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Introduced by Councilor MCReinan, August 9, 1983
CITY n OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) WCb[nra=, Adoptih� Chapter RIv of. the Lewd end Ordi a of
the City of Bangor - Bahgcr Center Revitalization Area Ordinance -
Be it ordaiad 6y W Cttg Coosut of City of Bangor, a fR -
- .WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bangor hereby determines that
the adoption and enactment of the 'Bangor Center Revitalization Area Orilpance
a the City of Bangor" is necessary send appropriate to implement and complete
its duly adopted community development programs for the o-Jerall revitaliZation
of dowatowa Badger;
WOW, THEFEFOREr BE IT OBTAIN® 17C TEE CITY COMCIL OF TBE CITY OF B WR
THAT Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, entitled
'Bangor Center Revitalization Area Ordinance of the City of Bangor' is hereby
adopted and enacted as Chapter M of the That and Ordinaneea of the City of.
Bangor.
STATEMENT OF FACT: This Ordinance is adopted end enactedpursuant
to the sathority vested in the City of Bangor by 30 M.R.S.A. 9§1917,
2151, and 4853 and the Bangor City Charter.
IN CITY COUNCIL
'r August 9, 1982
Consider 2nd Meting in September
Referred to Code s Ordinance
Co 'ttee .and to the a nniug Board.
Deput City Clerk
IN CITY COUNCIL
September 27, 1982
-- Consider 2nd meeting in October.
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ORDINANCE
( TIME,) Adopting Chapter XIV of the Lathe
and prdinmC a of the City of Bangor -
Bangor center aevitalizetion Area Ordinance
In City Cm,ncll October 25,1982
Consider Ist i
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13,1982
In City Council Deceting in January
Vote Ser 2nd meeting 1n es Brow
Vose 8 Yen I No Voting yes Soucy, Cox, Davis, Freekel,loing No hcy,
NaymoutM1, Hilley Voting No Cass
CIt§ Clerk
In City Council January 29,1983
Consider 2nd meeting in Febuary
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In City Councll February 25,1983
coon`sidd`eer� leet�/mMeeUng in April
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IN CITY CCUWIL
April 11, 1983
'Vote to amend passed by the following
yes and no votes. Councilors voting
yes: drove, Cox, Davis, Frankel,
Jordan, Soucy, Weymouth ane Willey.
Councilor voting no: Cass. financed
by addition Is Seed. Vote for passage
as amended Disease by the following yea
and no votes. Councilors voting yea:
Brown, Cox, Davis,. Frankel, Jordan, Soucy
Weyesuth age Willey. Couttilor voting ou.
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BANGOR CENTER REVITALIZATION AAEA ORDINANCE
(TITLN) This Ordinance herein adopted as Chapter 14 of the Laws and Ordinances
of the City of Bangor shall he known and Day be cited as the ^Bangor
Centex Revitalization Area ordinance of the City of Bangor", and shall
he referred to herein as this "ordinance".
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ARTICLE 1-STATEMeET OF PURPOSE
This Ordinance is adopted in accordance with the Charter of the City of
Bangor and the laws of the State of Maine for the following-purposest
1) to promote the public health, safety, convenience, cnsfort, aesthetics,
property, and general welfare of the inhabitants and property owners
a the City oP Bangor;
2) to encourage and promote a public and private partnership for the
purposes of revitalising the Bangor center Area (hereinafter ^Area");
'3) to bring bout a general physical improvement in the Area through the
rebabilttatim oP existing structures located therein;
4)
to eliminate deterioration andblight by mandating the repair and/or
replacement of the exterior surfaces of existing 'structures located
in the Area;
5) to achievestandards of design of exterior surfaces which imp ave or
preserve the architectural character of the existing buildings
located within the Area;
6) to prorate architectural compatibility with surrounding buildings
through harmonious treatment a facades when those buildings o
facades are historically compatible;
to establish a positive and identifiable image for the Area for the
purposes of encouraging private fnveataent, increasing the stability
of property values, and anhaneing the Area's econanic viability;
8) to avoid higher public costs associated with deteriorated or
declining areas;
9) to protect and encourage both private and public investments in the
Area;
10) to promote the development of'a vibrant and vible community by
encouraging the expansion of economic opportunity in the Area;
ll) to provide attractive exteriva by repairing or refinishing building
Surfaces, windows, and other visible features;
12) to establish mdniam property rehabilitation standards for
properties located within the Area; and
13) to define the powers and duties of the administrative officers
sad bodies, as provided hereinafter.
