[Adopted 10-2-1979; amended in its entirety 9-19-1991 by Ord. No. 91-60]
A. 
There is hereby established the Church Street Historic District in accordance with MGL c. 40 as shown on the plan of the Church Street Historic District, said plan being on file with the City Clerk.
B. 
There is hereby established the Springfield Street Historic District in accordance with MGL c. 40 as shown on the plan of the Springfield Street Historic District, said plan being on file with the City Clerk.
The Church Street Historic District Commission and the Springfield Street Historic District Commission are hereby established in accordance with MGL c. 40C and Chapter 275 of the Chicopee City Code. Said Commissions shall have all the duties and responsibilities of Historic District Commissions as described in MGL c. 40C and Articles XV, XVI and XVII of this Chapter 16 of the City of Chicopee Code and comply with all rules and regulations contained therein.
The following features shall be subject to the control of the Church Street Historic District Commission and the Springfield Street Historic District Commission:
A. 
Exterior architectural features subject to view from public ways in order to preserve the historical significance and architectural integrity of the district.
B. 
The vegetation and signs to preserve environmental beauty.
C. 
Fences and obstructions on all property in order to preserve openness of interior.