Old Manteo Residential Historic District-1982

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OLD MANTEO RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
This document was prepared by the Planning and Zoning Board and the Mantso
Board of Commissioners with funds provided through the North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Office of
Coastal Management.
Consultants: Randy Nester and Marcia McNally
August 1982

OLD MARTEO RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
1.0Purpose
The Old Mantso Residential Historic District, hereinafter referred
to as the "District",is a part of the most valued and important assets
of Manteo. It is established for the purpose of protecting and con-
serving the heritage of the town, the island, county and State= for
the purpose of safeguarding the character and heritage of the District
by preserving the District as a whole and any individual property
therein that embodies important elements of its social, sconomio,
cultural, political, or architectural and townscape history; for the
purpose of promoting the conservation of ouch District for the educa:
tion, pleasure and enrichment of residents of the District and the
town of Manteo, the island, county and State as a whole; for the purpose
of fostering civic beauty; and for the purpose of stabilizing and
enhancing property values throughout the District as a whole, thus
contributing to the improvement of the general health and welfare of
Manteo and the residents of the District.
2.0 Historic District Establishment
The Old Manteo Residential Historic District is hereby established
as a district which overlaps and overlays existing zoning districts,
the extent and boundaries of which are a indicated on the official
zoning map for the Town of Manteo. The boundaries of the Old Manteo
Residential Historic District are as shown on the official zoning map.
3.0 'Permitted Uses
The Old Manteo Residential Historic District contains several
zoning classifications. All uses permitted in any such district,
whether by right or as a special use, shall be permitted in the
Historic District according to the procedures established for such uses.
4.0 Authentic Restoration or Reconstruction
4.1
Where it is found by the Historic District Commission that an
application for a building permit covers activity constituting an
authentic restoration or reconstruction in the same location as the
original location and in the original conformation of the structure
of a structure of historic and/or architectural significance to the
Historic District, such activity may be approved by the Board of
Commissioners following approval by the Historic District Commission.

4.2 Approval SubJect to Conditions
The Board of Commissionera,in approving such authentic reconstruction
or restoration, may attach reasonable and appropriate conditions to the
approval, such that the public health, safety and general welfare shall
be protected.
5.0 Parking Waiver
Where the Historic District Commission, in considering an application
for a certificate of appropriateness, shall find that the number of
off-street parking spaces required by the zoning ordinance would render
the building incongruous with the historic aspects of the District,
part or all of the parking requirement may be waived upon recommendation
of the Historic District Commission and action by the Town Board of
Commissioners. This will be waived only if (1) there shall be no
problem created by additional on -street parking, and (2) there is no
threat to the public safety.
6.0 Designation
The Manteo Planning and Zoning Board is hereby designated as the
Historic District Commission and to exercise all the duties and
responsibilities and to possess the authorities described herein.
At least two members of the Planning and Zoning Board shall
have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history
or architecture.
7.0 Commission Powers
7.1 General Responsibilities of the Commission
The Commission shall seek to promote, enhance and preserve the
character of the District provided the Commission shall not require
the reconstruction of individual or original buildings or structures
or portions thereof.
7.2 Specific Authority and Powers
The Historic District Commission is authorized and empowered to
undertake such actions reasonably necessary to the discharge and conduct
of its duties and responsibilities as outlined in this ordinance and
Part 9A, Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of the
State of North Carolina, including but not limited to the following.
a. To recommend to the Board of Commissioners districts or areas
to be designated by ordinance as "Historic Districts."
b. To recommend to the Board of Commissioners that designation of any
district or area as a Historic District be revoked or removed.
o. To consider and grant or deny applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness.

d. To give advice to property owners concerning the treatment of the
historical and visual characteristics of their properties
located within the District, such as color schemes, gardens and
landscape features, and minor decorative elements.
e. To propose to the Town Board changes to this or any related
ordinance and to propose new ordinances or lave relating to the
Historic District or relating to the total program forthe
development of the historical resources of the Town of Manteo and
its environs.
f. To cooperate with other Town of Manteo boards or commissions or
with agencies of the Town of Manteo or other governmental units{
to offer or request assistance, aid, guidance, or advice concerning
matters under its purview or of mutual interest.
g. To publish information about, or otherwise inform the owners
of property within the District, of any matters pertinent to
its duties, organization, procedures, responsibilities, functions
or requirements.
h. To undertake programs of information, research, or analysis
relating to any matters under its purview.
i. To report violations of this ordinance, or related ordinances to _
the local official responsible for enforcement.
J. To assist the Town d Manteo staff in obtaining the services of
private consultants to aid in carrying out programs of research
or analysis.
k. To accept funds granted to the Commission from private or non-
profit organizations.
1. To contract, with the approval of the Town Board, for services or
funds from the State of North Carolina and agencies or departments
of the United States government.
m. To recommend to the gown Board and the State of North Carolina
structures, sites, objects or districts worthy of national, state
or local recognition.
n. To initiate and participate in negotiations with owners and other
parties in an effort to find means of preserving buildings
scheduled for demolition.
r o. To conduct public hearings on applications for Certificates
of Appropriateness where the Commission deems that such a hearing
is necessary.
P. To organize itself and conduct its business by whatever legal
means it deems proper.
q. To exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are
required elsewhere by this ordinance, the General Statutes'of North
Carolina or by the Town of Manteo.

