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Mesquite City Zoning Code

PART 8

- CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, LANDMARK REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

8-101 - Title.

This part shall be known and cited as "City of Mesquite, Texas, Landmark Register of Historic Places." It may also be cited as the "Mesquite Local Register."

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-102 - Purpose.

The City Council seeks to ensure the proper identification and codification of the City's historic resources and designations.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-103 - Abbreviations, Acronyms and Definitions.

Abbreviations, acronyms and definitions which may be used within this Zoning Ordinance or other City resource materials in association with Mesquite Landmarks and historic preservation may be found in Section 6-200.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-104 - Maintenance of the Mesquite Local Register.

The Mesquite Landmark Commission (MLC), with assistance from the Historic Preservation Officer, shall from time to time, as needed, propose text amendments to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of this Mesquite Local Register.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-105 - Handbook.

The Mesquite Landmark Commission (MLC), with assistance from the Historic Preservation Officer, is authorized to produce a Handbook titled "City of Mesquite, Texas, Landmark Register of Historic Places—Handbook," and may also be referred to as the "Mesquite Local Register Handbook." The Mesquite Local Register Handbook may include illustrations, background, photographs and other documentation such as statements of significance for each property or district listed on the Mesquite Local Register. The Mesquite Local Register Handbook shall be kept on-file with the City Secretary and made available on-line.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-106 - Process for Amending the Mesquite Local Register.

A.

Mesquite Landmarks (ML). Any officially designated Mesquite Landmark (ML) shall be placed on the Mesquite Local Register. The process and procedure for designation of an individual local Mesquite Landmark (ML) includes provisions for placement of the designation onto the Mesquite Local Register.

Cross reference— Mesquite Landmark (ML) Individual Designation, Section 4-403.

B.

H-POD—Historic Preservation Overlay Districts. Any officially designated H-POD—Historic Preservation Overlay District shall be placed on the Mesquite Local Register. The process and procedure for designation of a H-POD—Historic Preservation Overlay District includes provisions for placement of the designation onto the Mesquite Local Register.

Cross reference— Historic Preservation Overlay District (H-POD) Designation, Section 4-404.

C.

State-level Designations and Federal-level Designations. The Mesquite Landmark Commission (MLC), with assistance from the Historic Preservation Officer, shall from time to time, as needed, propose text amendments to include any State-level and Federal-level designations of properties within the city limits on the Mesquite Local Register.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-201 - In General.

Any officially designated Mesquite Landmark (ML) shall be placed on the Mesquite Local Register. The process and procedure for designation of an individual local Mesquite Landmark (ML) includes provisions for placement of the designation onto the Mesquite Local Register.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

Cross reference— Mesquite Landmark (ML) Individual Designation, Section 4-403.

8-202 - Florence Ranch Homestead.

A.

Establishment. Ordinance No. 4929, ZTA No. 2021-11, approving Application File No. Z1121-0228, designating Florence Ranch Homestead as a local Mesquite Landmark ("ML") was adopted by the City Council on January 3, 2022.

B.

Property and location of ML designation. The property located at 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, Mesquite, Texas, Dallas County, otherwise known as the FLORENCE RANCH HOMESTEAD.

(Ord. No. 4929, § 4(Exh. B), 1-3-22)

8-203 - Lawrence Farmstead.

A.

Establishment. Ordinance No. 4952, ZTA No. 2022-01, approving Application File No. Z0222-0235, designating Lawrence Farmstead as a local Mesquite Landmark ("ML") was adopted by the City Council on April 4, 2022.

B.

Property and location of ML designation. The property located at 701 East Kearney Street, Mesquite, Texas, Dallas County, otherwise known as the OPAL LAWRENCE HISTORICAL PARK.

(Ord. No. 4952, § 4(Exh. B), 4-4-22)

8-301 - In General.

Any officially designated H-POD—Historic Preservation Overlay District shall be placed on the Mesquite Local Register. The process and procedure for designation of a H-POD—Historic Preservation Overlay District includes provisions for placement of the designation onto the Mesquite Local Register.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

Cross reference— Historic Preservation Overlay District (H-POD) Designation, Section 4-404.

8-401 - Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks (RTHL).

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-402 - State Antiquities Landmarks.

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-403 - State Archeological Landmarks.

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-404 - Historic Texas Cemetery.

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-501 - National Historic Landmarks (NHL).

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)

8-502 - Listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 4738, § 7(Exh. E), 11-4-19)