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Neighbors, city staff discuss proposed South Side historic overlay zone, debate height, windows and petition process
Summary
City staff presented a draft South Side historic overlay that would add neighborhood-specific design guidelines for new construction and rehabilitation; neighbors discussed a proposed 40-foot height cap, window-repair rules, parking orientation and the requirement that 51% of property owners sign a petition to trigger formal city review.
City of Flagstaff staff and South Side residents spent two hours reviewing a draft historic overlay zone aimed at guiding future development in the South Side neighborhood while preserving its architectural character.
Dina Varnice, a South Side property owner who helped shepherd the draft, told attendees that "what the overlay zone does is defines boundaries, defines an area where we actually have the power to guide future development while preserving our areas character and history." City staff in attendance included Lauren, the city's heritage preservation officer, and Sarah Dector, who said she helped develop the neighborhood plan that generated the overlay idea.
The draft would not change base zoning but would add design guidelines layered on top of existing city code. Key elements in the draft include: a recommended parking…
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