8.0 Required Certificate of Appropriateness
No exterior portion of any building or other structure (including
masonry walls, fences, light fixtures, steps and pavement, or other
appurtenant features) nor above -ground utility structure nor any type
of outdoor advertising sign shall be erected, altered, restored, moved
or demolished within such district until after an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness as to exterior features has been
submitted to.and approved by the Historic District Commission. The
municipality shall require such a certificate to:be issued by the
Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit granted for the
purposes of constructing, altering, moving or demolishing structures,
which certificate may be issued subject to reasonable conditions
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Part. A Certificate of
Appropriateness shall be required whether or not a building permit is
required. Any building permit or such other permit not issued in
conformity with this section shall be invalid.
The Town of Manteo and all public utility companies shall be
required to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to initiating
any changes in the character of street paving, sidewalks, trees,
utility installations, lighting, walls, fences, structures and buildings
on property, easements, or streets owned or franchised by the Town of
Manteo or public utility companies.
9.0 Required Procedures
9.1 Application Submitted to Appropriate Administrative Official
An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be
obtained from and when completed filed with the Planning and Zoning
Board. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness shall be
considered by the Historic District Commission at its next regular
meeting, provided they have been filed, complete in form and content,
at least 7 calendar days before the regularly scheduled meeting of
the Commission; otherwise consideration shall be deferred until the
following meeting.
9.2 Contents of Application
The Commission shall, by uniform rule in its Rules of Procedure,
require data as are reasonably necessary to determine the nature of
the application. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
shall not be considered complete until all required data have been
submitted.
Nothing shall prevent the applicant from filing with the applica-
tion additional relevant information bearing on the application.
9.3 Commission Action on Application
The'Commiseion shall take action on the application and in
doing so shall apply the Review Criteria outlined in this Ordinance.

'The Commission's action on the application shall be approval,
approval with modifications, or disapproval.
Prior to final action on an application, the Commission, using
the guidelines in this Ordinance, shall make findings of fact
indicating the extent to which the application is or is not congruous
with the historic aspects of the district.
9.4 Reasons for Commission's Actions to Appear in Minutes
The Commission shall cause to be entered into the minutes of its
meetings the reasons for its actions, whether it be approval, approval
with modificationa, or denial.
10.0 Review Criteria
10.1 Intent
It is the intention of these regulations to insure, insofar as
possible, that buildings or structures in the Historic District shall
be in harmony with other buildings or structures located therein. How -
evert it is not the intention of these regulations to require the
reconstruction,or restoration of individual or original buildings or
prohibit the demolition or removal of same or to impose architectural
styles from particular historic periods. In considering new construc-
tion, the Commission shall encourage contemporary design which is
harmonious with the character of the District.
In granting a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission
shall take into account the historic or architectural significance
or the significance of the relationship to the townscape of the
structure under consideration and the exterior form and appearance of
any proposed additions or modifications to that structure as well
as the effect of such change or additions upon other structures in
the vicinity.
10.2 Exterior Form and Appearance
The following criteria shall be considered, when relevant, by the
Commission in reviewing applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Lot coverage, defined as the percentage of lot area covered by
primary structures.
- Setback, defined as the distance from the lot lines to the
building(s).
- Building height.
- Spacing of buildings, defined as the distance between adjacent
buildings.
- Exterior building materials.
- Proportion, shape, positioning, location, pattern and sizes
of any elements of fenestration.
- Surface textures.
- Roof shapes, forme and materials.
- Use of local or regional architectural traditions.

- General from and proportions of buildings and structures, and
relationship of any additions to the main structure.
- Expression of architectural detailing, such as porches, lintels,
cornices, brick bond, and foundation materials.
- Orientation of the building to the street.
- Scale, determined by the size of the units of construction
and architectural details in relation to the size of man and
also by the relationship of the building mass to adjoining open
space and nearby buildings, structures, and fences.
- Proportion of width to height of the total building facade.
- Effect of trees and other landscape elements.
- Appurtenant fixtures and other features such as lighting.
- Structural condition and soundness.
- Walla: physical ingredients, such as brick, stone or wood
walls, wrought iron fences, evergreen landscape masses, building
facades, or combinations of these.
- Color.
- Ground cover or paving.
- Maintenance of pedestrian scale and orientation as well.as
provision for safe pedestrian movement.
10.3 RESERVED
10.4 RESERVED
10.5 Interior Arrangement Not Considered
The Historic District Commission shall not consider interior arrangement.
11.0 Certain Changes Not Included
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary
maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in the
Historic District which does not involve a substantial change in design,
material, or outer appearance thereof.
12.0 Delay in Demolition of Bnildinga Within Historic District
An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizing
the demolition of a building or structure within the District may
not be denied. However, the effective date of such a certificate
may be delayed for a period of up to 180 days from the date of approval.
The maximum period of delay authorized by this section shall be
reduced by the commission where it finds that the owner would suffer
extreme hardship or be permanently deprived of all beneficial use
of or return from such property by virtue of the delay. During such
period the Historic District Commission may negotiate with the owner
and with W other parties in an effort to find a means of preserving
the building. If the Historic District Commission finds that the
building has no particular significance or value toward maintaining
the character of the District, it shall waive all or part of such
period and authorize earlier demolition or removal.

13.0 Review of Application by Commission
As part of its review procedure, the Commission may view the
premises and seek the advice of the Department of Cultural Resources
or such other expert advice as it may deem necessary under the
circumstances.
14.0 Compliance
Compliance with the terms of the Certificate of Appropriateness
shall be enforced by the Building Inspector. Failure to comply
with a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be a,violation of the
Boning Ordinance. The discontinuance of work or the lack of progress
toward achieving compliance with a Certificate of Appropriateness for
a period of three months shall be considered as a failure to comply
with a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall prohibit, impair, or
limit in any way the power of the Town of Manteo to prevent the
construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, or removal
of buildings, structures, appurtenant fixtures, or outdoor signs
in the Historic District in violation of the provisions of this
Ordinance. The enforcement of any remedy provided herein shall
not prevent the enforcement of any other remedy or remedies provided
herein or in other ordinances or laws. (See C.S. 160A-175 and
16OA-989).