HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD12794 BILL NO. 98-58
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OFJEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE
RESERVATION AND
IV PERTAINING TO BUILDING AND NEIGHBORHOOD P
CONSERVATION AND FURTHER REGULATING THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS ,ro
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PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESERVATION AND RENUMBERING THE C
ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OirJEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. A new Article IV (Preservation and Conservation) of Chapter 8
and Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby inserted
and enacted to read as follows:
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ARTICLE IV. PRESERVATION AND CONSERVAT
See.&39. Statement of Purpose.
A. The purposes of this article are to promote the education cultural,economic,
and general welfare of the community by:
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Providing a mechanism to Ide tify and preserve the di3tinctive.historie,
archaeological and architectural characteristics of the Caty or jefferson
which represena elemer.13 of the city's cultural,social,economic,polifical
and architectural history;
2. Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past
s and historic districts;
as represented in the city's landmark
value of property. designated as
3. Conserving and Amp.roving the
landmarks or within historle districts;
4. Providing for economic bencifts.to encourage business and residendal
owners to locate and invest 1A historically signincant properties;
Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the city to home buyers
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tourists,visitors slid shoppers,and thereby supporting and promoting
mic benefit to the
business,commerce and Industry,and providing ecortO
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6. Fostering and encouraging preservation,restoration and rehabilitation 4
of the city's histo6c sWuctures,as eas at�d neighborhoods;
7. Promoting the use of historic:districts and landmarks for the education,
pleasure and welfare a,f the people of tile:city;and
g. Promoting the identificatioaa,evaluation,protection and interpiretation
of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources within the
corporate limits of the city.
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{ Sec.840. Relationship Between Districts.
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A. An application for a designated district shall be evuluate�+ on as sliding scale,
depending upon the designation of.the building, structure, site or object in question. The
application shall be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Most careful scrutiny and consideration shall be given to applicatia►ls for
designated landmarks and historic districts;
2. Slightly less scruday shall he given to applications for designated �
conservation districts;
si Hated conservation district shall receive a decreasing
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scale of evaluation upon application; and
4. The least stringent evaluation is applied to the neighborhood
s conservation planned district where the design standards are advisory ;
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Sec.841. Definitions.
Unless specifically defined,words or terms in.appendix A ofthis article shall be int erpreted °t-
so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its
most reasonable application.
Sec.842. Surveys and Research.
The City of Jefferson 1istoric Preservation Commission((:JHPG),as created by section]-
41 of the city code,shall undertake an ongoing survey also research effort in the City of Jefferson
x' to identify. neighborhoods, areas, sites, structures and objects that have historic cultural,
archaeological,architectural or aesthetic importance,interest or value As part of the survey,
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t shall review said evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any aenit of government or.private
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organization and compile appropriate descr{ptions,facts and photographs. The K;,�P(lPG shall
systematically identify potential landmarks and historic district and adopt procedures to nominate
them based upon the following criteria:.:
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A. The potential landmarks and liistorir, district which are in, aaa identifih�e iii r
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neighborhood or distinct geographical area which have historic a�ndror coitus a!importance to the.
city;
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The potential landmark and historic districts are associated with a particular
prominent person,a significant event or historical period;
C. The potential landmarks and historic district exhibit a particular architectural
style or school, or are associated wits). a particular architect, engineer, builder, designer or
craftsman;
D. The potential landmarks and historic districts contain historic,prehistoric and
archaeological features, evidence acid/or artifacts which have the potential to contribute to tM�e
understanding of historic and prehistoric cultures; or
E. Such other criteria as may be adopted by the C-IRPC to assure. the systematic
survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic distri.ctg within the city.
Sec.843. Neighborhood Conservation District Regulations. }
A. Intent. The neighborhood conservation district is intended to be applied to areas � 'f
of the city in order to conserve areas which retain the character of earlier periods of development,
to stabilize and improve property values in such areas, to encourage rehablWa,tion of existing
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structures,and to promote new construction that is compatible with the character of the are2.
R. Criteria for Naniination. The criteria for nomination shall apply to appliesitions
for designation of all neighborhood conservation districts. The department of planning and code r
enforcement shall,upon investigation as it deems necessary,make a determination as to whether '
a property,structure,site,area or district meets one(1)or more of the following criteria;
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. I. The area retains the general character and appearance of its historic
period of development;
2. The area demonstrates potential for rehabilkation of existing housing in �
the area;
3. The degree to which'the area displays continuity,including bath sides or
facing blocks as much as possible;
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4. It is associated with a significant local,state or national historical event;
5. It includes structures associated with lives of people who have.made a
significant historical contribution;or
G. It contains structures that embody the distinctive characteristics of a
type,period,or method of construction,or that represent the work of a i
4 master,or that possess high artistic values,or that represent a significant `
and distiirguisCiuble entity whose components may lack individual
distinction.
