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Council adopts clarifying updates to Chapter 50 historic preservation ordinance
Summary
Council approved edits to Chapter 50 to define "ordinary maintenance," set application completeness requirements, add administrative approval timelines and allow the historic preservation officer to grant a certificate of appropriateness if the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee does not act within the existing 90-day period.
Jessica Salle, the community services director, presented proposed updates to Chapter 50 of the Nacogdoches Code of Ordinances on Feb. 20, saying the changes would add clarity and transparency to the historic preservation process.
Salle said the revisions define "ordinary maintenance" (for example, replacing a 1-over-1 wood window in the same size and color), clarify that applications must be complete before the Historic…
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