the resource, as required by § 115-127 below.
[Amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 04-2020]
(9)
Perform any other lawful activities which shall
be deemed necessary to further the purposes of this article.
A.
For purposes of administering the provisions of § 115-130 of this article concerning certified historic districts, in accordance with the provisions of Act 167 of 1961, 53 P.S. § 8001 et seq., as amended, the Board of Supervisors shall establish a Board of Historical Architectural Review (HARB). The HARB shall consist of not fewer than five members, one of whom shall be a registered architect, one a licensed realtor and one the Township Building Inspector. All other members shall be members of the East Bradford Historical Commission.
B.
Duties of the HARB shall be as described in § 115-130, Certified historic districts standards, of this article.
C.
The realtor, architect and building inspector members
of the HARB shall not be considered members of the East Bradford Historical
Commission but shall serve in an advisory capacity to that Commission
as it conducts its duties and functions.
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 2-1998; 3-13-2003 by Ord. No.
2B-2003; 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004; 7-9-2009 by Ord. No.
3-2009]
A.
General rule. No Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource
identified on the East Bradford Historic Resources Map or accompanying
official list may be demolished, in whole or in part, except as provided
herein.
B.
Demolition by neglect No Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic
resource shall be demolished by neglect. Demolition by neglect includes
leaving a building or structure open or vulnerable to vandalism or
decay by the elements. Vacant structures should be tightly sealed
and fenced off and the utilities turned off for safety. Any owner
of an historic resource who has allowed that historic resource to
be demolished as the result of neglect shall be subject to the same
enforcement remedies as an owner who knowingly violates this chapter
by demolishing an historic resource without a permit for demolition.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
C.
Demolition permit requirements for historic resources.
(1)
Permit required. No part of a structure of a Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource shall be demolished, including the indiscriminate removal, stripping or destruction of any significant feature, in whole or in part, unless and until the applicant obtains a building permit as required by § 115-106 of this chapter and complies with the additional procedures and requirements of this § 115-125. The provisions of § 115-125 shall not be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any building, structure, site or object where such work does not require a permit and where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to a building, structure, site or object and to restore the same to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay or damage.
(2)
Procedure for obtaining demolition permit. The applicant shall
submit to the Township an application for a demolition permit in a
form and amount acceptable to the Township. The Zoning Officer shall
utilize the Historic Resources Map and the Official Map[1] in evaluating an application for a demolition permit, and if the application requests the demolition of a Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource, the Zoning Officer shall not issue the zoning compliance permit until approval is first obtained from the Board of Supervisors under this § 115-125 and the applicant complies with all applicable procedures and requirements of § 115-125. The Zoning Officer shall forward the application to the Historical Commission for review within five days of the Township's receipt of a properly completed application.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Historic Resources Map is included at the end of this chapter; the Official Map is included at the end of Ch. 19.
(3)
Information to be provided. In addition to applicable requirements
under the Township Building and Fire Codes,[2] an applicant seeking a permit to demolish a Class I, Class
I DOE or Class II historic resource shall provide the following information
with the application in writing:
(a)
Owner of record;
(b)
Classification of the historic resource on the Historic Resources
Map;
(c)
Site plan showing all buildings and structures on the property;
(d)
Recent photographs of the resource proposed for demolition;
(e)
Reasons for demolition;
(f)
Method of demolition;
(g)
Proposed future use of the site and of the materials from the
demolished resource; and
(h)
In any instance where there is a claim that a Class I, a Class
I DOE or a Class II historic resource cannot be used or reasonably
adapted, or where a permit application for demolition is based in
whole or in part on financial hardship, the applicant shall submit,
by affidavit, facts reasonably sufficient to support those assertions.
The Historical Commission may further require the applicant to conduct,
at the applicant's expense, evaluations or studies as are reasonably
necessary, in the opinion of the Historical Commission, to determine
whether the Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource has
or may have alternate uses consistent with preservation.
(4)
Review by Historical Commission. Within 45 days of receipt of
a complete application from the Zoning Officer, the Historical Commission,
at a regular or special meeting, shall review the application for
demolition. The applicant will be notified of the meeting and shall
have the opportunity to present his or her reasons for filing the
application. The Historical Commission shall consider the following:
(a)
The effect of demolition on the historical significance and
architectural integrity of the resource in question, neighboring identified
historic resources, and the integrity of their respective historical
landscape settings;
(b)
Whether the applicant has demonstrated that he or she has considered
and/or pursued all alternatives to demolition;
(c)
Economic feasibility of adaptive reuse of the resource proposed
for demolition;
(d)
Alternatives to demolition of the resource;
(e)
Whether the resource in its current condition presents a threat
to public safety;
(f)
Whether the resource has been intentionally neglected; and
(g)
Whether the required retention of the resource would represent
an unreasonable economic hardship.
(5)
Historical Commission recommendation. Unless the Historical Commission elects to use the time periods described below in Subsection C(5)(d), within 30 days following conclusion of the above-described regular or special meeting to review the application for demolition, the Historical Commission shall set forth specific findings and one of the following recommendations in a written report to the Board of Supervisors:
(a)
Immediate approval. After reviewing the demolition permit application with attachments, the Commission may recommend approval of the demolition permit as provided under § 115-125D below.
