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Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Chapter 23. Zoning, Land Use And Development Regulation |
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Article VI. Resource Protection Standards |
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Division 5. Historic Preservation |
| § 23-651. Purpose and intent, findings of fact. |
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The purpose and intent of this division is to protect the historic resources of the city through establishing standards for the creation of local historic districts, for nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places, and for the issuance of certificates of appropriateness for work undertaken in the locally adopted historic district(s). Findings of fact: a. There are located within the city districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects and areas, both public and private, which are reminders of past eras, events and persons important in local, state or national history, or which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the city and its neighborhoods, or which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived. b. In recognition of these assets, the historic preservation element of the comprehensive plan was enacted and includes a policy to consider a historic preservation ordinance. c. A study entitled "Historic Properties Survey of Lake Wales, Florida" was completed by Historic Property Associates, Inc. of St. Augustine Florida in 1988 to catalogue historical buildings in the downtown business district and in those areas that were closely tied historically or stylistically with the downtown. d. Through the dedicated efforts of local groups and individuals, the value of a district and several sites, buildings, structures, objects and areas, both public and private, have been recognized by their inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the state inventory maintained by the division of archives. e. The recognition, protection, enhancement and use of such resources has a public purpose, being essential to the health, safety, morals and economic, educational, cultural and general welfare of the public, since these efforts result in the enhancement of property values, the stabilization of neighborhoods and areas of the city, the increase of economic benefits to the city and its inhabitants, the promotion of local interest, the enrichment of human life in its educational and cultural dimensions, serving spiritual as well as material needs, and the fostering of civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past. f. It is the policy of the city to encourage beautification and general improvement of and cleanliness within the city by requiring the installation of appropriate landscaping which will enhance the community's ecological, environmental and aesthetic qualities and which will preserve the value of the property. g. The city commission desires to take advantage of all available state and federal laws and programs that may assist in the development of the city. |
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(Ord. No. 2008-11, § 7, 5-20-08) |
| § 23-652. Criteria for historic designations. |
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Criteria in this section shall be used to review National Register nominations and for establishing historic districts as zoning overlay districts under this chapter. Sec. 23-652.1. National Register nominations. The nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places shall be reviewed by the city using criteria established by the federal government in 36 C.F.R. 60.4, as amended. Sec. 23-652.2. Historic overlay districts. This section sets forth criteria for the use of the city in deciding to establish a new historic district or to approve a request for the establishment of such a district or expansion of an existing district. The proposed district must be a geographically compact area including a concentration of structures and/or sites documented to meet one (1) or more of the following criteria: a. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places; b. Eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; c. At least forty (40) percent of the structures are fifty (50) years of age or older and satisfy any one (1) of the following criteria: 1. Associated with a significant local, state, or national event; 2. Identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; 3. Identified as the work of a master builder, designer, or architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the city, state, or nation; 4. Recognized as valuable for the quality of its architecture and retains sufficient elements showing its architectural significance; 5. has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study of a period, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials; 6. Embodies distinguishing characteristics or architectural style or elements of design, detailing, materials or craftsmanship that render it architecturally significant or valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials; 7. Is a recognizable part of a geographically definable area possessing a significant concentration or continuity of sites, buildings, objects, or structures united in past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development; 8. Is a recognizable part of an established and geographically definable neighborhood, united in culture, architectural style or physical plan and development; 9. Associated with a singular location that is unique or possesses singular physical characteristics that make it an established or familiar visual feature; 10. Demonstrates a likelihood of yielding significant information in terms of archaeology, history, or prehistory. |
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(Ord. No. 2008-11, § 7, 5-20-08) |
| § 23-653. Certificates of appropriateness. |
