Landmarks Commission briefed on zoning code rewrite and forthcoming codified Old Town standards
Summary
Staff told the commission the zoning code rewrite is in a near-final draft and that Old Town guidelines will be codified; owners will need variances for changes that fall below the new minimum standards such as replacing with vinyl siding.
Staff updated the commission on an ongoing zoning code revision that will codify Old Town guidelines as minimum standards for approvals. The staffer said the Planning and Zoning Commission will receive the draft in the next 30–60 days for a recommendation to city council and that staff will provide recommendations on applications once the new code is in place.
"These will be codified standards, which would be, like, the new minimum threshold," staff explained, noting that changes such as installing vinyl (referred to in discussion as a prohibited "bride"/vinyl siding) will require a variance unless they qualify as maintenance. Commissioners discussed that codification will provide clearer staff recommendations to aid the commission when making conditions of approval.
Staff encouraged commissioners to review the draft when it reaches the Planning and Zoning Commission and offered to coordinate feedback through a designated liaison. The commission agreed that clearer, codified standards will streamline reviews and reduce ambiguity in future applications.
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