(b)
Delay of demolition. The Commission may recommend delay of demolition in accordance with § 115-125E below.
(c)
Denial of demolition. The Commission may recommend denial of
demolition.
(d)
Following the Commission's regular or special meeting to review
the application for demolition, the Commission may elect to use the
following time periods in order to provide an adequate opportunity
for the Commission to evaluate the demolition permit application,
explore alternatives to demolition with the applicant and/or set forth
the findings and the recommendation described above:
D.
Approval, denial or delay of demolition permit or delay of demolition
by the Board of Supervisors.
(1)
Board consideration. Within 30 days of receiving the recommendation from the Historical Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall consider the application, together with the recommendations of the Historical Commission, and vote either to approve the application, approve the application with changes, deny the application or defer its decision, affording a delay of demolition for up to 90 days as set forth in § 115-125E below. The applicant shall be notified of the meeting of the Board to vote on the application at least 10 days prior to its date and shall have the opportunity to present the applicant's reasons for filing the application. Within five days of making its decision, the Board shall provide written communication of its decision to the applicant, Historical Commission and Zoning Officer. The Board of Supervisors shall consider each of the factors set forth in § 115-125C(4) and shall either adopt the findings of the Historical Commission or make new findings of its own and those findings shall be included as part of the written decision of the Board.
(2)
The Board shall not approve an application to demolish a Class
I historic resource unless the Board finds that the Class I historic
resource sought to be demolished cannot be used or reasonably adapted.
In order to show that the Class I historic resource cannot be used
or reasonably adapted, the applicant must demonstrate that the sale
of the historic resource property is impracticable, that rental of
the historic resource cannot provide a reasonable rate of return and
that other potential uses of the historic resource are foreclosed.
(3)
Denial of application. Where the Board acts to deny the application,
a notice of denial and the Board's findings and conditions shall be
sent to the applicant indicating what changes to the plans and specifications,
if any, would be sufficient to meet the standards of this section.
(4)
Issuance of zoning compliance permit. Where the Board acts to
approve the application, it shall authorize the Zoning Officer to
issue the zoning compliance permit. Where the approval is granted
with conditions attached, the Zoning Officer shall be authorized to
issue the zoning compliance permit upon receipt from the applicant
of written acceptance of those conditions. Upon issuing the zoning
compliance permit, the Zoning Officer shall forward the documents
to the Codes Enforcement Officer to issue the demolition permit.
E.
Delay of demolition.
(1)
Purpose of delay. The specified period of delay up to 90 days
from the date of the Board of Supervisors' written decision shall
be used to provide an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the
applicant about alternatives to demolition (Class I, Class I DOE and
II); to allow for complete historical documentation of the resource
(as set forth below, Class I, Class I DOE and Class II); and/or for
preparation of a financial analysis (as set forth below, Class I,
Class I DOE and Class II). The Historical Commission shall make every
effort to open a dialogue with the applicant to inform him of the
historical importance of the resource, its significance to the Township
and alternatives to demolition (additional uses, etc.).
(2)
Special provisions for Class I, Class I DOE and Class II historic
resources.
(a)
Documentation of Class I, Class I DOE and Class II historic
resources. When prescribing the delay of demolition for a Class I,
Class I DOE or Class II resource, the Board of Supervisors may require
the applicant to provide documentation of the resource proposed for
demolition. Such documentation may include historical data, surveys
and other data provided by local, state and federal historic preservation
organizations and agencies; photographs; floor plans; measured drawings;
archaeological surveys (if appropriate); and any other comparable
form of documentation recommended by the Historical Commission. Where
necessary, the delay shall continue past the stipulated 90 days until
the applicant has sufficiently satisfied the documentation requirements.
(b)
Additional information. Where the applicant alleges that demolition is necessary due to undue economic hardship or the lack of a reasonable alternative, the Board of Supervisors may, to the extent such information is not provided under § 115-125C(3)(g), request that the applicant prepare and submit an affidavit which sets forth facts, including a financial analysis, sufficient to support this assertion. Such an affidavit shall include the following information, as applicable:
[1]
Amount paid for the property;
[2]
Date of purchase and party from whom purchased, including a
description of the relationship, if any, whether business or familial,
between the owner and the person from whom the property was purchased;
[3]
Assessed value of the land and improvements thereon according
to the most recent assessment;
[4]
A pro forma financial statement prepared by an accountant or
broker of record;
[5]
All appraisals obtained by the owner in connection with his
purchase or financing of the property, or during his ownership of
the property;
[6]
Bona fide offers to sell or rent the property, the price asked
and offers received, if any;
[7]
Any consideration by the owner as to reasonable, adaptive uses
for the property and any other practical uses; incentives which could
be offered by the Township to preserve the resource; and any input
from local, state or federal historic preservation and architectural
organizations or agencies; and
[8]
Where relevant, written estimates of the cost(s) of restoration
and/or renovation from at least two professional restoration contractors.
