| |
Conservation District |
Historic District |
| Purpose |
To provide a means
of conserving an area's distinctive atmosphere or character
by protecting or enhancing its significant architectural or
cultural attributes |
17 reasons listed
in ordinance, including: "to protect, enhance and perpetuate
places and areas which represent distinctive and important
elements of the city's historical, cultural, social, economic…
and architectural history" |
| Designation
process |
Application by neighborhood,
review by staff, Landmark Commission, City Planning Commission
and City Council |
Application by neighborhood,
review by staff, Landmark Commission, City Planning Commission
and City Council |
| Petition signatures
required |
Ordinance requires
petition signed by more than 75% of property owners |
While not required
by ordinance, petition is recommended to demonstrate neighborhood
support |
| Review process
for exterior alterations |
City Planning & Development
Department staff |
For routine work,
City Planning & Development Department staff; Landmark Commission
review required for major work |
| Complexity of
regulations |
Simpler and more lenient
than those for historic districts |
More thorough and
more restrictive than those for conservation districts |
| Time required
for permit review |
Less than 1 day |
Less than 1 day for
"routine" work; 30 or more days for major work |
| Demolition regulation |
No |
Yes |
| Tax abatement
incentives available |
No |
Yes, if within eligible
areas |