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ARTICLE 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1B 0r Centes Aevitalizatiop Area. The Bangor Center Revitalisation Area
hereinafter Area shell enc®peas and include all properties located
within the boundaries delineated on the Bangor Center Revitalization Area
Map attached hereto on Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
Sec. 21 Regulation. Every build ung, structure, or land within the Area shall be
rehabilitated by their owners, in accordance with the prerisions contained
herein, to comply with the Madonna Property Rehabilitation Standards set
forth in this. ordinance. In addition, apy exterior rehebili-
CBttVe.IDiintepan c chlbrdbad not"alter the architectural.. design of the
ia�d-0' lug,- stru tyre,., or daement thereof OR emergency repairs) to say'
building, structure or land within the Area shall comply with the Design
.Property Rehabilitation Standards set forth in this Ordinance.
Sec. 3 Scene. Tne provisions of this Ordinance shall not be construed to repeal,
abrogate, awul or in aqv manner impair or interfere with the provisions of
other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this
Ordinance. Where this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon land,
building, or structures than is imposed by any other provision of law or
ordinance, the provisions of this Ordiruvice shall prevail.
Sec. 4 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase o
other portion of this Oxdiuence is for way reason held invalid or uncon-
stitutional by espy coat of competent Jurisdiction,. such portion shell
be deed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
determination shall act effect the validity of the remainder of this
Ordinance.
See. 5 Construction of Lange%e. In this Ordimnce, certain teras or words shall
be interpreted as follows:
1Teword "person" includes a firm, association, organization,
partnership, trust, compary or corporation as well as an
imdividual; the present tense includes the future tabor, the
singular numberincludes the plarsl, and the plural includes
the singular; the word "shall" is mandatory, and the wora
in permissive; the word 'building" includes the word
"structure"; the words "property own shall mean the
owner of record in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds.
Terms not defined shell have the customary dictionary
ening arta shell be construed to be consistent with the -
provisions of this Ordimnce.
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ARTICLE 3 - AIWENfSTAATION AND ENE'orecEBO'.MS
Sec. 1 Administration and Enforcement. The administration and enforcement
of this Ordinance shall be the responsibility of the Zoning end Code
Enforcement Administration Officer, hereinafter referred to as the
"Code Enforcement Officer".
Sec. 2 Powers and Duties. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be vested
with full authority and responsibility for the enforcement and admin-
istration of this Ordinance, including, but not limited to the
following powers end duties;
A. Inspection of each property in the Area to detexmfne whether the
property is in conpliance with the Minimum property Rebobilitatlon
Standards set forth in this Ordinance. To accomplish said inspections,
the Code Evfoxcement'Officer, or his duly authorized representative,
in hereby authorized to enter in or open any building, structure,
or'premises located within the Axes at any reasonable time for the
purpose of making inspections mad performing his duties under this
Ordinance.
B. If the Code Errforcesent Officer shall find and determine that any,
property does not comply with the provisions of this Ordinance,
he shall notify the property owner in writing, in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance, of said determination and shall
woke recommendations end/Cr orders as to the corrective measures
necessary to bring the property into compllancewith this Ordinance.
C. Review of all designs, plans and/or sketches for all improvements,
modifications, repairs, installations, rehabilitation or painting
(where the estimated fair market value cost for the materials, supplies,
d/�or labor for the same is leas than $1,000) which affect:
a) the exterior of wristing buildings or structures, b) signs,
c) awnings, d) exterior lighting, a) show windows, f) roof a, g)
rear yards or open space, orh)vacant lots to ascertain whether
or not said designs, plans, aWor sketches for the contemplated
work couform to the requirements of this Ordinance.
D. Approval of such degignm, plans, and/or sketches specified above
so the Code Enforcement Officer determines; to be in accordance with
the provialwa of this Ordinance.
E. In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer does hot approve
a design, plan, or abates under this Section, the applicant may,
request an independent review of the same by the Design Committee.
Said request must be in writing, and shall be processed in accordance
with Article 3. Sec. 5 of this Ordinance.
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F. Review and inspection of the rehabilitation of properties
at various stages a completion to ensure that the same is
conducted and completed in accordhusce with ary approved
designs or plana sM the requirements of this ordinance.
In the event that the Officer determines that the rehabili-
tation is not in accordance with the apprmred designs or
pla.va and/or the requirements of this Ordinance, he shall
so notify the property owner in writing. said notice shall
indicate the nature of the violations and order au1c action
as deemed necessary or appropriate to correct the same.