(c)
Historical Commission recommendation. Once the delay of demolition
has expired, the Historical Commission shall review the application
again and any further documentation requested by the Board of Supervisors
at its next regular meeting. The applicant shall be notified of the
meeting and shall have an opportunity to present its reasons for continuing
with the application. The Commission may recommend to the Board of
Supervisors approval of the demolition permit or, where the Commission
does not believe that the applicant has proven undue economic hardship
or that there is no reasonable alternative to demolition, denial of
the demolition permit.
(d)
Approval or denial of demolition permit for Class I, Class I
DOE and Class II resources after delay of demolition.
[1]
Board consideration. At its next regular meeting after receiving the recommendation from the Historical Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall again consider the application, the recommendations of the Historical Commission, any further documentation which had been requested and the factors set forth in § 115-125C(4). Then the Board shall vote either to approve the application or to approve the application with changes as set forth in § 115-125D above or to deny the application as set forth below. The applicant shall be notified of the meeting at least 10 days prior to its date and shall have the opportunity to present his or her reasons for continuing to pursue this application. The Board of Supervisors shall either adopt the findings of Historical Commission or it may make new written findings of its own and those findings shall be included as part of the written decision.
[2]
Denial of application. Where the Board acts to deny the application,
a notice of denial and the Board's findings and conditions shall be
sent to the applicant indicating what changes in the plans and specification,
if any, would be sufficient to meet the standards of this section.
F.
Enforcement procedures and remedies.
(1)
Violations and penalties. Any person who violates the terms of Article XX of this chapter shall be subject to the fines and penalties imposed under this chapter, as well as applicable fines and penalties imposed under the Township Building Code. In addition:
(a)
Any person who alters an historic resource in violation of the provisions of this article or in violation of any conditions or requirements specified in a permit issued under the terms of § 115-125 shall be required to restore the building, structure, site or object involved to its appearance prior to the violation. Such restoration shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any penalty or remedy available under the ordinance or any other applicable law.
(b)
The Township shall withhold issuing any building permit for
any property which was occupied by an historic resource that subsequently
was demolished in violation of this article.
(c)
Any conditional use application or subdivision or land development
application involving any property which was occupied by an historic
resource that subsequently was demolished in violation of this article
shall not be approved except upon the condition of satisfactory restoration
of any such resources or upon the granting of appropriate demolition
permit(s) in accordance with this section.
(2)
Enforcement.
(a)
The Township, through such person or agency charged by the Board of Supervisors with enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, shall review the progress and status of any change being made to an historic resource and shall render such reports thereon to the Board and to the Historical Commission as may be necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of § 115-125 being attached to any building permit, demolition permit, special exception or conditional use approval for any historic resource.
(b)
In addition to the above remedies, the Board of Supervisors
may take other appropriate legal action, which may include equitable
and injunctive relief, to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
A.
Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board, through the grant of a special exception, may approve requested modifications to the otherwise applicable lot size, lot dimension or yard requirements for plans affecting Class I historic resources, in accordance with the criteria set forth under § 115-86D of this chapter, and provided that the following additional criteria are met:
B.
A recommendation is received from the East Bradford Historical Commission. The Commission shall review the request for special exception and evaluate whether the proposed modifications are necessary to the preservation of the Class I resource. The Commission also shall review any construction plans for their compliance with the standards in § 115-128 of this article. Recommendations shall be transmitted in the form of a written report to the Zoning Hearing Board and shall indicate what specific changes in the plans would bring them into substantial compliance with the standards. The written report of the Historical Commission shall be admissible before the Zoning Hearing Board without further testimony or authentication.[1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection C,
Standards for historic resources, where bonus units or uses(s) are
provided, added 4-9-1996 by Ord. No. 2-96, which immediately followed
this subsection, was repealed 11-8-2005 by Ord. No. 9-2005.
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004; 10-13-2020 by Ord. No.
04-2020]
A.
Regardless of whether a permit is required, no change to the exterior of a Class I historic resource, including but not limited to the enlargement or alteration of the resource, shall be undertaken prior to review and comment on the application by the East Bradford Historical Commission in accordance with the terms of this section. Exterior changes to Class I historic resources in certified historic districts shall be reviewed by the HARB in accordance with § 115-130D.
B.
These provisions shall not be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance
or in kind repair of any Class 1 historic resource where the purpose
and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration, decay or
damage to a building or structure and to restore the same to its condition
prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay or damage.
C.
Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall provide the Historical Commission
with a copy of the application, together with any plans or diagrams
required by this article, within five days of receipt of a complete
application.
D.
Review and recommendation by the East Bradford Historical Commission. The Historical Commission shall, within 45 days of receipt of a complete application from the Zoning Officer, review the plans for compliance with the standards contained in § 115-128 below. Where the Commission determines that additional information is needed from the applicant to adequately review the application for compliance with § 115-128, a request for such information shall be made to the applicant at the Historical Commission meeting. The Commission shall have the right to table the application with the applicant's consent for a period of 30 days to allow the applicant sufficient time to submit the requested information. Once the additional information has been provided, the Historical Commission shall review the application within 30 days and shall make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The recommendation shall be contained in a written report which shall be provided to the Zoning Officer, with a copy to be sent to the applicant, indicating whether the plans are in substantial compliance with § 115-128. The report shall make suggestions as to what specific changes in the plans would bring them into substantial compliance. The Zoning Officer shall forward the written report to the Board of Supervisors.
