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Pulaski adopts historic zoning guideline expansion to cover commercial downtown properties
Summary
The board approved an ordinance to extend historic zoning review and guidelines beyond residential West Hills to include commercial properties in parts of downtown, giving the local historic zoning commission authority to review rehabilitations.
The Pulaski board voted to adopt a historic zoning guideline and ordinance that extends review authority to commercial properties beyond the residential West Hills district.
Board members said the historic zoning commission had worked on the issue and wants broader authority to review rehabs and help property owners access grant funding in the downtown area. One board member explained the change would give the city’s historic zoning commission and the board the ability to review rehabilitation work in the proposed district, while noting the state historical commission retains its separate role.
Board member Massey moved to adopt the historic zoning guideline and ordinance; Massey and board members recorded a second and then a roll-call vote. The transcript records several “aye” votes and the measure was adopted.
Supporters said the expanded guidelines would provide consistent standards for rehabs and could help building owners apply for grants. The board's action formalizes a review path that proponents said would protect historic integrity while allowing eligible properties to pursue funding or rehabilitation.