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- _ ry District. THE REGULATIONS. '
CONTAINEDr IN THIS SECTION ARE OF AN ADVISORY NATURE ONLY.
s 1. &pUcation/Norgtins4tio11. Applications for noirdnation shiail be
submitted by alf owners of record NAM the couseat and written approval
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of fifty-five percent(55%)of the property owners within.the proposed
district. Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at the office
~' K of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each
neighborhood conservation advisory district must be nominated by a
separate application. Before approving,a nomination, the departctrent
shall approve a set of neighborhood design guidelines for the district in
accordance with this section. Folleiving administrative review assd
approval of the neighborhood guidelines, the department sthali issue a
certificate of designation. The designation of ,a neighborhood
conservation advisory district shat!in no way alter the uses permitted by
`C" the existing zoning district of the property so designated.
is 2. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of neighborl.00ci
conservation advisory district,the department shall notify the property
owners within the proposed district in writing by mail or publication of
the application,oreange for a time and place of a meeting,and invite uil
interested persons to appear and be henrd.
3. Review Process. The following review process shall apply to applications
for designation of neighborhood conservation advisor districts.
a. The application shall he reviewed by the department to j
determine compliance with criteria established in this section.
b. A decision to deny an application shall be made in writing and
shall state the specific reasons for denial.
C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning wind code
:. enforcement shall be made to the planning and zoning
commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35 of
the Code of Jefferson City.
4. Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
a. The department shall assist the neighborhood group in
developing written neighborhood design guidelines for
submission and approval
b. When the department has approved the neighborhood) design
r. f: guidelines, each applicant for a building permit within areas
designated as a neighborhood conservation advisory district
shall be advised of those guidelines.
D. Neighborhood Conservation Planned District. The regulations pertaining to this ;
J district shall include existing structures,nev;construction,additions,alterations,rehabilitation, ( ,`
renovation and remodeling.
1. Aeplication/Noadnation. Applications for nominations may be
submitted by sdl owners of record with the consent and written approval
+} " of sixty-five percent(65%)of the property owners within the proposed
j` district. Forms;and criteria for nomination will be available at the office
of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each
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neighborhood conservatlo'n piano ed district,must be noniluted by a
separate application. before approving nomination, the &partnient
„f shall approve a set of nelghborhamd standards for the district In
y, accordance with this secilon. Following .administrative review and
approval of the neighborhood standards,the department shall forward
a recommendation to the city council for designation ordinance. The
designation of neighborhood conservation planned district shall in no
way alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the
property so designated.
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2. Notice.Upon receipt of an application for nomin:ration of a neighborhood
conservation planned district,the department shall notify the property
owners within the proposed district in iriting by mail or publication of :
i- the application,arrange for a Cine,,and place of a anecting,and invite all �
.;i.., interested persons to appear and be heard. i{!
3. Tunes of ?steanls.t9ons. An; one or.rnaed a of the following may be .
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a. Site Considerations.
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(1) Setback from right-oPway and property fines; `
(2) Building orientation; x
(3) Walls,fences,sidewalks;
(4) Accessory structures; '
(5) Signage,fighting;
(6) Parking lots;
(7) Service and mechanical areas;
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(9) Vehicle acedmmodatio�I areas, driveways, Carports,
garage doors and orientation.
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(1) Architectural style,scale;
t } (2). Number of stories,building height,vertical aQignm @nt;
{' (3) Roof configuration,type,pitch and roofing materials; '
(4) Exterior materials,texture and color;
hh 5 Window and door type.and arrangement;
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4, Review Process. In considering applications for nonr�natlon of
neighborhood conservation planned districts,the department shall be guided by
the neighborhood design standards and any specific design guidelines adopted by
the CJhPC.
a. The application shall be reviewed by the department to
determine compliance'with criteria established in this section.
ication shall.be made in writing and
b. A decision to deny an appl
shall state the specific reasons for denial.
C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning and code
enforcement shall be taken to the planning and zoning
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commission i.,accor•�dance with the provisions of Chafrtcr 35 of 1
the Code ou Jefierson City.
