Ord 2013-035/Amending Chapters 1 through 8 of the Land Development Code to implement the changes made through Ord 2013-16 which adopted the comprehensive plan

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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Chapter 1 - DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES ARTICLE 5: - ZONING PROCEDURES DIVISION 6: - CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS tit VI tiN 6. it'R "t11ti' °1ttS'i 1 At''PRiit'RIAttI t:S "n Section 1„ ...6 „1 ,,. Puirpose, AppIllicalb111111ty, Ilf;;° Ipfiiioin and Ilf;; °ff f (a) Purpose. The purpose of a Certificate of Appropriateness is to assure that construction, alteration, restoration, relocation, or demolition of a structure, or alterations to the site or appurtenances, in a historic district or at a historic landmark is congruous with the historical, architectural or cultural aspects of the district or landmark. Furthermore, the purpose of a Certificate of Appropriateness is to make certain that historic structures, streets and neighborhoods are preserved and protected. (b) Applicability. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to undertaking any of the following activities in a local historic district or at a local historic landmark: (1) Construction and reconstruction, including fences; (2) Alteration, additions, restoration and rehabilitation; (3) Relocation; (4) Signage; (5) Construction or reconstruction of a parking lot; (6) Construction or reconstruction of an appurtenance; (7) Demolition; and (8) Establishment or alteration of lighting, furniture and seating plans, and /or awnings and umbrellas within public right -of -ways. (c) Exceptions. This requirement does not apply to the following activities: (1) Changes in color to a structure's exterior; (2) Interior arrangements for structures in a local historic district or at a local historic landmark; (3) Ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior feature that does not involve a change in design, material, or outer appearance; (4) With the written approval of the responsible official, construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration or demolition of any feature which the Building Inspector or other responsible official shall certify is required for the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition; and (5) Portions of buildings and sites not visible from adjacent public rights -of -way, streets or alleys. (d) Effect. Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizes the applicant to apply for permits allowing construction, alteration, restoration, relocation, or demolition of a structure, or alterations to the site or appurtenances, in a historic district or at a local historic landmark. Section 1 „6...6...2 ,,. Sequence of Approvals (a) Prior Approvals. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be approved unless the following petition(s) or development permit(s), where applicable, have been approved and remain in effect for land to be subject to the certificate: (1) All legislative applications required to establish or change the use; San Marcos, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 61