Sec. 3 Permit Required. He exterior of an existing building or structure,
storefront display window, roof, window,awning, entrance, sign,
Sighting, . appurtenances, or land located within the Area shall be
altered, improved, codified, repaired, rehabilitated, or painted
until a permit therefor has been issued by the Code Enforcement
Officer. provided, however, that a permit ahall not be required
for emergency or minor maintesance repairs which do not materially
alter the existing exterior elements a the building or structure.
No permit shall be issued until the proposed activity complies with
the provisions of this Ordinance. Furthermore, no peanit shall be
issued for work with an estimated fair market value coat of $11Oo0'
or re for naterlala, supplies, and/or. labor'wntilShe proposed
activity has been approved,:by the Revitalisation Area Design Review
Committee (hereinafter "Design Comnittee") pursuant to this
Ordinance. In situations Where a certificate of appropriateness
is required froom the historical Preservation Commission, no permit
under this Ordinance shall be issued until said certificate a
appropriateness hes been issued by the Commission. The isaawbee
ofcoolsa certificate by the Commission shall be determinative of
the campatdblllty of the proposed design or plan with the architecture
of the building.
All applications for a peruit shell be accompanied by a design or
Plan, accurately drawn at a suitable scale,. showing in sufficient
detail the entire building or structure elevation, storefront design,
windows, cornices, colors (including color Mips, if requested),
materials (including samples, if requested), signs, lighting, awning,
and other architectural features. Said plan or design shell be
prepared to aecapteble standards as determined by the Code Eerforcement
Officer or Design Committee. In addition, the Officer or Canadittee
is hereby authorized to require Such additional information as may be
deemed necessary or appropriate for the proper adminlstration and
enforcement a this Ordinance. The Code Enforcement Officer may
accept a sketch outlining the proposed work for projects which do
not require Design C®Ittee approved. For projects which require
Design Committee approval, the Code Enforcement officer shall refer
the application to the Design Committee within ten (10) days of his
determination that the application is in order.
Once the Design Committee has approved un application under this
Ordinance and the building or Structure in question confovma to the
requirements of this Ordinance, further Design Committee review and
approval mill not be required for Me following activities: (1)
repainting of exteriorelementsof the building or Structure in
accordance with precdously approved color schemes; (2) emeagency
repairs to exterior elements of the building, such as replacement
of glass or other broken doororwindow alemeutss (3) renovation
or repair of signs which does not depart frmm the design, approved
by the Committee; (4) minor repairs, as long as said repairs He not
alter the design approved by the Committee. These activities may
be carried cut without a permit under this Ordinance provided that
notification of said activities is filed in writing with the Code
Enforcement Officer.
Sec. 4 Revitalization Area Dear Review Committee EataDllahed. A Revital-
ization Area Design. Review Committee is hereby established in the
City a Bangor for the purpose of reviewing certain applications under
this Ordinance to ensure compliancewith the objectives and rehabili-
tation standards contained hereinThe words "Design Committee' when
used in this Ordinance shall be construed to mean the Revitalisation
Area Design Review Committee.
A. Appointment and Composition. The Revitalization Area Design Eeview
C®ittee shall consist of seven (7) members. The members shall
be appointed annually by the City Council in acoardance withthe
following: she member from the Planning Bootle one member from the
Historic Preservation Commission, two members frmm the public at
large who Shall be residents of the City of Bangor, MAL three
Ensnare from the Area who shall be either owners or tenants of
property within the Area. Each member shell serve until a
successor has been appointed. The Design Committee shall annually
elect Chairperson and Secretary from its mco0ership. Tice
secretary shall keep the minutes end records of theproceedings
of the Design Commmtttee,said minutes shall an" the vote oP Sooh
member upon each question. Each mmmber present at a meeting a
Me Design Committee shall vote on all items before the Committee,
unless excused by the Committee from voting on an Item Sue to a
conflict of.interest. A quonm shall consist of Pour (4) members, but
a amellor -Ember See, adjourn a meeting from one time to another.
Except se specifically provided in this Ordinance, all actions or
determinations of the Design Committee Shall require at least four
(4) affirmative votes. The Planning Officer and City Engineerof
the city of Bangor shall Serveas ex -officio members of the
Revitalization Area Design Review Cmmmittee.