E.
Within 30 days after receiving the recommendation of the Historical
Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall consider the application
together with the recommendation of the Historical Commission and
shall vote either to approve the application, deny the application
or approve the application subject to changes or conditions. The decision
shall be submitted to the applicant in writing within 10 days.
F.
Authorization to proceed. Where the Board acts to approve the application,
it shall direct the Zoning Officer to authorize the applicant to proceed
with the work. Where the approval is granted with conditions attached,
the Zoning Officer shall be directed to authorize the work subject
to those conditions.
G.
Appeal. The applicant shall have the right to appeal the Board of
Supervisor's decision to the Court of Common Pleas.
A.
Standards for rehabilitation. Any proposed rehabilitation, alteration or enlargement of the exterior of a Class I historic resource under §§ 115-127 and 115-130 should be in substantial compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's adopted Standards for Rehabilitation, as revised. At the time of enactment of this article, those standards were as follows:
[Amended 12-13-2006 by Ord. No. 8-2006; 8-10-2010 by Ord. No.
2-2010]
(1)
Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible
use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building,
structure or site and its environment or to use a property for its
originally intended purpose.
(2)
The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building,
structure or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The
removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural
features should be avoided when possible.
(3)
All buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as products
of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which
seek to create an earlier appearance shall be discouraged.
(4)
Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are
evidence of the history and development of a building, structure or
site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance
in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and
respected.
(5)
Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship
which characterize a building, structure or site shall be treated
with sensitivity.
(6)
Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather
than replaced, wherever possible. In the event that replacement is
necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced
in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities.
Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be
based on accurate duplication of features, substantiated by historic,
physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs
or the availability of different architectural elements from other
buildings or structures.
(7)
The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with
the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods
that will damage the historic building materials shall not be undertaken.
(8)
Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve
archaeological resources affected by or adjacent to any project.
(9)
Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing
properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions
do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material
and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material
and character of the property, neighborhood or environment.
(10)
Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures
shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations
were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity
of the structure would be unimpaired.
(11)
Internally illuminated signs are prohibited.
B.
Compliance. Determination of compliance with these
standards shall be made by written report of the East Bradford Historical
Commission, using the Secretary's Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings, as revised, to apply the standards to each project.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
A.
Landscaping. When a Class I, or Class I DOE historic resource is located within a proposed subdivision or land development or proposed for bed-and-breakfast use in accordance with the terms of § 115-48.1 of this chapter, a landscape plan for the grounds surrounding the Class I or Class DOE historic resource may be required by the Board of Supervisors or the Zoning Officer. The plan must be prepared by a landscape architect or by a nurseryman or other individual deemed qualified by the Board of Supervisors or the Zoning Officer. The plan shall show all pertinent information, including the location, size and species of all individual trees and shrubs to be removed, planted or preserved. Through screening, buffering and selection of plant material, the plan should strive to minimize the impact of the proposed plan on the Class I or Class I DOE historic resource and protect the integrity of its historical landscape setting and any significant vegetation. The East Bradford Historical Commission shall be given the opportunity to evaluate the landscape plan and suggest any modifications prior to final approval.
B.
Buffering. When a subdivision, land development or commercial use
is proposed on any property within 100 feet of the exterior walls
of a Class I or Class I DOE historic resource, the applicant shall
be required to submit a plan for buffering the Class I or Class I
DOE historic resource from the impact of the proposed use. Buffering
may include, but is not limited to, vegetative screening and fencing,
the appropriateness and effectiveness of which shall be evaluated
by the East Bradford Historical Commission prior to plan approval.
A.
Certified historic districts. The provisions of this
section apply only to historic districts in East Bradford Township
which become certified by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
in accordance with the Act of June 13, 1961, P.L. 282, as amended,
53 P.S. § 8001 et seq.
(1)
The boundaries of certified historic districts
are shown on the Historic Resources Map.
(2)
The provisions of this section apply to all
land, buildings and structures within the boundaries of certified
historic districts.
(3)
No structure or building shall hereafter be
used and no structure or building shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed,
altered or restored, in whole or in part, within any certified historic
district without full compliance with the provisions of this section
and other applicable regulations.
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004]
B.
Board of Historical Architectural Review.
(1)
Establishment. Upon receipt of the certifying resolution of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission referred to in Subsection A hereof, the Board of Supervisors shall designate the Board of Historical Architectural Review (HARB) to carry out the functions described in this section and shall appoint its members in accordance with the terms of § 115-124A above.
