HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD15345 BILL NO. 2014-91
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ,/S_crivner
ORDINANCE NO. 5-34-',
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING CHAPTER 25 (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING
TO OLD TOWN DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT, AND FACADE
IMPROVEMENT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 25 (Planning and Development) of the Code of the City of Jefferson,
Missouri, is amended, as follows:
ARTICLE V. NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT
Sec. 25-130. Old Town District Established.
An area is established within the corporate boundaries of the City of Jefferson to be named "Old Town
District" that includes primarily the older neighborhoods and commercial areas within the City: the specific area is
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of Southwest Blvd and Stadium Blvd. thence east along Stadium
Blvd.. to Leslie Blvd. thence east alone Leslie Blvd to Moreau Drive. thence north following
Moreau Drive to Clark Ave, thence north continuing on Clark Ave to East McCarty Street.thence
east on East McCarty to Benton Street, thence north on Benton to East High Street, thence east on
East High Street to Riverside Drive, thence north west following Riverside Drive and continuing
in the same direction to the City Limits. Thence following the City Limits and the Missouri River
to a point in the Missouri River and along the City Limit line to a point where a line North 55° 30'
25" East from the intersection of Livingston Street and Boonville Road intersects the mid-point of
the Missouri River. Thence south west along said line to the intersection of Livingston Street and
Boonville Road. Thence south and east following Boonville Road, Dix Road, and the Dix-
Southwest Connector to Southwest Blvd. thence south and west along Southwest Blvd to the point
of beginning.
Sec. 25-131. Intent.
The purpose of the programs established in this Article is to enhance, encourage and support reinvestment
in the City's core. and to consolidate the City's incentive programs into a single Article. The Term "Parts" as used
herein after refers to the language in the original enacting ordinance pertaining to "Pan xx of the Nbd Reinvestment
Act' including Ordinances 14296. 14774. 14507 and Ord 14773.
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Sec. 25-132. Definitions.
Department. The Department of Planning and Protective Services.
Director. The Director of the Department of Planning and Protective Services the City of Jefferson
or his or her appointee.
Secs. 25-133 through 25-140. Reserved.
Sec. 25-141. Par-One- Residential Incentive Programs.
A. Title and Purpose.
The title of this ordinance section shall be 'Parts One and Two of the City of Jefferson City
Neighborhood Reinvestment Act. the Residential Tam Reim�semer nt Incentive Programs."
2. Its primary purpose is to improve existing neighborhoods in greatest need within the City of
Jefferson. by encouraging owner occupation of homes which have been vacant for a year 180 days
or more, or which have been used for purposes other than single family owner occupied
residences. The aets Act's other purposes include: increasing the value of properties eligible to
participate in the programs offered by this ordinance, increasing the value of other properties in
the neighborhoods where participating properties are located: improving the residential real estate
market within the City of Jefferson: and providing housing opportunities for young families.
retired citizens and people of modest means.
3. Area of Eligibility. Properties in the following areas may participate in residential incentive
programs, if determined eligible,as defined in Paragraph C.
a. Old Town District.
b. Properties located adjacent to and east of the Old Town District may be eligible for
the Neighborhood Reinvestment Programs, more specifically described as follows:
Beginning with property frontages east along 1100 block of Lee Lane to 1200 block
of Lee St to 1400 Block of Bald Hill to 700 & 800 Block of Cardinal St to 1400 block
of Cottage Ln to 600 Block of Gordon to 1400 block of E Elm St, thence east to 400
block of Vetter Ln, thence north to 1500 block of E McCarty St. thence east to 100
block of Grant St over to Riverside Dr.