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Effective on Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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A certificate of appropriateness is required for work within an adopted historic district if the work meets the criteria set forth in section 23-227. A certificate of appropriateness may be issued by the historic board through the process set forth in that section. This section sets forth the standards for issuance of a certificate of appropriateness. Sec. 23-653.1. General review criteria. The decision on all certificates of appropriateness, except those for demolition or relocation, shall be guided by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. The historic board may also adopt guidelines specific to a historic district and shall be guided by the following visual compatibility standards: a. Height. Height shall be visually compatible with that of adjacent buildings. b. Proportion of building. The width of building, structure or object to the height of the front elevation shall be visually compatible to buildings and places to which it is visually related. c. Proportion of openings within the facility. The relationship of the width of the windows in a building, structure or object shall be visually compatible with buildings and places to which the building, structure or object is visually related. d. Rhythm of solids to voids in front facades. The relationship of solids to voids in the front facade of a building, structure or object shall be visually compatible with buildings and places to which it is visually related. e. Rhythm of buildings, structures, objects or parking lots on streets. The relationship of the buildings, structures, objects or parking lots to open space between it and adjoining buildings and places shall be visually compatible to the buildings and places to which it is visually related. f. Rhythm of entrance and porch projection. The relationship of entrances and projections to sidewalks of a building, structure, object, or parking lot shall be visually compatible to the buildings and places to which it is visually related. g. Relationship of materials, texture, and color. The relationship of materials, texture, and color of a parking lot or of the facade of a building, structure or object shall be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the buildings to which it is visually related. h. Roof shapes. The roof shape of the building, structure or object shall be visually compatible with the buildings to which it is visually related. i. Walls of continuity. Appurtenances of a building, structure, object, or parking lot such as walls, fences, and landscape masses shall, if necessary, form cohesive walls of enclosure along a street, to ensure visual compatibility if the building, structure, object, or parking lot to the building and places to which it is visually related. j. Scale of building. The size of the building, structure, object, or parking lot; the building mass of the building, structure, object, or parking lot in relation to open space; and the windows, door openings, porches and balconies shall be visually compatible with the buildings and places to which it is visually related. k. Directional expression of front elevation. A building, structure, object, or parking lot shall be visually compatible with the buildings and places to which it is visually related in its directional character. Sec. 23-65[3].2. Relocation. In addition to the guidelines provided in subsection 23-652.3., concerning demolition, issuance of certificates of appropriateness for relocations shall be guided by the following factors: a. The historic character and aesthetic interest the building, structure, or object contributes to its present setting; b. Whether there are definite plans for the area to be vacated and what the effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding areas will be; c. Whether the building, structure, or object can be moved without significant damage to its physical integrity; and d. Whether the proposed relocation area is compatible with the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or object. Sec. 23-65[3].3. Demolition. A decision by the historic board on whether to delay (See section 23-227.) the demolition of a building, structure, or object shall be guided by criteria in this section. a. The historic or architectural significance of the building, structure, or object; b. The importance of the building, structure, or object to the ambience of a district; c. The difficulty or the impossibility of reproducing such a building, structure or object because of its design, texture, material, detail, or unique location; d. Whether the building, structure, or object is one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the neighborhood, the county or the region; e. Whether there are definite plans for reuse of the property if the proposed demolition is carried out, and what the effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding area would be; f. Whether reasonable measures can be taken to save the building, structure or object from collapse; and g. Whether the building, structure or object is capable of earning reasonable economic return on its value. 23-653.4. Signs BACKGROUND: Signage coordination with an entire building creates a composition that allows the character of the building to express itself. The result is a building front that has a stronger image than the sign or the building alone. GUIDELINES: 1. Position signs to fit within architectural features of the facade. Signage should be subordinate to the building design and should not obscure architectural detail. Use signage to emphasize architectural elements e.g. entry, transom.
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CONSIDER USING SYMBOLS AS SIGNS
INTEGRATE SIGNS WITH ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS . 3. Align signs on an individual building and where possible coordinate size, color and type style. 4. Keep the number of signs to a minimum. Consolidate information with directories. Signs should not overpower the facade. Elements should relate to others in the block. Lettering should be comfortable within the edges of the sign and should be of simple, readable typestyles and properly proportioned. Signs must comply with all other applicable provisions of the Lake Wales Zoning, Land Use, and Development Regulations. 5. Use sign materials compatible with building, facade materials. Signage materials should be durable enough to withstand years of use. Recommended materials include brass plates; carved or painted wood; applied wood and metal letterings; and etched, sandblasted or gilded glass. Unacceptable materials include internally lit thermo-formed plastic letters and signs, imitation wood grain materials, fluorescent colored paints or plastic. 6. Design lighting and mounting hardware as an integral part of the sign. Lighting and mounting should be coordinated with architectural elements of the building. |
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(Ord. No. 2008-11, § 7, 5-20-08; Ord. No. 2020-30, § 1, 12-02-20) |
