Part 31 — CON – NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT

The purpose of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is to conserve and enhance the residential quality of life within designated neighborhoods; to stimulate maintenance and reinvestment in structures consistent with design guidelines; to facilitate homeownership; and to ensure compatible development along district boundaries.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

Application of this district to specific neighborhoods may be initiated by the city to ensure that a logical district is formed and that appropriate boundaries are drawn to accomplish the stated goals.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

b. In addition to the requirements of the underlying district, other uses seeking to locate in a Neighborhood Conservation District will be required to demonstrate compatibility with existing residential use and provide appropriate buffering between the uses.

3. Siting. All development shall be sited to construct a harmonious street edge. No building front yard setback, within a residential block, shall vary more than five feet from its adjacent neighbors.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

Off-street parking requirements must be fulfilled according to the requirements of the underlying zone. In addition, parking shall be located within or at the rear of structures, and parking lots shall be screened from the public right-of-way. In residential developments of three units or less, driveways shall not exceed the minimum city standards in order to maximize land use efficiency. In residential developments of three units or more, or in the development of other uses identified in the

The underlying zoning district shall establish the basic parameters of the building coverage including setbacks, density, building height and floor area ratio within the Overlay District. All new construction or renovations are required to demonstrate compatibility with existing residential uses and will be subject to the architectural and landscaping requirements of the design guidelines.

1. Permitted Uses.

a. Residential Uses. All residential uses permitted in the underlying zoning district are permitted, with the same conditions, within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

2. Other Uses.

a. All multifamily uses and all other uses permitted in the underlying zoning district are subject to a special use permit and a design permit.

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underlying zone, parking lots shall be treated as landscape plazas with attention to paving surfaces, shade trees, landscape planters and pedestrian walkways. For these projects, a landscaping plan must be submitted for approval by the Planning Director, and must be maintained in an attractive condition.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

The purpose of these provisions is to provide an administrative technique to ensure preservation and maintenance of contributing residential housing stock within the Conservation Overlay District in a manner which accomplishes public objectives, and provides for orderly change within existing housing stock. A Status Report shall be prepared by the Planning Department on the condition of the housing stock in the Conservation Districts within 24 months of Conservation Overlay designation.

1. Targeted Code Enforcement Area. Application of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to a specific neighborhood will concurrently designate the neighborhood as a “targeted code enforcement area.”

a. Concentrated housing and zoning code enforcement is to be carried out within the District.

b. An inventory of all vacant, boarded-up, and deteriorated exterior structures is to be submitted to the Zoning Board as part of the Status Report. Notices shall be sent to all owners requiring compliance with applicable codes. Notices requiring removal shall be sent to property owners where storage or accumulation of household items, or large household appliances or abandoned or inoperable cars are visible from a public street, alley or sidewalk.

c. The City shall have the right of first refusal to purchase all residential properties located within a Neighborhood Conservation District which are offered at tax delinquency sales. The City may make these properties

available for purchase by qualified lower income first time homebuyers.

2. Demolition Control. In order to ensure preservation of the neighborhood character and ensure orderly change and rehabilitation, where appropriate, of existing structures, the following demolition control procedures are required in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

a. No demolition permit shall be issued in a Neighborhood Conservation District, until the structure has been evaluated for its contribution to the neighborhood historical and/or architectural context by a appropriate professionals, either architects, code enforcement/ building inspectors and/or preservation staff as determined by the Planning Department. This evaluation shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator who shall make the final determination whether or not a demolition is appropriate.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

To ensure residential stability within designated Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, each neighborhood so designated shall be eligible for participation in the City’s HOME fund program for lower income firsttime home buyers, and other homeownership programs.

(Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

The purpose of the following provisions is to ensure that new development which occurs on the boundaries of a designated Neighborhood Overlay District is compatible and supportive of the public policy goals established for these districts. These provisions apply to all sites abutting a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

In addition to the regulations of the underlying zoning districts, all development, redevel-

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opment, and building expansions, except accessory dwelling units, on sites abutting Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts shall comply with the following:

1. Siting. All development shall be designed in a manner that is compatible, to the extent possible, with the existing residential structures in the abutting Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

2. Design. All development shall be subject to a Design Permit and must be in compliance with adopted Design Guidelines.

3. Height. While the regulations of the underlying zoning district will control height, all development, redevelopment and building expansions on sites abutting the Neighborhood Conservation District and within thirty feet of existing adjacent Conservation District residential structures, shall transition in height and bulk to create a visually compatible relationship with existing structures. Distinctive architectural features may be allowed additional height if permitted by the underlying district, and if compatible with the neighboring district.

4. Parking. All parking must be screened from view from the first floor of existing residential structures in the Conservation District. This screening may be accomplished by walls, trellises, fencing, and/or landscaping. All development must submit a parking/landscaping plan.

5. All lighting must be designed so that the light source is not visible from the adjacent residential properties nor are the light rays directed or reflected into or on adjacent residential properties.

(Ord. 2024-23 § 6, 2025; Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).

the District. Certificates will not be issued for properties with a recorded Notice of Violation. Certificates will be issued when units comply with applicable codes. (Ord. 2000-18 § 3 (part), 2000).