5, 14ejghborbood iC sign St� ss�rdards•
a. The department shall assist the neighlyurl�ao� group in �
developing written neighborhood d esign standards for ,
submission and approval.
b. When the department has approved the neighborhood design ;
standards,each applicant for a building permit frr within areas
designated by the city courrril as a neighborhood conservation
fanned district shall comply with those standards.
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Sec.8-44. Nomination of historic Districts.
A. Anlication/Nominatior:. Applications for nomination of an historic district shall
be made to the CJhPC by at least seventy-Fv�e percent(75%)of all owners of record. Forms and
criteria for nomination will be available at the office of the department of planning and code
enforcement. Applications must be submitted to the department; the department shall forward
applications to the CJhPC. Each historic district must be nominated by a separate application.
Each historic district must be designated by a separate ordinance. The designation of a historic t t
ff district shall in no way alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the property so
designated.
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Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of an historic district,the
department shall notify the property owners within the proposed district of lire app!lcatian,.
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arrange for a time acid place of a meeting,and invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
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C. Criteria for Nomination• 'f'he criteria for nomination shall appEy to applications l '
for designation of historic districts and landmarks. The CJIIPC shall,after such investlgat.ion as
it deems necessary,make a determination as to whether a site,structure,object tr area qualifies
for. nomination pursuant to one(I)or more of the following criteria:
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1. Its character,interest,or value as part of the development,heritage or
cultural characteristics of the commtmi/y,county,state or nation; r
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2. Its station as a site of u significant local,county,state or national event;
3. Its Identification with a person or person4 who significantly contributed
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to the development of the community,county,state or nation;
4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style
valuable for the study of a period,type,-method of construction or use of
Indigenous materials;
5. Its Identification as a work of a master builder,deaiigner,architect,or
landscape architect whose individual work has influenced th
development of the communloy,county,state or nation;
6. Its embodiment of eieanents of design, detailing, rnaterial?, or
craftsmanship that render it srchitecturralby significant;
7. Its embodiment of design elements that make It structurally or
architecturally Innovative;
8. Its unique location or!singular physical characteristics that make it an € °
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9. Its character as a particularly fine.or unique example of a. utilitarian i
structure,including,but not limited to,farnrheru3es,gss stations,or other i
' commercial structures, with a high level of integrity' or architectural
significance.
Any site,structure,object,or area that meets one(1)or more of the above criteria,shall
also have sufficient integrity of location,design,materials and workmanship to make it worthy of
preservation or restoration. y
D. Apo als. A decision by CJI PC to decry an application for nomination may be
appealed to the planning and zoning commission In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35
of the Code of Jefferson City,
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' See.845. Nomination of Landmarks
A. AnDlication/Nomination. Applications for nomination of a site, structure or
object as a landmark shall be made to the CJP.PC. Forms and criteria for nomination will be
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available at the office of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each landmark must
; F: be nominated by a separate application. Teach landmark must be designated by a separate ( .
ordinance. The designation of a landmark shall in no way alter the tastes permitted by the exisdng
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( B. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of an historic landmark, {
?S4 ... the department shall notify,the property owners within the proposed district of the application,
T arrange for a time and plane of a meeting,and Invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
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C. Public Owner. Applications for nomination of a public landmark shall be made.'
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D. Private Owner, Aprilicat=ones for nomination of a private`iandrnar•k shah be made.
by one hundred percent(100%)of the owner(s)of the property or structure.
Sec,5.45. Procedure for review following designation of landmark or rhetoric districts.
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A. Building Permit Standards. After a tandnialrk or historic distr ict is designated by
ordinance each,application for building permit within the area so designated shmil be referred to
the CJIIPC for review at a regularly scheduled ClHPC meeting. Applications shell be submitted
a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the meeting or the Continission. if the CJ14PC makes no
i report within forty-rive(45)days of receipt of the application,it shall be considered to have Made
a report approving the application.
' B. Desian Criteria. The CJIIPC shall prepare and adopt specific design criteria as
it deems necessary to supplement the provisions of this ordinance.,Within each of the designated
categories,the design criteria will be applied more stringently to properties of greater significance
., than those with lesser significance as determined by their respective designation.The CJHPC may
from thne to time amend and supplement to the criteria used for review of historic districts rend �
}, landmarks.The CJIIPC must first approve additional design criteria not listed in this chapter,and
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an changes thereto,before the criteria or changes shall become effective.