(2)
Duties. HARB shall give counsel to the Board
of Supervisors regarding the advisability of issuing any certificates
which the Board of Supervisors is required to issue pursuant to this
article and the Act of June 13, 1961, P.L. 282, and shall hold hearings
and render such reports as are required by this section. In determining
the counsel to be given to the Board of Supervisors relative to the
issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, HARB shall consider
only those matters that are pertinent to the preservation of the historic
aspect and nature of the buildings and structures located within the
certified historic district, including:
(a)
The effect which the proposed change will have
upon the general historical and architectural character and appearance
of the district; and
(b)
The appropriateness of exterior architectural
features and the general design, arrangement, texture, material and
color of the building or structure and the relation of such factors
to the traditional architectural character of the district.
(3)
Disqualification. HARB members are required
to disqualify themselves from voting on any project in which their
own financial interests or those of their immediate family are directly
or indirectly involved.
C.
Certificate of appropriateness. No person shall commence
any work for the erection, reconstruction, demolition, alteration
and restoration of any building or structure located in whole or in
part within the certified historic district without first obtaining
a certificate of appropriateness with respect thereto from the Board
of Supervisors as provided hereinafter.
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004; 11-8-2005 by Ord. No.
9-2005]
(1)
Duties of Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer
of East Bradford Township, or such other person or agency charged
by the Board of Supervisors with the issuance of permits for the erection,
demolition or alteration of buildings or structures subject to the
provisions of this article, shall issue no permit for any such building
changes until a certificate of appropriateness with respect thereto
has been received from the Board of Supervisors.
(2)
Application for permit. The application for
a building permit for any building or structures subject to the provisions
of this article shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, together with
the filing fee required under the schedule of fees then in effect.
The applications shall include a site plan at a scale of one inch
to 40 feet, schematic architectural drawings of the proposed construction
or changes at a scale of one foot to 1/4 inch and such other material
and such number of copies thereof as may from time to time be required
in accordance with the rules and regulations of HARB. Within three
days after receiving such application for a building permit, the Zoning
Officer shall forward the application, together with all plans and
other documentation submitted therewith, to the office of HARB.
(3)
Standards for determining appropriateness. In determining whether or not any proposed work for the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of any building or structure within the certified historic district is appropriate to the district, HARB and the Board of Supervisors shall limit their review of such proposal to those matters pertinent to the preservation of the historic aspect and nature of the district. Their review shall be further guided by any design guidelines which may be adopted by the Township and by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as revised (as reproduced in § 115-128 above) and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. HARB and the Board of Supervisors also shall consider the following criteria, where relevant:
(a)
Mass (height, bulk, nature of roofline).
(b)
Proportions (height to width).
(c)
Nature of yard space.
(d)
Extent of landscaped areas versus paved areas.
(e)
The nature of facade openings (doors and windows);
their size, locations and proportions.
(f)
The type of roof (flat, gabled, hip, gambrel,
mansard, etc.).
(g)
The nature of projections (porches, etc.).
(h)
The nature of the architectural details and
style.
(i)
The nature of the materials.
(j)
Color.
(k)
Texture.
(l)
Ornamentation.
(m)
Signs.
(4)
Where the proposed work is to be done on an
historic structure within the district, then the primary basis for
comparison shall be the structure itself (in its then-existing state
as compared to its state after the proposed work), and the secondary
basis for comparison shall be the effect of the proposed work on the
district as a whole.
D.
Hearing before HARB. Within 30 days from the time
a complete application for a building permit is filed with the Township,
a hearing shall be held by HARB to consider the recommendations which
it will give to the Board of Supervisors. The person applying for
the permit shall be given 10 days written notice of the time and place
of said hearing and shall be invited to appear to explain his reasons
for such application.
(1)
Findings after hearings. Within 30 days following
the conclusion of the hearing or hearings, HARB shall, by official
written communication to the applicant, recommend either:
(a)
The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness
authorizing the application as submitted;
(b)
The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness
subject to specified changes and conditions not included in the application
as submitted; or
(c)
The denial of a certificate of appropriateness
with respect to the proposed changes as submitted.
(2)
Failure of HARB to act within said period shall
be deemed to constitute a recommendation for the issuance of a certificate
of appropriateness with respect to the application as submitted. In
the event that the recommendation for the issuance of a certificate
of appropriateness is subject to conditions, the applicant may, within
10 days after receiving a copy of the official written communication
from HARB, give notice of his refusal to accept all of the conditions,
in which case HARB shall be deemed to have recommended against the
issuance of a certificate of appropriateness. In the event that the
applicant does not, within said period, notify HARB of his refusal
to accept all of said conditions, conditional approval of the application
with all conditions shall be deemed accepted and stand as granted.
(3)
Report to Board of Supervisors. Upon or before the expiration of the aforesaid forty-day period, HARB shall submit to the Board of Supervisors, in writing, its recommendations concerning the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness to authorize a permit for the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of all or a part of any building, site or area for which an application for a building permit has been made in accordance with Subsection C(2) above. The written report shall set out the following matters:
[Amended 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004]
(a)
The exact location of the area in which the
work is to be done.
(b)
The exterior changes to be made or the exterior
character of the structure to be erected.
(c)
A list of the surrounding structures certified
to have historical significance, with their general exterior characteristics.
