Thomasville Municipal Code

Chapter 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION*

Section 9-0A ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Section 9-1 Purpose.

Section 9-2 Compliance with zoning code required.

Section 9-3 Definitions.

Section 9-4 Penalty.

Section 9-5 9-5--9-20. Reserved.

Section 9-20A ARTICLE II. THOMASVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Section 9-21 Created.

Section 9-22 Operational responsibility; staff function.

Section 9-23 Number; appointment; terms; compensation.

Section 9-24 Powers.

Section 9-25 Power to adopt rules and standards.

Section 9-26 Conflict of interest.

Section 9-27 Record.

Section 9-28 9-28--9-45. Reserved.

Section 9-45A ARTICLE III. ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC DISTRICT AND PROPERTIES

Section 9-46 Research and surveys required.

Section 9-47 Recommendations.

Section 9-48 Preliminary reports.

Section 9-49 Selection criteria for historic district.

Section 9-50 Boundaries for historic district.

Section 9-51 Classification of property.

Section 9-52 Selection criteria for historic property.

Section 9-53 Boundaries designating properties required.

Section 9-54 9-54--9-70. Reserved.

Section 9-70A ARTICLE IV. ADOPTION OF DESIGNATION ORDINANCE

Section 9-71 Source of proposal for designation.

Section 9-72 Required components.

Section 9-73 Public hearing.

Section 9-74 Commission's recommendation.

Section 9-75 City council's options.

Section 9-76 Report required.

Section 9-77 Notice of designation.

Section 9-78 Property status may be frozen.

Section 9-79 Compatibility with zoning code.

Section 9-80 9-80--9-95. Reserved.

Section 9-95A ARTICLE V. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

Section 9-96 Required for change in appearance.

Section 9-97 Not required for ordinary repairs or change of paint color; maintenance.

Section 9-98 Conformity of new structures required.

Section 9-99 Guidelines and criteria.

Section 9-100 Submission of plans.

Section 9-101 Issuance.

Section 9-102 Denial.

Section 9-103 Reasons for rejections required; building official bound.

Section 9-104 Public hearing; notice; right to be heard.

Section 9-105 Interior alterations not considered.

Section 9-106 Technical advice.

Section 9-107 Time limit for action on application.

Section 9-108 Undue hardship.

Section 9-109 Compliance required; legal proceedings authorized.

Section 9-110 Time limit on commencement of construction.

Section 9-111 Record of proceedings required.

Section 9-112 Authority to negotiate for acquisition.

Section 9-113 Appeals.

    *Cross references--Buildings, construction and related activities, Ch. 5; trees and landscaping,  Ch. 20; zoning, Ch. 22.

    State law references--The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings, O.C.G.A.  8-2-200 et seq.; buildings presenting special hazards to persons  or property, O.C.G.A.   25-2-13; grants to municipal corporations for repairs on facilities of  historical value, O.C.G.A.  36-40-1 et seq.; Facade and Conservation Easements Act of 1976,  O.C.G.A.  44-10-1 et seq.; Georgia Historic Preservation Act, O.C.G.A.  44-10-20 et seq.