B. Definitions.
The term "Eligible Real Estate" as used in this ordinance shall be defined to mean real estate
situated entirely within the corporate limits of the City and which meets all of the following
qualifications:
a. The residential structure is located on the real property SIR constructed before December
31 +930.1959;
b. The real property was purchased from a third party in a good faith. arms-length
transaction afte_"eeember4 ,nn6:
c. The residential structure on the real property is occupied by the owner as the owners
primary residence afc- December =' 2006 and the owner makes application for any
reimbursement authorized under this ordinance within thirty(30)calendar days following
the end of the calendar year during which the property was purchased;
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d. The residential structure on the real property has either been vacant or used for some
other purpose other than an exclusively owner-occupied single family residence during
the em-lis- 180 days preceding the date of purchase:
e. The real property including the residential structure has a fair market value of$5Q800.00
Of no more than One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 (5150,000.001 at the time
of purchaser: and
f. The property has not been previously assisted with the program in the past 10 years.
2. The term "Eligible Real Estate Taxes', as used in this ordinance shall mean all property tax paid
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• - -. - . - . :. The term residential structure shall include
owner occupied dwellings:
3. The term residential structure shall include:
a.
which has toilet facilities as well as ingre's/egress which are separate from the non
^�identia',al usr-, ^^-Detached single family dwelling; or
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�g,�,at al-a.^' ts.Dwelling constructed as a duplex containing no more than two
residential units.
3. The terms of eligibility include not having any delinquent taxes, liens, assessments, or other
fees due to the City.
C. Part One- Real Estate Tax Reimbursement Incentive.
Upon receipt of a property Real Estate Tax Reimbursement application and certification by the Director
of-Finance of eligibility, the Director of-Finance shall pay the owner of a parcel of Eligible Real Estate an
amount equal to all Eligible Real Estate Taxes paid by the owner on such Eligible Real Estate for the
previous tax year.
1. The Director o` Finance shall establish procedures for certifying properties eligible for tax
reimbursement under this Section, including procedures for establishing the period of vacancy or
prior use of any property being considered for participation in programs under this Act.
2. The Director `^ gam,inanue may conditionally certify properties eligible for tax reimbursement under
this Section in advance of a prospective owner purchasing the property.
3. The term "Eligible Real Estate Taxes", as used in this ordinance, shall mean all real estate
tax paid on real property for a parcel of Eligible Real Estate, imposed or collected by the
City of Jefferson, Cole County, Jefferson City Public Schools, or any other taxing authority
but shall not include taxes which became delinquent before being paid.
3.4. The owner(s) may receive reimbursement for no more than five (5) tax years and no more than
Two Thousand and no/100 dollars(52.000.00) for any one tax year.
5. The first year an owner may be eligible for real estate tax reimbursement authorized by this
ordinance shall be either the year in which the owner purchases and occupies the property
as the owner's primary residence, or the following year, at the owner's election. The tax
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reimbursement shall be pro-rated if the owner chooses to select the year of purchase as first
year of reimbursement.
6. For purposes of this ordinance, real estate shall be deemed to have been purchased on the
date title was conveyed to the buyer from the seller.
7. Conditions of eligibility.
a. An owner may be an individual holding title as sole owner, a joint tenancy, tenancy
by entireties, tenants in common, or a trust, provided the primary beneficiaries of
the trust and all other members of other forms of tenancy or ownership occupy the
property as a primary residence;
b. Evidence of an owners primary residency shall be established by the satisfaction of
the Director;
c. An owner must continue to occupy the property for the full five years during which
the taxes are abated, unless one or more owners occupying the property shall die or
become confined to a long-term residential health care facility before the end of the
five year period;
d. The maximum annual tax reimbursement to which an owner shall be entitled is Two
Thousand and no/100 Dollars(S2,000.00);
e. Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Department no later than
June 30th each year; and
f. The real estate incentive offered by this section shall be available on a "first-comet
first-serve" basis after the effective date of this ordinance, provided funds are
budgeted and available.
8. Recapture. As a further condition to participating in the program authorized by this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full
amount of any tax reimbursements made under this ordinance if the owner ceases occupying
the property as the owner's primary residence within five years of the date when the owner
first becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit
the City to assert a lien on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the amount of the
previous year real estate tax amount times five as an estimate of reimbursements made to
the property owners.
