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Citizen Participation in the Demolition Review Process – Neighborhood Conservation District

WHAT IS THE NCDC?

The purpose of the Neighborhood Conservation District Committee (NCDC), in part, is to give neighborhood associations, residents and other concerned parties a chance to chime in on demolition proposals. This gives neighborhoods the same opportunity for input as City Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Adjustments on proposals that will impact neighborhoods and quality of life. View the map of the Conservation District HERE (pdf).

WHAT IS THE CITIZEN’S ROLE?

Citizens and neighborhood associations are given standing in the law that enables the NCDC. Each Councilmember has a representative, and it is their task to, at the dais, represent the interest of the neighborhood associations within the district they represent. Per the NCDC legislation, demolition permits within the Neighborhood Conservation District are evaluated based on a list of criteria (below), including “The stated position of adjacent neighbors, neighborhood associations, or other interested individuals or organizations, either provided in writing in advance, or during public comment at the hearing.”

WHAT CAN I DO?

NCDC members want to hear what you think about demolition proposals. Chime in on any active proposed demolition by emailing the NCDC members HERE.

Click HERE to view NCDC agendas.

HOW DOES THE NCDC DECIDE TO APPROVE OR DENY A DEMOLITION REQUEST?

Applications for demolition permits within the NCD are evaluated with the citizen input in mind but also according to the following criteria:

(1) The current condition of the structure as evidenced by photographs provided to the NCDC members at the hearing;

(2) The architectural significance of the subject structure;

(3) The historical significance of the subject structure;

(4) The urban design significance of the structure as it relates to:

i. Pedestrian perception and movement;

ii. Height, area and bulk of the structure and how it relates to the street scene, traffic, and to other buildings in the vicinity;

(5) The neighborhood context of the subject structure, including the condition and architectural, historical and urban design significance of other structures in the vicinity of the subject structure;

(6) The overall effect on the block face;

(7) The proposed length of time the subject site is anticipated to remain undeveloped;

(8) The proposed plan for redevelopment; and

(9) The stated position of adjacent neighbors, neighborhood associations, or other interested individuals or organizations, either provided in writing in advance, or during public comment at the hearing.

Click HERE to read the enabling legislation for the NCDC.

Categories : Advocacy

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