Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- All old and historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. districts in the City of Richmond
Extracted standards
11 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Architectural compatibility required
approved by the Commission of Architectural Review ... as being architecturally compatible with the buildings, structures, sites and general character of the old and historic district.
- Certificate of appropriateness required
No building or structure or any exterior portion thereof, sign or paving shall be constructed, altered, reconstructed, repaired, restored or demolished within any old and historic district unless ... approved by the Commission of Architectural Review ... evidenced by a certificate of appropriateness.
- Delinquent taxes bar approval
Approval of a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to this section shall not be granted until satisfactory evidence has been presented to the Secretary of the Commission of Architectural Review that any delinquent real estate taxes applicable to the subject property have been paid.
- Demolition discouraged
The Commission of Architectural Review shall not issue a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of any building or structure within an old and historic district, unless the applicant can show that there are no feasible alternatives to demolition.
- New construction compatibility
The Commission of Architectural Review shall approve new construction which it deems to be compatible with the design, scale, materials, color, height, setback, and other pertinent features of the old and historic district in which it is located.
- Normal maintenance exempt
Nothing in this division shall be construed to prevent the normal repair and maintenance of any exterior architectural feature located in an old and historic district.
- Scope of review - public view
A certificate of appropriateness shall be required for all alterations to a building, structure, or site which is subject to a public view.
- Rehabilitation standards
The historic design, features, materials, finishes and craftsmanship of a property shall be preserved whenever possible. Significant historic features of a property shall be treated with care.
- Signage review
The Commission of Architectural Review shall issue a certificate of appropriateness for signage, the type, size, material, style, and lighting of which is appropriate to the character of the property and to the old and historic district of which it is a part.
- Site improvement review
The Commission of Architectural Review shall issue a certificate of appropriateness for site improvements it deems to be appropriate to the character of the property and to the old and historic district of which it is a part.
- Unsafe conditions exempt
Nothing in this division shall be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any such building or feature which the Commissioner of Buildings shall determine is required for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition.
From the ordinance
No building or structure or any exterior portion thereof, sign or paving shall be constructed, altered, reconstructed, repaired, restored or demolished within any old and historic district unless ... approved by the Commission of Architectural Review ... evidenced by a certificate of appropriateness.