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Committee orders study of historic-preservation rules after Marycliff residence removed
Summary
Wildwood planning staff reported the recent demolition of the Marycliff residence and the committee voted to direct staff to investigate strengthening the city’s voluntary historic-preservation program, including possible changes to when protections should move from voluntary to mandatory.
The Wildwood master-plan committee voted to direct city planning staff to investigate strengthening how the city treats historic assets after staff reported the recent removal of the Marycliff residence at the Mariners Retreat Center.
Committee members decided the city should study possible changes to the voluntary historic-preservation policy so the group can consider whether some protections should become mandatory or carry clearer criteria. The motion was made by Miss Clark and carried after a roll-call vote.
Why it matters: Committee members said the loss of Marycliff, a house more than 170 years old, shows the limits of the current voluntary program and prompted questions about incentives, legal tools and the city’s ability…
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