Join us at the upcoming Public Information Meeting to learn more about the draft Neighborhood Character Standards and to share your thoughts!
When and where: Monday, August, 3, 2015, from 6:00-7:15pm in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill.
During the meeting, Town staff will provide an overview of Neighborhood Character Standards and answer questions. This session will be taped, and the video will be posted on the Neighborhood Character Standards webpage.
Note: An additional Public Information Meeting will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015; the meeting will be a repeat of this August 3rd meeting and will provide an additional opportunity to learn about the proposed Standards and offer input. The August 31st meeting will be from 6:00-7:15pm in the Council Chamber at Town Hall.
What are Neighborhood Character Standards (NCS)? These are a zoning tool that can be used to protect the character of a neighborhood and also allow flexibility, room for reinvestment, and change that is compatible with surrounding structures/homes. These standards are contextual – For example, when new construction or an addition is proposed, the applicant must demonstrate that the new construction/addition is compatible with the surrounding homes.
How do these Standards relate to Historic Districts? Staff iscurrently recommending that these Standards apply to the local Historic Districts as a pilot program, in addition to the existing regulations. These Standards could help Town staff and the Historic District Commission when reviewing applications for new development or additions.
Share your thoughts! The Town is using a web-based tool called OpenComment (https://codestudio.opencomment.us/lumo-topics) to gather feedback on the draft Standards and other topics related to the LUMO update. Please share your feedback and thoughts!
