§ 16-20O.001. Statement of intent.

The intent of the regulations for the Atkins Park Historic District is as follows:

(1)

To recognize and maintain the original design of the 1909 plan for Atkins Park created by Edwin Wiley Grove, a prominent businessman, pharmacist, real estate developer and philanthropist of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

(2)

To preserve existing landscape and hardscape features that include the gateways, the by-way, alleys, and general physical character of the district.

(3)

To preserve the historic as-built physical pattern of the district created during the 1909 to 1935 period primarily consisting of single-family residential development, and including spatial relationships between buildings, and spatial relationships between buildings and the street.

(4)

To preserve the architectural history of the residences that were constructed in the district from 1909 to 1935 and to ensure that additions, alterations, and renovations to existing structures are consistent with the historic character of the individual structure.

(5)

To prevent the subdivision or aggregation of existing lots in any manner that would disrupt the historic platting pattern, lot sizes, and spatial relationships established during the 1909-1935 development period, or otherwise detract from the identified historic qualities of the district.

(6)

To preserve the residential character of the area, and to ensure that redevelopment reflects and reinforces the exceptional features established in the original planning.

(7)

To ensure that new construction observes the historic characteristics and maintains a continuing harmony with the character of the entire district. Also to ensure that new noncontributing structures of contemporary design and materials are compatible with and sensitive to the historic character of the district.

(8)

To encourage containment of existing commercial areas and discourage encroachment of the commercial areas into the district.

(9)

To encourage neighborhood revitalization and prevention of displacement of residents.

(10)

To preserve and enhance the historic and architectural appearance of the district so as to substantially promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 2007-41(07-O-0862), § 3, 7-5-07)