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POWERSTEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.50 OF THE CITY CODE, RELATED TO THE
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COMMISSION ("HARC"), AND ITS AUTHORITY TO DELEGATE REVIEW TO
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WHEREAS, on May 13 2014, the City Council (`"Council) of Georgetown, Texas, held a
workshop to review and discuss the rules and regulations governing the Historic and
Architectural Review Commission ("HARC") and Historic Overlay Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Council found that a comprehensive review and modification of the
development standards, rules and procedures that affect properties located in a Historic
Overlay District and/or listed on the Historic Resource Survey was needed to create a balance
between land use regulations and historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Council adopted Resolution 052714-N on May 27, 2014, designating the
amendment to the UDC relating to development standards, rules, and procedures that affect
properties located in a Historic Overlay District and/or are listed on the Historic Resource
Survey as an emergency item; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the Council adopted Ordinance 2015-34 amending portions
of the Unified Development Code ("UDC") relating to the development standards, rules and
procedures that affect properties located in a Historic Overlay District and/or listed on the
Historic Resource Survey with an effective date of July 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Council determined that certain revisions were necessary to Chapter 2.50
of the City Code in order to implement these amendments to the UDC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1; The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
Ordinance implements the vision, goals, and policies of the Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive
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Plan and further finds that the enactment of this Ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with
any other policies or provisions of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2: The meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things conducted
in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
SECTION 3: Chapter 2.50 of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as described in
EXHIBIT A.
SECTION 4: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTIONS: If any provision of this Ordinance, or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable.
SECTION 6: The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest, This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of State Law and
the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
APPROVED on First Reading this of day of , I �AN e 2015.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Second Reading this q�� dayof NUt'-115' 2015.
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Jes6Arettle, City Secretary
By: � A' YV-U,-v
Bridget Chapm6, C t Attorney
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Sec. 2.50.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the "Historic and Architectural Review Commission" of the City
of Georgetown (the "HARC"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. HARC shall be composed of not less than seven regular members. All seven
members shall be either registered voters of the City or owners of real property
that is designated as historic, either in the City's hi&teFk—,ufv-k-yffistor
Surygy, designated as a loor with a state or federal
historic designation, or located within the Downtown or Old Town Overlay
Districts. Those members that are Georgetown -registered voters must have
resided within the City for one year preceding their appointment. Any current
Commission member who does not meet these eligibility criteria shall be able to
finish their current term of office. Members shall be appointed in accordance
with the City Charter.
Z'possibleHAshall include a minimum of two memers who are,
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property owners in the h��DoTArntown Overlay District and a maximum
two members from each of the following categories having a demonstrated
interest *in the downtown area or skills in design review. Members of the
Commission may meet one or more of the categories.
1. Licensed architect;
4. Developer, contractor, or realtor; and
5. Property owner or non -owner tenant within the Downtown Overlay
District.
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appointed to the Commission to fill any remaining appomitments.
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D. The City Council shall also appoint up to three persons who would be qualified
to serve on HARC as Commissioners-in-Traiina. Commissioners -in -Training
shall not serve as alternates or as proxies for any Commissioner, but
Commissioners -in -Training shall be eligible to be appointed to the position of
Commissioner upon the expiration of the term of a regular Commissioner or
upon the creation of a vacancy on the Commission.
The Ci 's
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hereby designated Historic Preservation Officer and shall have as a principal duty the
administration of this chapter and the coordmiation of the City's various efforts and
programs furthering historic preservation.
Sec. 2.50.030. Historic and Architectural Review Commission Training.
Annual training shall be mandatory for all members of HARC. Such training shall
include special orientation and training sessions for commissioners and staff members
who participate in design review. Staff shall prepare a briefing that explains the specific
training topics to those HARC members who, for legitimate reasons, miss a scheduled
training session.
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The HARC has the power and it shall be its duty- I
A. To make recommendations to the City Council on the designation of hi4efk--sites
err�etsflistoric Overlay DiaWcts Md Historic
B. To act and assist the City Council in formulating design guidelines and other
supplemental materials relevant to historic preservation or design review;
C. To approve or disapprove Certificates of Pe • stgn-eemphe+tee
and
D. To render advice and guidance, upon request of the property owner or occupant,
on new construction or the restoration, alteration or maintenance of any historic
resource or other building within the districts; and
Sec. 2.50.050. - Delegation of authority.
A. The HARC shall have the express authority to delegate review of specific projects
(as defined by majority vote of the HARC} to either:
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1. A subcommittee • the HARC composed • at least three members; •'
2. City staff as designated by the City Manager.
B. Any permit issued pursuant to such delegation of authority shall require the
signature • the chair • vice -chair •' the HARC and any • may • appealed
to the full HARC.
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