This chapter shall be known as and may be referred to by the
short title of the "Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Township
of Wyckoff." As, where and to the extent necessary and appropriate,
this chapter shall be construed as being part of and incorporated
in the Zoning Ordinance of this Code, notwithstanding the format of this separate article for
purposes of convenience.
In reviewing an application for its effect on an historic landmark,
the following criteria shall be used by the Commission, Planning Board
and Zoning Board of Adjustment. The criteria set forth in Subsection
A hereof relates to all projects affecting an historical landmark.
The criteria set forth in Subsections B through D relate to specific
types of undertakings and shall be used in addition to the general
criteria set forth in Subsection A.
A. In regard to all applications affecting an historical landmark, the
following factors shall be considered:
(1) The impact of the proposed change on the historical and architectural
significance of the landmark.
(2) The landmark's importance to the public and the extent to which
its historical or architectural interests would be adversely affected
to the detriment of the public interest.
(3) The hardship to the property owner if the application were denied
or conditions were imposed.
B. In regard to an application for new construction, alterations, additions,
repairs or replacements affecting an historic landmark, the following
criteria shall be considered:
(1) Height. The height of the proposed building shall be visually compatible
with adjacent buildings.
(2) Proportions of the building's front facade. The relationship
of the width of the building to the height of the front elevations
shall be visually compatible with the buildings and places to which
it is visually related.
(a)
Proportion of openings within the facility. The relationship
of the width of windows to the height of windows in a building shall
be visually compatible with the buildings and places to which it is
visually related.
(3) Relationship of materials, texture, and color. The relationship of
materials, texture and color of the facade and roof of a building
shall be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in
the building to which it is visually related.
(4) Exterior features. A structure's related exterior features,
such as lighting, fences, signs, sidewalks, driveways and parking
areas, shall be compatible with the features of those structures to
which it is visually related and shall be appropriate for the historical
period for which the structure is significant.
C. In regard to an application to demolish an historic landmark, the
following matters shall be considered:
(1) Its historic, architectural, cultural, or scenic significance.
(2) Its potential for use for those purposes currently permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Its structural condition and the economic feasibility of alternatives
to the proposal.
(4) Its importance to the community and the extent to which its historical
or architectural value is such that its removal would be detrimental
to the public interest.
(5) The extent to which it is of such old, unusual, or uncommon design,
craftsmanship, texture or material that it could be reproduced only
with great difficulty and expense or other hardship to the property
owner.
(6) The extent to which its retention would promote the general welfare
by maintaining and increasing real estate values, generating business,
attracting tourists, attracting new residents, stimulating interest
and study in architecture and design, or making the municipality an
attractive and desirable place in which to live.
D. In regard to an application to move any historic landmark, the following
matters shall be considered:
(1) The historic loss to the site of the original location.
(2) The reasons for not retaining the landmark or structure at its present
site.
(3) The compatibility, nature, and character of the current and of the
proposed surrounding areas as they relate to the protection of interests
referred to in this chapter.
(4) The probability of significant damage to the landmark or structure
itself.
(5) The hardship to the property owner if the application were denied
or conditions were imposed.
Any penalty for a violation of this chapter shall be determined in accordance with the penalties set forth in Chapter
1, Article
II, §
1-15, General penalty established.