HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC regulationsText of the City Ordinance:
Sec. 23-115. Certificate of appropriateness required.
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Sec. 23-119. Prohibited considerations.
In its deliberations under this article, the commission shall not consider
interior arrangement or use and shall take no action hereunder except for
the purpose of preventing the construction, reconstruction, alteration,
restoration, moving or demolition of buildings, structures or appurtenant
fixtures, in the district, which are deemed by the commission to be obviously
incongruous with the historic aspects of the district.
The Little Rock City ordinance further states what criteria that new
construction shall be reviewed:
Sec 23-120. – General Criteria
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(f) Generally, new construction shall be judged on its ability to blend with the
existing neighborhood and area of influence. The commission shall
consider, but not be limited to the factors listed for alterations in paragraph
[subsection] (d).
(d) When evaluating the general compatibility of alterations to the exterior of
any building in the historic district, the commission shall consider, but not be
limited to, the following factors within the building's area of influence:
(1) Siting.
(2) Height.
(3) Proportion.
(4) Rhythm.
(5) Roof area.
(6) Entrance area.
(7) Wall areas.
(8) Detailing.
(9) Facade.
(10) Scale.
(11) Massing.