Extracted standards
2 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Board of HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. and Architectural Review approval
No building shall be constructed or used and no land shall be used, for streets or otherwise, and no building or accessory building designated as an historic monument shall be demolished or moved or substantially altered in its exterior construction or appearance and no sign erected unless approved by the board of historic and architectural review.
- Minor exemptions from review
Repainting resulting in the same or substantially the same color. Replacement of windows, storm windows and doors using the same materials, profile and sash configuration as existing windows, storm windows, and doors, or the addition or deletion of window air conditioners. Addition or deletion of television or radio antennas, skylights, solar collectors, or satellite dishes in locations not visible from a public street. Planting of grass, trees and shrubs, but not including landscape treatment which substantially alters the contour of a landmark site. Permitted outside storage which is not visible from a public street. Any interior changes to a structure.
From the ordinance
The purpose of this district is to provide for protection against destruction of or encroachment upon historic areas, buildings, monuments or other features, or buildings and structures of recognized architectural significance which contribute or will contribute to the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural heritage of Surry County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.