(d)
An analysis of the appropriateness of the proposed
work, taking into consideration the criteria specified in this section,
where each such factor is deemed relevant.
(e)
The opinion of HARB, including any dissent,
as to the appropriateness of the work proposed in regard to preserving
or destroying the historic aspect and nature of the building, site
or area.
(f)
The specific counsel of HARB regarding the issuance
of or refusal to issue a certificate of appropriateness.
(g)
Any changes in plans and specifications recommended
by HARB.
E.
Public meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Upon receipt
of the written recommendations of HARB, the Board of Supervisors shall
consider, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of
Supervisors, the question of issuing a certificate of appropriateness
authorizing a permit for the work proposed by the applicant. The applicant
shall be given 10 days' written notice of the time and place of the
meeting at which his application will be considered and shall have
the right to attend and be heard regarding his application. All interested
persons may appear and be heard at the meeting held by the Board of
Supervisors.
(1)
Decision of Board of Supervisors. Within 15
days following the conclusion of the aforesaid public meeting, the
Board of Supervisors shall, by official written communication to the
applicant, either:
(a)
Issue a certificate of appropriateness authorizing
a permit for the proposed changes as submitted;
(b)
Issue a certificate of appropriateness subject
to specified changes and conditions not included in the application
as submitted, but which would protect the distinctive historic character
of the building, site or area which is proposed to be changed; or
(c)
Deny a certificate of appropriateness with respect
to the proposed changes as submitted.
(2)
Failure for the Board of Supervisors to so act
within said period shall be deemed to constitute a decision in favor
of the applicant, and a certificate of appropriateness shall thereupon
be issued. In the event that approval is granted subject to conditions,
the applicant may, within 10 days after receiving a copy of the official
written communication from the Board of Supervisors, give notice of
his refusal to accept all of the conditions, in which case the Board
shall be deemed to have denied a certificate of appropriateness. In
the event that the applicant does not, within said period, notify
the Board of Supervisors of his refusal to accept all of said conditions,
the approval, with all conditions, shall be deemed accepted and stand
as granted.
(3)
Resolution of Board of Supervisors. The grant
or denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall be in the form
of a written resolution which shall include findings of fact related
to the specific proposal and shall set forth the reasons of the grant,
with or without conditions, or for the denial, referring to such of
the criteria set forth in this section which were relevant to its
decision. A copy of each resolution of denial shall be forwarded to
the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. A copy of each
resolution granting or denying the certificate shall accompany the
official written communication to the applicant as provided in this
section.
F.
Appeals. Any decision of the Board of Supervisors
under this article granting or denying a certificate of appropriateness
or authorizing or refusing to authorize a modification in such certificate
of appropriateness shall be subject to review and appeal in the same
manner and within the same time limitations as is provided for zoning
appeals by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of July
31, 1968, P.L. 805, as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
G.
Enforcement. The Zoning Officer or such other persons
or agency charged by the Board of Supervisors with the enforcement
of the provisions of this article shall review the progress and status
of the proposed changes and render such reports thereon to the Board
of Supervisors and to HARB as may be necessary to assure compliance
with the provisions of this article and the conditions of the certificate
of appropriateness.
[Added 4-11-1989 by Ord. No. 108-A-189]
A.
Strodes Mill Certified Historic District.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
(1)
The following described area, consisting of properties in and
around the intersections of Birmingham Road and Lenape Road (Route
52/100) in East Bradford Township, shall be adopted as the Strodes
Mill Historic District:
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Beginning at a point in East Bradford Township, Chester County,
Pennsylvania, in the center of Route 52, beginning a distance of approximately
240 feet northeast of the intersection with the center of Birmingham
Road; thence in a northwesterly direction perpendicular to Route 52
and approximately parallel to Birmingham Road a distance of approximately
400 feet to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction parallel
to Route 52 and approximately perpendicular to Birmingham Road a distance
of approximately 300 feet to a point on the northern edge of Birmingham
Road; thence in a southeasterly direction a distance of approximately
200 feet; thence across and approximately perpendicular to Birmingham
Road in a southwesterly direction a distance of approximately 150
feet to a point; thence in a southeasterly direction perpendicular
to Route 52 and approximately parallel to Birmingham Road a distance
of approximately 170 feet to a point on the northwest edge of Route
52; thence along the northwest edge of Route 52 a distance of approximately
380 feet to a point; thence leaving Route 52 in a northwesterly direction
approximately perpendicular to Route 52 a distance of approximately
100 feet to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction parallel
to Route 52 a distance of 180 feet to a point; thence in a southeasterly
direction perpendicular to Route 52 and crossing Route 52 a distance
of approximately 380 feet to a point on the northwest side of Plum
Run; thence up Plum Run in a northeasterly direction of approximately
700 feet to a point approximately 100 feet from the center line of
Birmingham Road; thence in a southeasterly direction approximately
parallel to Birmingham Road approximately 720 feet to a point; thence
in a northeasterly direction perpendicular to Birmingham Road and
crossing Birmingham Road approximately 540 feet to a point; thence
in a northwesterly direction parallel to Birmingham Road approximately
200 feet to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction and approximately
perpendicular to Birmingham Road a distance of approximately 200 feet
to a point; thence in a northwesterly direction and parallel to Birmingham
Road a distance of approximately 650 feet to the point of beginning
in the center of Route 52.