D. Part Two- Down Payment Incentive.
Upon the receipt of a Down Payment Incentive application, and certification by the Director, he/she
shall pay to the owner of a parcel of Eligible Real Estate up to the amount of Five Thousand and
no/100 Dollars (55,000.00) to be applied to the down payment for purchase of the Eligible Real
Estate.
I. The Director shall establish the procedure for certifying properties eligible for down
payment assistance under this Section, including the procedures for establishing the period
of vacancy or prior use of any property being considered for participation in programs
under this Act.
2. The Director may conditionally certify properties eligible for down payment assistance
under this Section in advance of a prospective owner purchasing the Eligible Real Estate.
3. The owner or owners may receive an incentive of no more than Five Thousand and no/100
Dollars (55,000.00). The amount provided will be determined based on the owners' cash
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contribution towards purchase at closing.
4. Recapture. As a further condition to participating in the program authorized by this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full
amount of any down payment assistance made under this ordinance if the owner ceases
occupying the property as the owner's primary residence within five years of the date when
the owner first becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further
agree to permit the City to assert the full amount of the reimbursed taxes as a lien on the
real estate.
D. Dates relevant to this ordinance.
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C. Conditions of eligibility.
Evidence of an owners primary residency shall be established as the residence shown on an
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year as Eligible Real Estate.
Sec. 25-142. Reserved.
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A. Title and Purpose.
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1. The title of this ordinance shall be "Part Two of the City of Jefferson City Neighborhood
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2. Its primary purpose is to improve existing neighborhoods in greatest need within the City of
programs offered by this ordinance, and increasing the value of other properties in the
B. Definitions.
1. The term "Eligible Real Estate- as used in this ordinance shall be defined to mean real property
qualifications:
a. Includes one residential structure completed in 1950 or before;
c. Is being acquired by the owner as the owner's primary residence after the effective date
d. is to be occupied by no more than a single family as that term is defined in Chapter 25 of
the City Code:
purchase ancli
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2. The term "Residential Structure shall include:
which has toilet facilities as well as ingress'eg-ress which are separate from the non
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b. A residential unit of a condominium building, even if such building includes non
residential units.
C. Upon the receipt of a proper application. and certification by the Director of Finance of eligibility, the
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D. Dates relevant to this ordinance are:
I. The effective date of this ordinance shall be the date it is passed.
An owner may be an individual holding title as sole owner. a joint tenancy, tenancy by the
2. Evidence that Elizible Real Estate is the primary residence of the owners shall be determined by
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Sec. 25-143. Part Three-Commercial Facade Tax Reimbursement Program.
A. Title and Purpose.
1. Title. The title of this ordinance section shall be "Part Three of the City of Jefferson City
Neighborhood Reinvestment Act-Commercial Facade Tax Reimbursement Program.
2. Purpose. The main objective of this Article is to enhance the aesthetics of the City by improving
the facades of older commercial buildings in The City of Jefferson City so that after completion
of work, citizens will recognize improvement in the appearance of the buildings. A secondary
objective is to promote mixed use (residential/commercial) in the older commercial areas of the
city.
B. Eligibility. To be eligible for this Program, properties eligible must meet the following criteria:
The property must be in a commercial zone and the building to be improved must be used. at the
time the application is made. for a purpose which would require a commercial zone (hereinafter
referred to as"commercial use"):
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2. The structure must have been constructed before 1951 December 31, 1959:
3. The property must have a fair market value of 570,000 Forty Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($40,000.00)or more at the time the application for improvements is approved;
4. The property, and its owner or owners. must not be delinquent in payment of any State,County.or
City taxes:
5. Property must remain in co•• c-cial use over the reimbursement period and must re-qualify
annually.
6. Exterior improvements must be significant, exceeding Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars
{S 10,000.00).and be completed prior to reimbursement eligibility.
7. Exterior improvement projects must meet appearance guidelines to be approved for tax
reimbursement published by the Historic Preservation Commission after approval by the City
Administrator. - - •- - . - -
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shall-preside,vide,at a minimum, that the improvements be:
a. Consistent with the appearance of the building as originally constructed:
b. Consistent with the appearance of other buildings in the vicinity as originally constructed
in Jefferson City at the same time or prior to 1951:
c. Consistent with the present appearance of other buildings on the same block which were
constructed at approximately the same time.