B. maties and Responsibilities. The Design Commlttee'Shall have the
foltowing.duties ar t sespovsfbflitiee under MIS eidinence:
1) Review of all prelhmlna and final designs and/or plans
for all impawements, modifications, repairs, installations,
rehabilitation, or painting (accept for emergency or mdaer
maintenance repairs or rehabilitatim work with an estimated
fair market value cost of less thea $1,0oo Tor materials, supplies,
and/or labor) which effect: (a) the exterior oP
existing buildinga or structures, (b) signs, (c) awnings,
(d) exterior lighting, (a) show wiadnws, (f) rooTa, (g)
rear Ycools or open spaces, or (h) vacant lots to ascertain
a@ether or not said designs or plane for the contemplated
work conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. Such
review shell be in accordance with the provisions aT this
Ordinance.
2) Approval of such designs or plans as the Design Comnittee
determines to be in accordance with the previsions of this
Ordinance.
3) Assistance to property owners in the development of acceptable
rehabilitation designs or plana to bring their properties into
compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
4) Review of properties within the Area and formulation of written
rec�endatima to the property amere outlining nuggestioas
as to such nem -mandatory facade improvements an meq be deemed
appropriate for the building in question.
Sec. 5 Compliance Requirements sad Review Procedure.
A. Subsequent to inspection of the properties as flet forth in See. 2
of this Article, the Code Enforcement Officer shell eeke written
notification to each property owner, arui/or such other persons as
he finds to be responsible for the property in question, whose
property dean not conform to the rehabilitation standards set forth
in this Ordinance. Said noticeshell specify the respects in which
the property fails t0 amply with said standards and shall specify
the connective measures required to bring the property into
compliance with this Oadinaace. Said noticeeh=n be deemed to
be properly served upon the owner or responsibleperson if a copy
is delivered to him personally or sent by certified mail to his
last known address with return receipt requested. In the event
that the .certified notice is returned with receipt showing it has
not been delivered, as eshail be sufficient if a copy of said
Notice is posted in aconspicuous place in or about the structure
affected by said Notice and published in a newspaper of general
cdreulation at least once a week for three (3) coneemtive weeks.
B. Within tbree months from the date of the notice referred to Dore,
the property owner, or his agent, shell avbmdt an application and
preiimin plans to the Code Enforcement Officer. Said application
and plans shall: conform to the requirements of submission set
forth in this Article, addreas all of the violations contained in
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the notice, and contain information p other rehabilitation work
contemplated by the ower. In addition, a property owner may, on
his own initiative, submit an application and plane for review
which shall be reviewed in accordance herewith. For rehabilitation
work with an estimated fair market value cost of less than $1,000
for materials, supplies, e nor labor, the Code Enforcement Officer
shall review the submitted plans and application within thirty (30)
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days frothe date of submission and shall either approve, approve
with anxi flcation, or disapprove the Came. For all other rehehlll-
tation work, the Design C®ittee eha11 review submitted applications
and plans within thirty (30) days fret the date of referral by the
Code Enforcement Officer and shall either approve, approve with
modifications, or disapprove the same. In the event the Design
Committee or Code Enforcement Officer disappa es an application
a plena, written notification Shall be made to the miner or
responsible party as outlived in Paragraph A above. Said notification
shall Identify the reasons for disapproval and make re ®evdatimia
as to the acceptable corrective measures necessary to bring the property
into compliance with this Ordinance.
C. within two months from the date of the notification referred to in
Paragraph B above, the property owner, or hie agent, shell submit to
the Code Enforcement Officer final plays which shall adequately address
the contents of said notification and the provisions oP this Oidivauce.
In the event that the application and/or final plans are determined to
be deficient by the Design Co®Tttee or Code Enforcement Officer,the
owner shall have thirty (30) days from the date of notification to
correct said deficiencies.
D. If, as an alternative to compliance with the uinamna Property
Rehabilitation Standards set forth in Article 4, Sec. 3, the property
owner desires to undertake a property rehabilitation vlsich is saTJect
to the requirements of Article 4, Sec. 4, the owner may so notify
the Code EMoreemvh Officer in writing within two months from the
date of the notice referred to in Paragraph A, above. In the event
that the property ower provides an& a notice, the owner shall have
up to three months from the date of said notice to the Code Enforcement
Officer to submit the required application and preliminary plans. The
Design Committee mov grant an extension to said submission deadline,
Won written request by the property owner, -for goes cruse for }}+aefind
of up to an additional month. Depending upon the complexity and/or
magnitude of the property rehbilitatinu contemplated hereunder, the
Design Committee may extend, upon written request by the property ower,
the deadline for the submission of final plane as set forth in Paragraph
C above for an additional. period of up to two (2) months. To be eligible
for such extensions, the property ower must demwstrate diligent pursuit
of the property rehabilitation. Except as otherwise modified herein,
the provisions of Paragraph B and C above shell apply to properties
within the Area.
