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Centerville City Zoning Code

12.49 Centerville

Deuel Creek Historic District

12.49.010 Purpose

The purpose of creating the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District, voluntary overlay, is to preserve the integrity and characteristics of the original townsite, while educating the community concerning Centerville’s past.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.020 Scope

The Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District shall consist of the geographic area bounded by the east facing side of Main Street from Parrish Lane (400 North) to Porter Lane (400 South), north and south facing sides of Porter Lane (400 South) from Main Street to 400 East, east and west facing sides of 400 East from Porter Lane (400 South) to Parrish Lane (400 North) and the south facing side of Parrish Lane (400 North) from 400 East to Main Street.  The general area map for the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District is set forth in CZC 12.49.300.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.030 Permitted And Conditional Uses

All permitted and conditional uses as allowed within the respective underlying zones as set forth in the Table of Uses in CZC 12.36 (Table of Uses) shall still apply to all real property within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.040 General Requirements Of Applicability

Development standards pertaining to the individual underlying zone as stated within this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, or other laws and standards as set forth by the City Council, shall apply to all real property found within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District except to the extent such provisions are altered within this Chapter.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.050 Property Classification

  1. Historic Landmark Register Property. Highest recognition of an historic resource found within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic Districts. Properties listed on the Official Historic Landmark Register shall be found on the National Register of Historic Places and are subject to the standards found in CZC 12.61.050 in relation to additions, alterations and demolition criteria.
  2. Contributing Property. Any structure constructed 50 years in the past found within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District and that contributes to the historic character of the District. This shall include all properties listed on the significant Historic Sites List as defined in CZC 12.61.040.
  3. Non-Contributing Property. This shall include all properties that do not contribute to the historic character of the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District, structures older than 50 years that have been significantly altered as to not resemble the original appearance, new development constructed less than 50 years in the past, and future development on vacant ground.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.060 Property Owner Obligation

The Historic Preservation Program within Centerville is considered voluntary. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent a property owner of record within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District from developing his or her property as allowed by the underlying zone in accordance with the provisions of this Title. Properties listed on the Historic Landmark Register shall be subject to CZC 12.61.100 of this Title in relation to modifications and alterations, which shall be satisfied to participate in the incentives found in CZC 12.49.100 and CZC 12.49.110.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.070 Procedures

The Zoning Administrator, or designee, shall contact the applicant to ensure they are aware of the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District Standards and Incentives set forth in this Chapter as part of the review process for an exterior building permit for any property within the District. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.080 Property Development Standards

These standards have been created to enhance the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District area and generate continuity between contributing properties, non-contributing properties and new development. The standards are desirable, yet they are not mandatory. Property owners who do not wish to follow these guidelines shall not receive any incentives as stated within CZC 12.49.100 or CZC 12.49.110, and shall be subject to all applicable zoning regulations, fees and governing laws found within this Title for standard development.  

  1. Contributing Properties:
    1. Owner of a property considered to be a Contributing Property as stated in CZC 12.49.050, desiring to participate in the Incentive Program shall be subject to the approval standards found in CZC 12.61.100(e) and may also participate within the incentive program as stated herein. 
    2. This review shall take place at the time of exterior building permit review with final incentive approval being made by the Zoning Administrator. 
  2. Non-Contributing Properties and/or New Development:
    1. Owner of a property considered to be a Non-Contributing Property as stated in CZC 12.49.050, desiring to participate in the Incentive Program shall choose at least four of the following:

      Design Standards:
      1. Façade material consisting of 80% of one of the following: brick, rock, wood, cement fiberboard. The remaining 20% shall consist of like material that is consistent with contributing properties
      2. Detached garage
      3. Garage setback from the front facing building line of the main structure at 18 feet
      4. Construction of a two-car garage, instead of three-car garage or larger 
      5. Front porch of at least 25 square feet
      6. Gable accents consistent with those found within the District
      7. A driveway curb cut no larger than 18 feet and driveway at its widest point at 20 feet
      8. Traditional exterior details (such as pillars, shutters, ornamental designs, etc.)
      9. Bay window
      10. Dormer windows
      11. Historic paint colors
      12. Other architectural features as found throughout the District (this criteria must include a photograph of the inspirational feature)
    2. This review shall take place at the time of exterior building permit review with final incentive approval being made by the Zoning Administrator. 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.090 Incentive Criteria

These incentives shall apply to all property owners of record that have met the Property Development Standards set forth in CZC 12.49.080 for those properties designated under Property Classification as found within CZC 12.49.050. Property owners who choose not to participate in the development standards shall not receive these incentives and shall be subject to all required zoning regulations set forth in this Title and all other applicable standards and fees as set forth by the City.