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Section 2. Section 8-32 (Permit) of Article Ill (Demolition or Removal of Buildinsas) of i
Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regul ations)of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri,
is hereby repealed and a new Section 8-32 (Permit t+o Demolish) is inserted and enacted to
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read as follows:
Sec.8-32. Permit to Demolish.
1 A. Permit Re uired. It shall be unlawful to demolish or remove any building,
structure or humanly constructed object anywhere in the City of Jefferson%tiithout first filling an
application with the director of planning and code enforcement or his designee in writing and
obtaining a demolition permit. Demolition shall be construed to include n.n act or process which
destroys,in part or in whole, a structure or which threatens to destroy a structure by failure to
maintain it in a condition of good repair and maintenance. A permit to demolish or remove shall
not be issued until a release is obtained froaaa the ntili9ies having service connections with the
building. The release shall state that service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as
meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged In a safe manner. Any j
application for demolition or removal shall be subject to a thirty (30) day review period by the
CJIIPC. Any recommendation by the CJHPC shall be advisory only,'Nothing in this section shall
be construed so as to prohibit the building commisdoner from acting under any emergency
t provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code of ahe City of Jefferson,Missouri.
B. Review Process.
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Deraartment.All applications for permission to demolish a building or
t structure shall be made to the department of pla lining and code
enforcement. After examining on application and finding that it is in
proper form,contains alt necessary information,and complies with all I
applicable provisions of city ordinances,the department shall forward
,+ a copy of the application to CJIIPC.
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1. CJHPC. The CAIPC. may have a thirty(30)day period for review of
every application for a demolition permit subject to this sectiom The I
C JHPC shall establish procedures So expedite th e review of a pp lications
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for permits to demolish structures,
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C. Standards of Review for a Permit to Demolish. i
historic value of the building or structure b y reason of age or
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association with important figures or events;or as evidence of aspects of
the history of Jefferton City,the State of Missouri or the United States;
or as an embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a type', period i
or method of construction; or as a representation of the work of an
historically notable architect,designer or draftspe"on; �
r 1. The visual and spatial relationship of the building or structure to
designated or potential historic landmarks or histoHeal districts;
3. The state of deterioration or disrepair or structural un3oranr3ness of the
building or structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation. The
CJHPC may request the applicant to submit documentation in a form
specified by the CAIPC or other information necessary to determine f;
whether the property can be rehabilitated or restored with a reasonable
:. economic return to the Owner.
D. Approval or Disavoroval. Within five (5) days after either: (I) the CJHPC's
determination;or(2)the expiration of the thirty(30)day review period,whichever occurs first,the
directorof planning and code enforcement shall approve or not approve the application.A negative
recommendation by the CJHPC shall not be grounds for disapproval of the.application.
Section 3.Article IV(Property Maintenance Code)of Chapter 8 of the Cade of the City
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of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article V (Pror)erty Maintenance Code).
Section 4. Article V (Flood Hazard Regulations) of Chapter 8 of the Code of the City
of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article VI (Flood Hazard Regulations).
Section 5. Article VI (Dangerous Building Regulations)of Chapter 8 of the Code of the f r
City. of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article VII (Dangerous Building
Regulations).
Sec ion 6. SEVERASILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
subparagraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is declared or
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall riot affect the.
remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion
?` so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of.this Ordinance.
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APPENDIX A
Definitions.
Unless specifically defined words or terms in appendix A of this article shall be interpreted so as to give them
the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its most reasonable application.
:hd"tive fuse. The process of changing the use of a structure or property to a use ohher than that for which
the structure or property was originally designed or a use for a structure or property other than the use for which
It was originally designed. (Sometimes calved ":adaptive reuse").
Alteration. Any act or process that charges one (1) ox more of the exterior architectural features of a
structure,including,but not limited to,the erection,construction, reconstruction or removal of any stricture.
Architectural attributes. Those physical features of buildings and straactuees thot are gfneraliy identified .
and described as being important products of human thought and action ebaracteristic of a population or i
community.
Certified local government (CLG) A program of the rational Park Service designed to promote the
d; preservation of prehistoric and historic sites,structures,objects,buildings and historic districts by establishing a
partnership between the local government,the state historic presentation department and the National Park Service.
,.. A certified local government carries out the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act,as amended. Each ,
certified local government is required to maintain a system of ongoing surveys compatible with the Missouri Historic 3
X Preservation Department process.
jCJHPC. The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
Commissioners. Members of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
Consent. The vote as cast by owners holding majority interest in a parcel of real estate. For purposes of
this article,only one(1)vote per parcel may be cast.
