NUMB:
911966
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. NARDELLI AND MCNAMARA-MCGRAW
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to architectural review requirements for new construction of single- family, 2-family and multi-family dwellings.
SECS:
200-24-1 am
200-24.5 cr
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance requires that a certificate of appropriateness be issued prior to construction of any new single-family, 2-family or multi-family dwelling in a single-family residence, 2-family residence, multi-family residence, restricted office or residential and office zoning district. The certificate would be issued by a 5-member architectural review board if the board finds that the proposed dwelling would be generally compatible with existing dwellings in the surrounding area. The ordinance also establishes the criteria that the board is to use in determining whether or not a proposed dwelling would be compatible with its surroundings. These standards relate to overall appearance, building size and mass, rooflines, and materials and colors used. Decisions of the architectural review board may be appealed to the common council. Remodeling projects, construction of additions and garages, and all types of construction in historic districts and urban development areas shall be exempt from the requirements of this ordinance.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-24-1 of the code is amended to read:
200-24. Permits Required. 1. REQUIRED. No person may erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert to new uses, raze or demolish any building or structure, nor install therein any equipment, occupy and use any building, structure, equipment or premises or cause the same to be done or commence any excavation on any premises without first obtaining a permit from the commissioner and paying the fee as prescribed by this code. Permits may be issued at the discretion of the com...
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