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Part 16, Chapter 20H — Hotel Row Landmark District
§ 16-20H.001
Statement of intent.
Sec. 16-20H.001. Statement of intent.
The intent of the regulations for the Hotel Row Landmark District is as follows:
(1)To preserve the integrity of the district, which consists of a single block of six commercial buildings containing rare examples of Atlanta's turn-of-the-century commercial architecture and which block contains six commercial buildings which are typical American late-19th- and early20th-century commercial style structures;
(2)To preserve the environment, character and physical appearance of the district;
(3)To ensure harmony and compatibility of visual qualities and spatial relationships throughout the district;
*Cross reference—Historic preservation program, § 64041 et seq.
(4)To ensure new construction is compatible with and sensitive to the existing character of the district;
(5)To ensure that original design characteristics of the commercial structures serve as a base line description against which all future plans for rehabilitation and new construction will be judged for harmony, compatibility and appropriateness;
(6)To encourage economic revitalization; and
(7)To preserve and enhance the important aesthetic appearance of the district so as to substantially promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Atlanta.
(Code 1977, § 16-20H.001)
§ 16-20H.002
Scope of regulations.
Sec. 16-20H.002. Scope of regulations.
(1)The existing zoning map and regulations governing all properties with the Hotel Row Landmark District shall remain in full force and effect. The following zoning regulations shall be overlaid upon, and shall be imposed in addition to, said existing zoning regulations. Whenever the following overlay regulations are at variance with said existing zoning regulations, the following regulations (chapter 20H) shall apply. All other statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, or other governmentally adopted regulations pertaining to properties within this district shall continue to apply, and any variance between said other regulations and these overlay district regulations (chapter 20H) shall be governed by the interpretation provision set forth in section 16-20.011(c) of the Code of Ordinances.
(2)Except when otherwise explicitly provided, the provisions of chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances shall apply to this district. (Code 1977, § 16-20H.002)
§ 16-20H.003
Boundaries.
Sec. 16-20H.003. Boundaries.
The boundaries for the Hotel Row Landmark District constitute an overlay Landmark District (LD) zoning district, which district shall be re-flected in the official zoning maps of the City of Atlanta. All of the regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to the entire district. (Code 1977, § 16-20H.003)
§ 16-20H.004
Organization.
Sec. 16-20H.004. Organization.
The overlay zoning regulations for the Hotel Row Landmark District are composed of two parts. The first part consists of general regulations. The second part consists of specific regulations. Both parts shall apply to all property located within the district. (Code 1977, § 16-20H.004)
§ 16-20H.005
General regulations.
Sec. 16-20H.005. General regulations.
The following general regulations shall apply to the Hotel Row Landmark District:
(1)Certificates of appropriateness shall be required as is generally provided in chapter 20 of part of the Code of Ordinances, provided that a partial demolition shall require of Type IV certificate of appropriateness only when said partial demolition will result in the loss of significant architectural features which destroys the structure's historic interpretability or importance.
(2)Variances. The urban design commission shall have the power to hear, grant and deny variances from the provisions of this chapter (20H) when, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of its provisions in a particular case will regulations in unnecessary hardship. The procedures, standards, criteria, and appeal provisions for decisions regarding such variances shall be the same as those specified in chapter 26 of part 16 of the Code of Ordinances, which provisions are hereby incorporated herein.
(3)Notwithstanding any other existing zoning regulation(s), the following uses and structures, whether principal, accessory, permitted, or transitional, shall be prohibited in this district:
(a)Broadcasting towers, line-of-sight relay devices for telephonic, radio or tele-
(d)Housing for security gates or grilles shall be placed under a sign band, awning or canopy whenever possible. When such placement is not possible, housing for security gates or grilles shall be painted to match the building façade.
(10)Awnings.
(a)Awning frames attached to storefronts, doors or windows shall replicate the shape of the covered area and fit within that area.
(b)Awnings shall be attached to the storefront in that area above the display and transom windows and below the cornice and signboard area, or mounted in that area between the storefront display window and the transom window.
(c)Awning material shall be fireretardant canvas duck or textured mat finish vinyl or acrylic.
(d)Multiple awnings on a single building shall be closely matching in color and style.
(e)Only that portion of the awning used for signage shall be illuminated.
(11)Canopies.
(a)Original canopies shall be retained.
(b)Replacement canopies are permitted only when original canopies cannot be rehabilitated.
(c)Installation of new canopies, where none previously existed, shall be permitted only when they adhere to the characteristics of the architectural style of the original structure.
(12)Special features.
(a)The eight-foot covered alley between the building located at 211—215 Mitchell Street and the building at 217—221 Mitchell Street, and which connects these two (2) buildings, shall be retained.
(b)Replacement materials for the alley shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated and shall match the original in size, material, design, pattern, color and texture whenever possible.
(13)Development controls.
(a)Minimum yard requirements. The building setback line existing on the date of enactment of this chapter shall be maintained.
(b)Maximum height. The building heights existing on the date of enactment of this chapter shall be maintained.
(c)Pedestrian circulation requirement. Compliance with the pedestrian space plan is not required in the Hotel Row Landmark District.
(Code 1977, § 16-20H.006)
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