Article 175-88, 175-89, 175-89.1, 175-90, 175-91, 175-93, 175-96
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- Chester Street and downtown business areas
- Geographic extent
- Applies to Chester Street and downtown business areas, downtown residential area, and properties designated as local historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. landmarks within the HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Front Royal DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2..
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Actions requiring administrative review
Razing/demolishing/moving non-contributing structure; construction of accessory structure less than 500 sq ft; substantial alteration of non-contributing structure; addition to non-contributing structure increasing size by less than 100%; landscaping, fences and signs in conformance with design guidelines.
- Certificate of appropriateness required
No building or structure within the Chester Street and downtown business areas of the Historic Front Royal District shall be erected, reconstructed, altered or restored unless and until an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall have been approved under the provisions of this Article.
- Demolition approval
No historic landmark, building or structure within any historic district shall be razed, demolished or moved until approved by BAR. Owner may have right to raze if offers to sell at fair market value for specified period.
- Exemptions from review
Repainting same color; repair in kind; storm windows/doors; antennas/skylights not visible; plant materials; outside storage without structural changes; improvements without building permit; changes not visible from public; temporary window signs.
- Major actions requiring BAR review
The razing, demolishing or moving of a designated landmark or contributing structure; construction of any new main building or accessory building exceeding 500 sq ft; any addition or substantial alteration increasing square footage; any significant change to exterior architectural style; any addition to non-contributing structure increasing size by 100% or more; any fence or sign not in conformance with design guidelines; any other major actions with substantial effect.
- Restrict conversion of single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. dwellings
To restrict the conversion of any existing single-family dwelling into a multi-family dwelling, commercial property, or any other non-residential use.
- Restrict new multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. dwellings
To restrict new development of multi-family dwellings in the residential zoned areas of the Historic District.
- Guidelines and criteria for review
Consider historic/archaeological/architectural value, age, compatibility, view from public street, setting, effect on trees, appropriateness of exterior features, etc.
- YardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. recommendation
BAR may recommend to Board of Zoning Appeals variances to normal yard requirements to retain historic appearance.
From the ordinance
No building or structure within the Chester Street and downtown business areas of the Historic Front Royal District shall be erected, reconstructed, altered or restored unless and until an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall have been approved under the provisions of this Article.