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(2)
A map reflecting the above-described area is attached to this
section as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.[2] In the event of any discrepancy between the foregoing
description and the attached map, the foregoing description shall
control.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said map is included as an attachment to the
end of this chapter.
B.
Taylor Cope Certified Historic District.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
(1)
The following described area of property, located to the north
and south of Route 162, Strasburg Road, for a distance of approximately
3,600 feet to the east of its intersection with Creek Road to a point
approximately 400 feet west of its intersection with Telegraph Road,
all in East Bradford Township, shall be adopted as Copes Bridge Historic
District:
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Beginning at a point in the center line of Strasburg Road (LR-0162)
1,800 feet west of its intersection with Highland Road (T-440); then
due north on a straight course through the property of Michael Singer
1,300 feet to a point; then proceeding in a westerly direction a line
1,300 feet north of and parallel to the center line of Strasburg Road
passing through the properties of Michael Singer and Susan Harney
to a point on the east side of Brandywine Creek Road (LR-3061), approximately
1,300 feet north of the center line of Strasburg Road; then proceeding
along the east side of Brandywine Creek Road in a southerly direction
by the property of Susan Harney to a point 400 feet north of the center
line of Strasburg Road; then proceeding in a westerly direction on
a line 400 feet north of and parallel to the center line of Strasburg
Road crossing Brandywine Creek Road and the Brandywine Creek and passing
through the property of R.M. and Katherine Armstrong and crossing
Telegraph Road (T-380) to a point on the boundary line between East
and West Bradford Townships and in the line of R.M. and Katherine
Armstrong; then proceeding in a southeasterly direction along said
boundary line and by the property of R.M. and Katherine Armstrong
crossing the Strasburg Road and continuing along said boundary line
passing through the property of Susan Harney to a point, the corner
of the boundary line between East and West Bradford Townships and
in the property of Susan Harney; then leaving said boundary corner
and proceeding in an easterly direction on a course 1,200 feet south
of and parallel to the center line of Strasburg Road passing through
the property of Susan Harney crossing the Brandywine Creek and Brandywine
Creek Road continuing through the property of Susan Harney and passing
into the property of Eugene and Joan Gagliardi to a point 1,200 feet
due south from the point of beginning; then proceeding due north on
a straight course through the property of Eugene and Joan Gagliardi
1,200 feet to the point of beginning.
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(2)
A map reflecting the above-described area is attached to this
section as Exhibit B and incorporated herein.[3] In the event of any discrepancy between the foregoing
description and the attached map, the foregoing description shall
control.
[3]
Editor's Note: Said map is included as an attachment to the
end of this chapter.
C.
The Board
of Supervisors of East Bradford Township hereby adopts an amended
Historic Resources Map, attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"[4] indicating as its source base data from the Chester County
GIS Department (2007), historic bridges and properties from the Chester
County Parks and Recreation Department, and historic properties from
Wise Preservation Planning. This map supersedes the previous Historic
Resources Map.
[Amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009; 10-11-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
[4]
Editor's Note: The Historic Resources Map is included as an
attachment to this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section shall not take effect until the
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has been notified in
writing, of this section and has certified, by resolution, to the
historical significance of the districts created by this section.
[Added 3-13-2003 by Ord. No. 2B-2003; amended 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
A.
Applicability. An historic resource impact study shall be provided
to the Township by any subdivision and land development applicant,
unless waived or modified by the Board of Supervisors, when any of
the following are proposed:
(1)
On site. A subdivision or land development of a tract which
includes an on-site Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource
identified on the Historic Resources Map.
(2)
Off site. A land development of a tract used for any existing
nonresidential use, or any subdivision of a tract, when the land development
or subdivision is located within 300 feet of the exterior walls of
an off-site Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource identified
on the Historic Resources Map.
(3)
Off site. A land development of a tract used for any existing
residential use when the land development is located within 100 feet
of the exterior walls of an off-site Class I, Class I DOE or Class
II historic resource identified on the Historic Resources Map.
(4)
Off site. Any construction or improvement, including subsurface
or grading work, undertaken in conjunction with a land development
of a tract used for any nonresidential use, or undertaken in conjunction
with a subdivision, when the construction or improvement is located
within 300 feet of the exterior walls of an off-site Class I, Class
I DOE or Class II historic resource identified on the Historic Resources
Map.
(5)
Off site. Any construction or improvement, including subsurface
or grading work, undertaken in conjunction with a land development
of a tract used for any existing residential use, when the construction
or improvement is located within 100 feet of the exterior walls of
an off-site Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource identified
on the Historic Resources Map.
B.
The historic resource impact study required by this section shall
be prepared by a qualified professional in historic preservation,
historical architecture or related discipline and presented by the
applicant for discussion at a meeting of the Historical Commission.
C.
