The purpose of this chapter is to encourage preservation of historic buildings located in residential areas by allowing income producing activities to be conducted therein, and to establish use and development regulations for uses allowed within historic buildings.

(Ord. 03-5-1, 5-1-2003, eff. 6-1-2003)

The requirements of this chapter shall apply to any building listed on the City historic landmark register. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this title, this Code, and other laws.

(Ord. 03-5-1, 5-1-2003, eff. 6-1-2003)

A.

Uses allowed. The following uses may be established in a historic building located in any residential zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the requirements of this chapter and section 10-7-9 of this title:

Cultural service.

Office, general.

Personal care service.

Personal instruction service.

Reception center.

Restaurant, general.

Retail, general (antique store only).

B.

Additional conditional use permit criteria. In addition to the requirements set forth in section 10-7-9 of this title, a conditional use permit for a use in a historic building shall not be approved unless the evidence presented establishes that the proposed use will conform to the development standards set forth in section 10-49-4 of this chapter.

(Ord. 03-5-1, 5-1-2003, eff. 6-1-2003; Ord. No. 2025-20, 10-16-2025)

The development standards set forth in this section shall apply to any conditional use permit for a use in a historic building located in a residential zone.

A.

Historic landmark register. The building or site on which the use is conducted shall be included on the City historic landmark register. The building or site shall remain on the national, state, or City historic landmark register for the duration of the conditional use permit.

B.

Landscaping. Landscaping may be required as needed to buffer on site parking from adjacent properties and the street.

C.

Operating hours. Operating hours may be restricted to mitigate foreseeable negative impacts resulting from particular operating hours.

D.

Parking. Parking may be less than required by chapter 34 of this title based upon the specific aspects of the site and use proposed.

E.

Signs. Signs shall conform to the requirements of chapter 36 of this title except as otherwise provided in this subsection.

1.

Sign types shall be limited to monument, wall, and identification signs.

2.

Signs shall be designed to complement the site and structures in terms of size and placement.

3.

Signs shall not exceed 16 square feet or, if freestanding, five feet in height.

4.

If illuminated, only indirect lighting shall be allowed.

5.

The design of all signs shall be approved as part of a conditional use permit, after a recommendation is received from the Historic Preservation Commission.

F.

Nonconforming circumstances. Notwithstanding the requirements of chapter 8 of this title, existing nonconforming conditions may be allowed to continue based upon specific aspects of the site and the use proposed.

(Ord. 03-5-1, 5-1-2003, eff. 6-1-2003)

Prior to considering a conditional use permit application under this chapter, the application shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.

A.

Upon receipt of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall submit a copy of the application to the Historic Preservation Commission.

B.

Within 30 days after receipt, the Historic Preservation Commission shall review the application with respect to the development standards set forth in this chapter and standards for issuance of a conditional use permit.

C.

Within ten days after reviewing an application the commission shall prepare and transmit a written recommendation to the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 03-5-1, 5-1-2003, eff. 6-1-2003)