The city council has determined that the Newtown area has architectural and historical significance and contains many structures of great historical value to the community, such as Poplar Hill Mansion, the Dr. Lawry House and the Gillis Grier House. The district is established to protect against the destruction of these and many other historic structures and sites within the area; to encourage uses which will lead to the continuance, preservation and improvement of the area; to prevent creation of environmental influences adverse to such purposes; and to assure that new structures and uses within the district will be in keeping with the character of this area, which has been determined to be worthy of preservation and enhancement.*

(Prior code § 150-117)

* Editor's Note: The Newtown historic district map is included at the end of this chapter.

A.

The historic district commission established in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.070 and 17.52.080 of this title shall serve as the commission for the Newtown historic district.

B.

Any neighborhood association within the Newtown historic district or any other interested organization may submit to the city council names of persons for consideration as members of the historic district commission.

(Ord. 1916 § 6, 2004: prior code § 150-118)

A.

Prior to the construction, demolition, alteration, moving or painting of any site or structure which may affect its exterior appearance, a certificate of approval issued in accordance with chapter 17.52 of this title shall be obtained from the historic district commission.

B.

No approval shall be required for routine maintenance or repair of any structure, including roof coverings and color of paint.

(Ord. 1916 § 7, 2004: prior code § 150-119)

A.

All uses and standards for development shall be the same as set forth for the underlying zoning district or districts.

B.

In addition to those uses permitted in the underlying zoning district, bed and breakfast inns are permitted in the Newtown historic district by special exception.

(Prior code § 150-120)

(Ord. No. 2310, 1-26-2015)