Conservation district. Any area designated by the CJHPC in accordance with this section as an area
containing any physical features or improvements or both which are of historical,social,cultural,architectural or
aesthetic significance to the city and cause such area to constitute a distinctive section of the city. This overlay zone
may be used for areas which have distinctive characteristics that mire.'worthy of conservation, but lack sufficient !
j historical,architectural or cultural significance to qualify as historic areas. '
- ContributInjL_or contri butor+y A significant building, site, structure or object which adds to the
architectural qualities,historic association or:archeological value of an historic:district because:
A. It was present during the pertinent historic tisne;
B. It possesses integrity anal reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding
important information about the pertinent historic period;or
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of this article.
Cultural attributes.All of the physical,features of an area that,either independently or by virtue of their �
}. interrelationship,hire generally identified and described as being;important product-,of human thought and action
characteristic of a population or community. Accordingly,the term "cultural attributes" necessarily includes
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"architectural attributes" as that term is defined in 91-ais section. The term "cultural attributes"does not refer to �
the characteristics or beliefs of people who may redde in or frequent a particular area. �
Cultural resourc,,. Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence of some haportance to a culture, a
subculture or community for scientific,etngineering,arty tradition,religious or other reasons significant in providing
r resources and environmental data necessary for the study and Interpretation of past lifestyles,and for interpreting
human behavior.
Department. The department of planning and code enforcerneix4 of the City of Jef'f'erson,Missouri.
Design criteria, A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural
character of a structure or area.
R"j. gnatian.Official recognition of an historic landinark,c:rnservatlon or historic,district by the city council {.
according to the procedures and provisions hit this article.
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Endangered resource. A resaurce under it known or anticipated threat of damage to the integrity or 4
existence of the resource,euch as:
.; A. An immediate threat which will result in loss of or collapse of a structure;
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B. An immediate threat or destruction by private action;or
C. Condemnation for code violations.
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Exterior architectural appearance. The architectural character and general composition of the exterior of
a structure,including but not limited to the kind,color and texture of the building material and the type,design and
character of all windows,doors,light textures,signs,and appurtenant elements.
Facade. The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front, sometimes distinguished by
elaborbtlon or architectural or ornamental details.
Historic district. An area designated ass an historic district by,ordinance of the city council and which may
contain within definable geographic boundaries one(1)or more significant sites,structures or objects,and which
may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that.,while no!of such historic and/or architectural
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significance to be designated as landmarks.,nevertheless to the overall virtue characteristics of the significant sites, 1
structures or objects located within the historic district.
Historic preservation. The study, identification,protertion,restoration and rehabilitation of buildings,
f•;; structures,objects,districts,areas and sites significant in the history,architecture,archeology or culture of the city,
--. state or nation. � +,
Historically or architectural) gi nifacaot. k'ossessin that ualit resent in an are site structure, 'object
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A. Is associated with an event or events that significantly t
contributed o the.broad patterns of the
history or architectural heritage ofthe city,county,state or nation;
B. Is associated with the life or lives of a person or persons significant in the history of the city,county,'
. state or nation,
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C. Embodies distinctive
characteristics of a type,design,period or method of construction;
D. Represents the work of a master designer or architect or possesses high architectural value;
E. Exemplifies the cultural,political,economic,social or historic heritage of the city;
F. Contains elements of design, detail, winter€al or craftsmanship which represent a significant
construction innovation;
C. Is part of or related to a square,park,or other distinctive area that was or should be developed or
preserved according to a plan based on an historic or architectural ereo.tir;
H. Is an established and faml;iar visual feature of a neighborhood or the entire community;or
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1. Has yielded,or Is likely to yield archeological artifacts an:t/or information.
Key contributing. A site,structure or object of such an outstanding quality and state of conservation that
f it significantly adds to the architectural qualities,historic association or archeolo;ical values of an ielstorie district
because:
A. It was present during the pertinent historic time;
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B. It possesses end" reflects its signii'icaut historic chiiracter or is capable of yielding important
Information,about tine pertinent historic period;and
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of the article,
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1Ln�dnark. A site,structure or object designated as a landmark by ordinance of the city council,pursuant
to procedures prescribed herein,that is worthy of rehabilitation,restoration and preservation because of its historic
and/or architecturai significance to the city.
Landscape feature. Anv element or component of outdoor open space including,beat not limited to,fences,
walls,retaining walls,gates,sidewalks,walkways,driveways,parking lots,petios,terraces,decks,ground cover,
trees, plants, outdoor furniture, exterior light standards, fountains, statuary; detached signs, and other such
elements.