8. Any work done prior to approval of Facade Improvement Application is not eligible.
9. Eligible improvements include:
a. Facade removal:
b. Brick or wall surface cleaning:
c. Patching and painting of facade walls:
d. Canopy, porch, awning installation/repair;
e. Window and/or door replacement/repair;
f. Mortar joint repair:
g. Railings, ironwork repair or addition:
h. Cornice repair or replacement:
Replacement/repair to exterior steps.
10. Plans for building/facade improvements must be approved by the Facade Improvement
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twenty five(25).(Ord. No. 11731, §1, 10 18 2010).
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+2-1 I. A property may be eligible for the Tax Reimbursement Program one time only.
. The real estate incentive offered by this section shall be available on a
"first-come, first-serve" basis after the effective date of this ordinance, provided funds are
budgeted and available.
13. If the tax reimbursement is not collected within two(2) years of application approval by the
Facade Improvement Committee the application is voided and therefore would need to re-
apply for the program.
14. The first year an owner may be eligible for real estate tax reimbursement authorized by this
ordinance shall be either the year in which the owner completes the approved facade
improvements to the property, or the following year, at the owner's election. The tax
reimbursement shall be pro-rated if the owner chooses to select the year of completed facade
improvement as first year of reimbursement.
44.15. Total annual reimbursement may not exceed the property taxes assessed or Three Thousand
no/100 Dollars($3.000.00), whichever is less.
16. Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Department no later than June 30th
each year.
+5:17. Eligible owners may receive reimbursement for not more than three years starting 'en• • , 2006
Eligibility must be certified each year.
4-9-18. If the upper floors of the building are also in use as residential living space after completion of the
facade improvements. the owner may apply for and receive tax reimbursement for an additional
two (21 years. To be eligible for the two (21 additional years of tax reimbursement. the living
pace must:
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standards. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the City; and
b. A copy of rental/lease agreement be provided as documentation of residential use
must be received by the Department.
2019. If the upper floors of the building are also occupied : . . . - . •
space as commercial space. the owner may apply to the agade Improvement Committee to
receive up to additional two (21 additional years of tax reimbursement which shall be granted
provided that the applicant meets the following requirements set forth herein.
a.
Committee must find:
b. Jpreviously numbered as (i)J That the second floor of the property is being occupied for
an active commercial use as a retail or office space:and
c. Jpreviously numbered as (ii)J The use of the second floor of the property attracts
workers or patrons to the commercial area in addition to those using the first floor of the
property; and
d. Jpreviously numbered as (iii)( The second floor has been inspected by a city code
inspector and certified as meeting all codes applicable to the use.
To qualify as an "active commercial use" the second floor must be used for retail
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purposes. professional offices. financial services, entertainment, religious services, or
food or beverage sales. The term "active commercial use" does not include storage of
items used in conjunction with another business or residence on or off of the premises.
The term "second floor' shall not include any floor which is at or below grade at any
point.
f. To be eligible for the two (2) additional years of tax reimbursement, must submit copy
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Certificate of Occupancy be issued by the city code inspector; and
ii Rental/lease agreement be provided to the city as documentation of
commercial use.
Sec. 25-144. Part Four-Adaptive Reuse Incentives.
A. Title and Purpose.
The title of this ordinance section shall be "Part Four of the City of Jefferson City Neighborhood
Reinvestment Act: Adaptive Reuse Incentives"
2. The purpose of this section is to bring vacant buildings which have outlived their original
residential purpose and adapt the building for new uses :- . . ... - .
while retaining their historic features.
