Archive for January, 2011

Home-Based Businesses in Old Town

Posted on January 20th, 2011 in City Council, Political Action.

On Tuesday , January 25th, the City Council will review proposed changes to the UDC that currently control how people work out of their homes. There are two main schools of thought – regulate or don’t regulate. There are also two different geographic views: regard the Old Town Overlay District as a distinct area to […]

Limitations on Residential Additions and Infill

Posted on January 20th, 2011 in City Council, HARC.

Also coming before Council on Tuesday, January 25th is an amendment designed to establish design guidelines and HARC involvement with regard to residential changes in the Old Town Overlay District. Old Town Overlay District Limitations on Residential Additions and Infill.

Certificate of Design Compliance Required for Historic Demolitions

Posted on January 20th, 2011 in City Council, HARC.

Coming for its first hearing with City Council on Tuesday, January 25th is a welcome amendment to the UDC that finally gives HARC the discretion to forbid the demolition of a historic property. Certificate of Design Compliance for Demolitions. Currently any historic structure may be moved or demolished 175 days after the Historic and Architectural […]