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Staff to consolidate multiple historic overlays into one design‑review overlay
Summary
The draft would combine several Newport historic district overlays (Buena Vista, York Street, East Row) into a single overlay with uniform guidelines; Monmouth would remain separate because it follows different demolition/new‑build rules.
Staff told the commission the update consolidates several separate historic district overlays into a single historic design‑review overlay to reduce confusion about which overlay applies.
Wendy Mueller said Buena Vista, York Street and East Row are now subject to the same guideline document and can be treated as one overlay rather than four. "So instead of having 4 and you have to go, wait. Am I 1, 2, 3, or 4? Essentially, the historic districts are in 1 overlay," she said. The Monmouth district would remain separate because it is treated differently for demolition and new‑build standards.
Commissioners noted the change is mostly a cleanup that aligns the zoning text with the single design guideline document adopted previously; staff said the consolidation will be codified so applicants and administrators can more easily determine review requirements.
