§ 58.392. Establishment of AR Appearance Review Overlay Districts.

Citizen Initiative. Before the initiation of a Zoning Map Amendment to establish an AR Overlay District, a petition shall be presented to the City containing the names of not less than 15% of the property owners within the proposed district, requesting preparation of studies and research concerning the appropriateness of establishing an AR District, and requesting that a public hearing be held to consider the matter.

Preparation of Report. Before the initiation of a Zoning Map Amendment to establish an AR Overlay District, the Planning and Development Department shall conduct studies and research in order to produce a District Report to the Municipal Planning Board. This report shall identify the significance of the exteriors of buildings, structures, features, sites, objects and surroundings of the proposed district, and the unique features within the district which should be conserved or enhanced. The District Report shall recommend either approval or denial of the proposed AR District, and if approval is recommended, shall state the reasons for designating the area as an AR District and recommendations concerning the area(s) to be included in the proposed AR District.

Municipal Planning Board Review. The Municipal Planning Board shall hold a public hearing with due public notice, which shall include a written notice to the last known address of the owners and occupants of all properties to be included in the proposed AR Overlay District. Based on the District Report, the requirements of this Chapter and the recommendations of the staff, the Board shall prepare recommendation for the consideration of the City Council.

City Council Review and Approval. The City Council shall hold a public hearing with due public notice, to consider the proposed AR Overlay District. When approved by the City Council, the AR District shall be established by ordinance and shown on the Official Zoning Map as an Overlay Zoning District. The District Report shall be approved by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)