Marker. A sign used to label or identify a designated landmark or historic district as an architecturally
significant property.
` National Register. The current National Register of historic Places established)by passage of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1965,80 Sint.915, 16 U.S.C.470 et sat as amended.
Noncoratributin or na1!coaatriFvca�ar_y). A site,'structure or object that does not add to tine architectural
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qualities,historic assoeisatlon or archeological values of a landmark or historic district because:
t f A. It was 6ot present during the pertinent time
B. Due to alterations,disturbances, additions or other changers,it no longer posses
ses integrity nor
reflects its significant historic clearacter or is IncaP able of yielding important rtant information about
the pertinent historic period;or
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C. It does not Independently nieet the standards anti criteria of the ordinance.
Normal maintenance and repair. Any improvement or work for which P.building permit its not required
by city ordinance designed to correct deterioration,decay or damage and restore,as may he practical,a structure
or property to the condition that existed prior to the r�^terioration,decay or damage.
r Object. Those physical items that have functional,aesthetic,cultural,historical or scientific value and are
I relatively small in scale and simply constructed. While an object may be,by nature or design,movable,it should
be located in a specific setting or environment apprmpriate to its significant historic use,role or character. Objects
` include sculptures,monuments,street signs,fence posts,hitchira;posts,mileposts,boundary markers,statuary and
fountains.
Owners of record.Those individuals,partnerships,firins,corporations,public agencies or any other legal
entity holding title to property,but not including!egai entities holding mere easements or leasehold interests. (May
also be referred to as"property owner(s)"). Current owner(s)of record are those listed as owners on the records
with the Cole County Recorder of deeds.
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Period. A chronological division identified in the analysis or the historical development to an area or region
(i.e.,Victorian,Modern).
Protection.The application of inessures to defend,guard,cover or shield a building,site,structure or object
from deterioration,loss,attach.,danger,or injury. In the case of buildings, structures or objects such measures
f generally are of a protective nature and usually precede preservation measures. In the case of archeological sites,
j the protective measures may be temporary or permanent.
Reconstruction/reconstruct. The reproduction of the exact form and detail of a vanished building,site,
structure or object or a part thereof,as it appeared at a pertinent time using both original and modern materials
and based on precise historical documentation and physical evidence.
Rehabilitetioie/rehabilit:ite. The act of returning a site, structure or object to a useful state through its
repair and/or alteration while retaining the characteris+.ic features of the property which are significant to its
historical and architectural value.
Remodeline. Modification and modernization of a structure or property without striving to return to or
.replicate the original historical and architectural character of the structure or property.
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" Removal. Any relocation of a structure in whole or in part on its site or to another site. }
Repair. Any change to a structure or object that is not construction,removal or alteration.
Resource. Any site,structure,object or area that constitutes a source of present and future usefulness.
Restoration/restore. The act of accurately recovering the form and details, based on precise historical
documentation and physical evidence, of a building, site, structure or cl ryject as it appeared at a pertinent time j
including the removal of improvements that are not appropriate and the replacement of missing or deteriorated
l features.
Site.,The location of a significant event,a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity,or a building or
structure,whether standing,ruined or vanished,vi here the location itself possesses historic,cultural or archeological
':. value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples o(sites include habitation sites,burial sites,village
"sites;hunting and fishing sites,ceremonial sites,battlefields,ruins of historic buildings and structures,campsites,
designed landscapes,natural textures,springs and landscapes having cultural significance.
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$jtble. The area Is expected to remain substantially the same over the next twenty(20)year period with
continued maintenance of the property. While sonic changes in structures,land uses and densities may occur,all
such changes are expected to be compatible with surrounding development. '1
"f . tmbilizing. The area is expected to bee me stable over the next twenty(20)year period through c ontinued
reinvestment,maintenance or remodeling.
standards. The Secretary of lnteriae•Is Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,'sodifed as 36
CFR Eft in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register(Vol.60,No. 133),and.as revised from thm a to time.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected,the use of which requires permanent or temporary location
on or in the ground, includitig, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing: buildings, fence, gazebos,
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advertising Signs,billboards,backstops far tennis courts,radio and televisior antennas,including sup porting towers i
and swimming pools.
Style. The specific identifying characteristics of a building both as it appears to the eye and as it is known
to exist in design and structure.
Survev. An architectural and historical examination of historic resources to identify historic.properties '
( , within an area.
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