B. Definitions.
The term "Eligible Project" as used in this ordinance shall be defined to mean real estate situated
entirely within the corporate limits of the City and which meets all of the following qualifications:
a. The residential structure is located on the real property built constructed before
December 31. 1950 1959:and
b. The primary structure on the real property is vacant, and has been continuously vacant for
a period of at least 1-24.1180 days:and
c. The property is included in one of the following adopted neighborhood plans and the
proposed use of the property is in compliance with such plane;
Hist—plans—here}
The real property including the structure has a fair market value of 550,000-00 Forty
Thousand and no/I00 Dollars(540,000.00)or more:;
e. Exterior improvement projects must meet appearance guidelines published by the
Historic Preservation Commission,at a minimum, the improvements must be:
Consistent with the appearance of the building as originally constructed
ii Consistent with the appearance of other buildings in the vicinity as
originally constructed in the City of Jefferson at the same time; and
(iii) Consistent with the present appearance of other buildings on the same
block which were constructed at approximately the same time.
d. Plans for building/facade improvements must be approved by the Facade
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Improvement Committee.
2. The term"Eligible Real Estate Taxes".as used in this ordinance,shall mean all property tax which
has been paid on the real property for a parcel of an Eligible Project. imposed or collected by the
City of Jefferson, Cole County. Jefferson City Public Schools. or any other taxing authority but
shall not include taxes which became delinquent before being paid.
3. "Owner- or "Owners' may be an individual holding title as sole owner, a joint tenancy, tenancy
by the entireties. tenants in common.or a trust.
4. The term 'occupied" as used in this section shall mean that the property is being used for the
purpose or purposes as set forth in the original application of the owner.
5. The term residential structure shall include:
a. A portion of a non-residential structure which is solely used for residential purposes
and which has toilet facilities as well as ingress/egress which are separate from the
non-residential use: or
b. A residential unit of a condominium building, even if such building includes non-
residential units.
C. Eligibility. To be eligible to participate in the program,the owners of the property must:
Successfully complete the "Call Before You Start' program as proscribed by the City
Administrator prior to commencing construction,and:
2. Have committed to spending no less than Ten Thousand and no/I00 Dollars ($10,000.00) for
rehabilitation of the property, and:
3. Be ineligible for participation in any other City incentive program. and:
4. Not have any delinquent taxes or other fees due to the City .
D. Construction.
All construction and or remodeling shall be done in compliance with City Codes.
2. All construction and/or remodeling shall preserve or restore, to the maximum extent practicable.
the historic appearance of the exterior of the building.
E. Property to be Occupied. The property shall be continuously occupied during the tax abatement
reimbursementperiod. • •- - -• : :: - -- - -:' : . . . . . .
herein shall be pre _ated - ... ..
F. Tax Refund Reimbursement. Upon receipt of a property application and certification by the Director of
. - - - that the project and the owners have met all eligibility requirements, the
Director of Finance shall pay the owners of the Eligible Project an amount equal to all property taxes paid
on the property for the previous tax year. The owner(s) may receive reimbursement for no more than two
(2)tax years and no more than Two Thousand and no/100 dollars($2,000.00) for any one tax year.
G. The first Year an owner may be eligible for real estate tax reimbursement authorized by this
ordinance shall be either the year in which the owner completes the approved facade improvements
to the property, or the following year, at the owner's election. The tax reimbursement shall be pro-
rated_ if the owner chooses to select the year of completed improvements as first year of
reimbursement.
H. Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Department no later than June 30th each year.
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G.I. Administration. The Director : ' . •; .•: -- - shall establish procedures for certifying.
properties eligible for tax reimbursement under this Section, including procedures for establishing the
period of vacancy or prior use of any property being considered for participation in programs under this
Act. The Director : • .•• _ - • _ - may conditionally certify properties eligible for tax
reimbursement under this Section in advance of a prospective owner purchasing the property.
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Eligible Real Estate. The real estate incentive offered by this section shall be available on a "first-
come, first-serve" basis after the effective date of this ordinance, provided funds are budgeted and
available.
