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Hertford council hears property-owner concerns at public hearing on proposed local historic district
Summary
At a March 9 public hearing, residents and nonprofit representatives asked whether proposed Local Historic District rules would require review of routine exterior maintenance and worried designation could be financially burdensome; the Historic Preservation Commission said designation aims to preserve downtown character and that certification helps access grants.
The Town of Hertford on March 9 held a public legislative hearing on a proposal to designate a Local Historic District, and residents raised questions about how the rules would affect routine repairs and renovations. Mayor Ashley Hodges opened the hearing, noting the process and statutory authority under North Carolina General Statutes 160D-940 through -951A.
"If you have to change materials, it will come before the Historic Preservation Commission," said Janice Cole, who explained that replacement materials that differ from originals would be considered by the commission. Rachel…
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