Contents. The historic resource impact study required by this section
shall contain at least the following information:
(1)
Background information.
(a)
If not otherwise provided by the applicant, a general site description
and discussion of the historical significance of landscape features,
including topography, watercourses, vegetation, landscaping, and existing
driveways.
(b)
A general description, physical description and classification
of each subject historic resource.
(c)
A statement of the significance of each subject historic resource,
both relative to the Township and region in general.
(d)
A sufficient number of eight-by-ten-inch color photographs of
each elevation of each subject historic resource in its setting.
(e)
A narrative description of the historic development of the subject
tract, road or area.
(2)
Anticipated impact.
(a)
A general description of the applicable land development and
subdivision project, including timetable or phases.
(b)
A description of the impact on the subject historic resource,
with regard to its architectural integrity, historical landscape setting
and potential future use(s).
(c)
A general description of effect of noise, traffic and other
impacts generated by the proposed change on each subject historic
resource and its historical landscape setting.
(d)
A proposal for mitigating the project's impacts on each subject
historic resource and its historical landscape setting, including
design alternatives, buffering, landscaping and any other applicable
measures.
(3)
East Bradford Historical Commission. The historic resource impact
study required by this section shall be reviewed by the Historical
Commission. The Commission shall set forth its evaluation and recommendations
in a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
(4)
Mitigation measures. When in the judgment of the Board of Supervisors
a Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource will be adversely
impacted by a proposed subdivision or land development, appropriate
measures shall be undertaken by the applicant which shall have the
effect, in the judgment of the Board, of substantially mitigating
such adverse impacts.
[Added 11-8-2005 by Ord. No. 9-2005;
amended 12-13-2006 by Ord. No. 8-2006; 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
In the case of any Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource available for adaptive reuse otherwise permitted in the underlying zoning district, in addition to the conditional use standards required by § 115-77 of this Code, an application for the conditional use of any Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic resource shall comply with the following additional design standards and, as part of an application for conditional use therefore, the applicant must submit plans in sufficient detail for the Board of Supervisors to determine that the design standards hereinafter set forth will be met:
A.
Historic resources may not be enlarged beyond what
is minimally necessary to accommodate the special use. No floor of
the historic resource may be enlarged by more than 50% of its area.
B.
Any rehabilitation, alteration or enlargement of an historic resource to utilize the special use opportunities must be in substantial compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's current Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, as revised, and design guidelines which may be adopted by the East Bradford Township Historical Commission, and shall further comply with § 115-128.
[Amended 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
C.
If a tract on which an historic resource is located
shall be subdivided, the area of the lot created by such subdivision
on which the historic resource is located shall comply with the requirements
of the base zoning applicable to the zoning district in which the
tract is located, and the lot coverage, including building and paved
areas, shall be limited to 50% of the lot. The fifty-percent lot coverage
maximum herein is subject to a review and recommendation by the East
Bradford Township Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors,
that the subdivision and proposed lot coverage adequately preserves
the setting and context of the historic resource.
D.
Through
effective screening, buffering and selection of plant material, landscaping
must be provided to protect the integrity of the historical landscape
setting of the historic resource, preserve significant plant material,
including trees inventoried by the Historical Commission, and mitigate
the impact of the special use on neighboring properties.
E.
There
shall be no parking within the front yard nor within 15 feet of the
side or rear property lines.
F.
Internally
illuminated signs are prohibited.
[Added 11-8-2005 by Ord. No. 9-2005;
amended 12-13-2006 by Ord. No. 8-2006; 7-9-2009 by Ord. No. 3-2009]
A.
Adaptive reuse in residential districts. Where otherwise permitted
in a residential district, each Class I, Class I DOE or Class II historic
resource upon a lot or tract abutting an arterial street, major or
minor, may be used for any of the following uses, provided that such
resource meets the qualifying conditions and design standards hereinafter
set forth:
(1)
Business or professional office.
(2)
Any rehabilitation, alteration or enlargement of an historic resource to utilize the special use opportunities must conform to the requirements of Article XX herein.
(3)
Custom shop for making articles or products sold at retail on
the premises, such as custom clothing, art, needlework, baked goods
or confectionery.
(4)
Museum, gallery or cultural studio.
(5)
Personal service shop, such as barber, beauty, shoe repair or
dressmaking shop.
(6)
Restaurant, provided that all food and drink shall be prepared,
served and consumed within the building.
(7)
Small-scale, single-use specialty retail store, limited to a
traditional gift shop, antique shop or tack shop.
(8)
Bed-and-breakfast facilities and bed-and-breakfast estates,
subject to all other supplemental provisions of the Zoning Chapter.
(9)
Day-care center.
B.
Design standards for adaptive reuse in residential districts. The
following design standards for adaptive reuse in residential districts
shall be applicable:
C.
Adaptive reuse in commercial and industrial districts. Where otherwise
permitted in a commercial or industrial district, each Class I, Class
I DOE or Class II historic resource upon a lot in such a district
may be used for any of the uses as permitted in the R-4 Residential
District, subject to all area and bulk and design standards in the
R-4 Residential District.