1.K. Recapture. As a further condition to participating in the program authorized by this ordinance. the owner
of real estate shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full amount of any tax reimbursements made
under this ordinance if the property ceases to be occupied within five years of the date when the owner first
becomes eligible to participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit the City to assert the
• - .. -••-• .. . a lien on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the
amount of Four Thousand and no/I00 Dollars($4,000.00).
(Ord. 14782. §1.4-4-2011:Ord. No. 14829. §14, 8-1-2011; Ord. No. 15183. §4. 10-21-2013)
Sec. 25-145. Part Five Rental Facade Program.
A. Title and Purpose.
Title. The title of this section shall be "Part Five of the City of Jefferson Neighborhood
Reinvestment Act- Rental Façade Program."
2. Purpose. The primary obiective of this program is to enhance aesthetics of the City by
improving the exterior appearance and condition of neighborhood residential rental
properties in the City of Jefferson by reimbursing 50% of the cost of improvements. A
secondary objective is to eliminate exterior blight of older residential structures.
B. Definitions.The term "Eligible Real Estate"as used in this ordinance shall be defined to mean real
property which meets all of the following qualifications
The residential structure located on the real property was constructed before December 31,
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2. The residential structure is utilized as rental property; and
3. The term residential structure shall include:
a. Detached single family residential dwelling
b. Dwelling constructed as a duplex containing no more than two residential units.
C. Areas of Eligibility. Properties in the following areas may participate in this incentive program, if
determined eligible,as defined in Paragraph D.
1. Old Town District.
2. Properties located adjacent and to the east of the Old Town District may be eligible for the
Neighborhood Reinvestment Programs. More specifically described as follows:
Beginning with property frontages east along 1100 block of Lee Lane to 1200 block of Lee St
to 1400 Block of Bald Hill to 700 & 800 Block of Cardinal St to 1400 block of Cottage Ln to
600 Block of Gordon to 1400 block of E Elm St, thence east to 400 block of Vetter Ln,thence
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north to 1500 block of E McCarty St, thence east to 100 block of Grant St over to Riverside
Dr.
D. Eligibility.To be eligible for this program, properties shall meet the following criteria:
I. Exterior improvements must be significant, exceeding Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars
(S10,000.00),and be completed prior to reimbursement eligibility.
2. Exterior improvement projects must meet appearance guidelines published by the Historic
Preservation Commission,which,at a minimum,that the improvements be:
a. Consistent with the appearance of the building as originally constructed;
b. Consistent with the appearance of other buildings in the vicinity as originally
constructed in the City of Jefferson at the same time;
c. Consistent with the present appearance of other buildings on the same block which
were constructed at approximately the same time.
3. Any work done prior to approval of the Rental Facade Application is not eligible.
4. Eligible improvements include:
a. Patching and painting of facade walls;
b. Siding installation/repair;
c. Window and/or door replacement/repair;
d. Brick or wall surface cleaning;
e. Canopy, porch awning installation/repair;
E Mortar joint repair;
g. Railings,ironwork repair or addition;
h. Gutters and downspouts;
Replacement/repair to exterior steps.
5. Plans for building/facade improvements must be approved by the Facade Improvement
Committee.
6. The terms of eligibility include not having any delinquent taxes, liens,assessments, or other
fees due to the City.
7. Total reimbursement may not exceed Five Thousand and no/I00 Dollars($5,000.00)per unit
with a maximum of Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars(S10,000.00).
8. The incentive offered by this section shall be available on a `first-come, first-serve" basis
after the effective date of this ordinance, provided funds are budgeted and available.
9. The Director shall establish procedures for certifying properties eligible for the program
under this Section.
10. Recapture. As a further condition to participating in the program authorized by this
ordinance, the owner of the real estate shall agree to permit the City to recapture the full
amount of any tax reimbursements made under this ordinance if the owner ceases owning
the property within five years of the date when the owner first becomes eligible to
participate in the program. The owner shall further agree to permit the City to assert a lien
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on the real estate in form of a Deed of Trust in the amount of no less than Five Thousand
and no/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) but no more than Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($10,000.00).
Section 2. This
This Ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from Novemb-r 1, 2014.
Passed:
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