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Planning staff previews rewritten South Norfolk Historic District design guidelines, proposes more administrative reviews
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Planning staff and consultants presented a rewritten set of South Norfolk Historic District design guidelines on Feb. 11, proposing more administrative approvals and clearer guidance for compatible infill and alternative materials.
Planning Director Nat McNamara and consultants from Commonwealth Preservation and Work Program Architects presented the city’s proposed update to the South Norfolk Historic District design guidelines at the Feb. 11 work session, describing a comprehensive rewrite intended to clarify review standards and reduce procedural burden for property owners.
Project manager Matt McCormack and consultant Rachel Paulson said the district—created locally in 2001 and listed on the National Register—covers roughly 700 properties. The consultant team…
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