  1. All incentives are for exterior projects only, such as:
    1. New development
    2. Alterations/additions
    3. General exterior repairs or rehabilitation that requires a building permit
  2. All incentives shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
  3. A certificate shall be given to the property owner stating that the property has been allowed incentives based on the approved standards as stated in CZC 12.49.080 and shall be placed with the building permit.
  4. These incentives shall only be for those properties found within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District as specified in CZC 12.49.020.
  5. These incentives shall only apply to properties within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District from the date this Chapter was approved by the City Council and shall not be retroactive.
  6. No incentives shall be given to property owners that have not completed all the required obligations as stated within this Section.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.100 Incentives For Properties Not Located On Main Street

  1. Setback reduction. Setback shall be measured from the building line and a property or designated right-of-way line. Actual setback shall be determined by the property owner prior to approval of any setback reductions. Setback standards in relation to decks and patios shall still apply and follow standards found in CZC 12.55.130(g), except for approved front porches as indicated in this Section.
    1. Front Yard Setback: 20 Feet
    2. Front Yard Setback from Porch: 15 Feet
    3. Side Yard Setback (each side yard): 7 Feet
    4. Street Side Setback: 18 Feet
    5. Rear Yard Setback: 18 Feet
  2. Building Permit Review Fee Reduction. All applicants who meet the above criteria found in CZC 12.49.090 shall be allowed a tiered reduction on the building permit review fees depending upon the classification of the property and the proposed construction or alteration as follows:
    1. 100% reduction for Historic Landmark Register Property so long as the Historic Landmark Register Property retains such classification and designation after the new construction or alteration
    2. 50% reduction for construction involving Contributing Property so long as the Contributing Property retains such classification after the new construction or alterations
    3. 25% reduction for new construction (not involving the demolition of a Contributing Property or an Historic Landmark Register Property) or construction involving a Noncontributing Property; and 
    4. 0% reduction for new construction involving the demolition of a Contributing Property or an Historic Landmark Register Property.
  3. This tiered reduction on building permit review fees shall only be allowed for properties within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District and for properties on the Historic Landmark Register (as provided in CZC 12.61.100) for the purpose of encouraging and promoting the preservation of existing contributing properties and encouraging harmony between new and historic architectural and property designs.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016
Amended by Ord. 2017-19 on 7/18/2017

12.49.110 Incentives For Properties Located On Main Street

  1. South Main Street Corridor Overlay Zone. All properties found on the Landmarks Register or considered Contributing shall not be subject to the South Main Street Corridor Overlay Zone as stated in CZC 12.48 (South Main Street Corridor Overlay Zone). If properties are demolished or altered significantly to the extent they are considered non-contributing the property owner shall then be subject to all standards and requirements of the South Main Street Corridor Overlay Zone as stated CZC 12.48.
  2. Building Permit Review Fee Reduction. All applicants who meet the property development standards found in CZC 12.49.080 shall be allowed a tiered reduction on the building permit review fees depending upon the classification of the property and the proposed construction or alteration as follows:
    1. 100% reduction for Historic Landmark Register Property so long as the Historic Landmark Register Property retains such classification and designation after the new construction or alteration;
    2. 50% reduction for construction involving Contributing Property so long as the Contributing Property retains such classification after the new construction or alteration;
  3. Limitation on Incentives. These tiered reductions on building permit review fees shall only be allowed within the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District for the purpose of encouraging and promoting the preservation of existing contributing properties.
  4. New Construction. All new construction on Main Street shall follow the guidelines of CZC 12.48 (South Main Street Corridor Overlay Zone) and shall not receive the incentives found within this Section.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.49.300 Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District Map

The general area of the Centerville Deuel Creek Historic District is represented in the following Map.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

2016-20

2017-19