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Wellsboro City Zoning Code

PART 11

HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT

§ 27-1101 Purposes of the Historic Overlay District.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
It is the purpose of the Historic Overlay District (HOD) to create, sustain, and promote the general welfare of residential properties, economic prosperity, and recreational pleasure of the public through the preservation and enhancement of those buildings, structures, places, landscapes, and areas that have historical, cultural, and architectural significance. Regulations within the HOD are intended to protect against the destruction of or encroachment upon such areas, structures, and places; to encourage uses which will lead to the continuance, conservation, and improvement of the Wellsboro National Register of Historic Places District in accordance with the following purposes:
1. 
To maintain the historic and architectural integrity of the features and resources in the Wellsboro National Register Historic District.
2. 
To preserve and improve the quality of life for residents of the district by protecting and preserving familiar visual elements and resources of the district;
3. 
To promote tourism by protecting heritage, cultural, and architectural resources that are attractive to visitors of the district and hereby supporting local businesses;
4. 
To maintain, enhance and expand the economic base of the community via well-planned and context-sensitive development and redevelopment of land and buildings;
5. 
To promote the upkeep and rehabilitation of significant older residential and commercial structures and encourage appropriate land-use planning and development that will enhance both the economic viability and historic character of the district; and
6. 
To ensure that new development within the district is appropriate to the scale, usage, and reinforce the fabric of the district.

§ 27-1102 Permitted Use Exclusions.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
In the HOD, permitted uses in the underlying districts are permitted uses in the HOD with the exception of the following:
1. 
Historic Residential Permitted Use Exclusions.
A. 
Communication antennas and equipment building;
B. 
Communication tower (100 feet or less); and
C. 
Family based group home.
2. 
Central Business Permitted Use Exclusions.
A. 
Communication antennas and equipment building;
B. 
Communication tower (100 feet or less); and
C. 
Commercial establishments having drive-through facilities; and
D. 
Commercial establishments involved in providing tattoo, body piercing, and vape goods and services.
3. 
Hospital District Exclusions.
A. 
Communication antennas and equipment building;
B. 
Communication tower (100 feet or less); and
C. 
Parking lot/parking garage as a principal use.
4. 
Highway Commercial District Exclusions.
A. 
Communication antennas and equipment building;
B. 
Communication tower (100 feet or less);
C. 
Commercial establishments having drive-through facilities;
D. 
Manufacturing, warehousing and laboratory;
E. 
Parking lot/parking garage as a principal use; and
F. 
Commercial establishments involved in providing tattoo, body piercing, and vape goods and services.

§ 27-1103 Special Exception Use Exclusions. (Reserved)

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]

§ 27-1104 Conditional Use Exclusions.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
In the HOD, conditional uses in the underlying districts may be possible after review and action by the Borough Council with the exception of the following:
1. 
Historic Residential Permitted Use Exclusions.
A. 
Group care facility; and
B. 
Parking lot/parking garage as a principal use.
2. 
Central Business Permitted Use Exclusions.
A. 
Commercial establishments involved in providing tattoo, body piercing, and vape goods and services;
B. 
Parking lot/parking garage as a principal use; and
C. 
Restaurant, drive-through.
3. 
Hospital District Exclusions (Reserved).
4. 
Highway Commercial District Exclusions.
A. 
Adult entertainment;
B. 
Corrective/penal facility;
C. 
Medical marijuana dispensary;
D. 
Mobile home park;
E. 
Restaurant, food truck; and
F. 
Shopping center.

§ 27-1105 Height and Coverage Requirements.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
1. 
Maximum building coverage: Same as underlying district.
2. 
Maximum impervious surface: Same as underlying district.
3. 
Minimum green space: Same as underlying district.
4. 
Maximum building height: Same as underlying district.

§ 27-1106 Minimum Areas and Dimensions.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
1. 
Minimum lot area: Same as underlying district.
2. 
Minimum lot width: Same as underlying district.
3. 
Minimum building lines.
A. 
Front: 20 feet or the average setback of the closest two adjacent existing structures, whichever is less.
B. 
Side: Same as underlying district.
C. 
Rear: Same as underlying district.

§ 27-1107 Special Design Considerations.

[Ord. No. 688, 6/4/2018]
1. 
Minimum number of floors per structure: two.
2. 
Front facade: Front facade shall face fronting street.
3. 
Roof pitch: Same as underlying district.
4. 
Parking area/lot for commercial, office and other approved nonresidential uses and for multifamily dwellings: Located in rear yard.
5. 
Specific Signage Exclusions.
Animated
Changeable copy
Digital display
Feather/swooper flags
Flashing
Marquee
Mechanical movement
Message center
Off-premises/billboard
Tri-vision boards