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E. All rehabilitation work ueces9ary to meet the standards contained
in this Ordinance shall be completed within me (1) year from
the date of approval of the application and plana by the Design
Committee or the Code Eaforcement Officer or two (2) years from
the effective date of this Ordinance, whichever is earlier.
The Committee may grant an extension of this requirement for
good taws for a period a up to an additional twelve (]2) months.
Applications for such extensions well be submitted in writing to
the Design Committee prior to the established deadline to be
eligible for eauslderation.
Sec. 6 ffioments of Review. In reviewing properties to detemdne compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance and in reviewing designs or plans
submitted in accordance herewith, the Design Committee or the Code
Enforcement Officer shall be concerned with all aspects effecting the
exterior appearance of the properties located within the Area, including,
but not limited to the following:
A. Materials end colors used an all visible exterior areas of the
building(a).
B. Design of show windows, storefronts, and entrance dress, including
materials and types of security devices.
C. Design of signs, methods of illumination, colors, materials and
methods a attacimant.
D. Design of awnings aM canopies, colors, materials, and methods
of attachment.
E. Condition of Parkin arew, rear yards*. open spaces, and vacant
lots.
Sec. 7 Standards of Review. She following standards and considerations shall
be used by the Design Committee or the Code E'nforc®ent Officer in
evaluating applications to determine whether or not the proposed
activity conforms to the requirements a this Ordinance and pronates
the intent can purpose hereof:
A. Materials, techniques, and colors should, where practical, coffioiw
and harmonize -with the architecture of the building. To that end,
correct period sash,doors, cornices, wall materials, and signs
should be considered.
B. Rehabilitation work shall act destroy the distinguishing qualities
or character of the building and its environment. The removal
or alteration of any unique architectural features should be
held to a minimm.
C. Deteriorated architectural features should be repaired rather than
replaced, vdserever possible. In the event replacement is necessary,
the new materials should, where practical, match the materials being
replaced in composition, design, texture, and other visual qualities.
D. R®oval ofpresentday facades which are inappropriate and incompatible
with the existing structure or neighboring properties shall be encouraged.
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E. Colors shall be appropriate to the period and style of the
building and should harmonize with adjacent properties.
F. In general earth tone colors should be utilized for the exterior
surfaces with a second warm and neutral color for trim and
decorative elements. Use of bright colors should be Limited
and confined vainly to the display seems as an attention focusing
device.
G. Nev workadjoining existing buildings shall becarefullyblended'
to minimize the separations unless such a Separation is suitable
to enhance or emphasize the qualities of the original work.
H. Hardware and. lighting flxtuass, where practical, shall be selected
withcare to confers, to authentic work of the period, and to match
remaining originals where such exist.
I. All altercations,improvements, modifications, repairs, rehabilitation,
painting, and other impsovesents shall be haxmouioua and tie in
With existing materials in an acceptable manner.
See. 6 Penalties. Any person, firm or corperaticn being the actual or constructive
owner of any: building or premises which is adjudged to be in violation
a soy of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be gaily of a civil
violation and an conviction shall be fined not less than $10.00 nor more
than $100.00. Each day such a violation is permitted to ovist after
notification shell constitute a sepexete offense. Any fines imposed
pursuant to this Ordinance sba11 inure to the benefit of the City of Seeger.
Sec. 9 Legal Actions. The City Solicitor, or his representative, is hereby
authorized and directed to institute any and all actions and proceedings,
either in law or in equity, that may, be appropriate or necessary to
obtain c®pllance with the provisions of this Oxdinance.
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ARTICLE 4 - MpbeTY RERAHIMMTION 6TANMRC6
Sec. 1 Applicability of Standards. .Tee provision of this Article shall apply
to all exteriorimprovemeuts to existing properties within the Area. It is
required that all c
exterior improvements shall be made in accordance with
the provisions and objectives of this Ordinance. Over and above the codes
aid ordinances of the City of Bangor, the provisions contained in this
Article shall be applied to all properties within the Area, whether
occupied or vacant.
Sec. 2 General Requirements. All work performed in compliance with this Ordinance
ahall be done in a workman like manner and according to accepted standards
of the building trades. Materials need in making repairs shall be of a
quality suitable for the purpose and of a kind normally used to accomplish
the required repeira.
Sec. 3 Minimum Property Rehabilitation Standards.
A. Exterior Walls (Front, Side and Rear).
1) All of the visible exterior walls of all structures located
in the Area shall be included in this requirement.
2) All exposed and visible surfaces shall be repaired, cleaned
or painted to present n acceptable appearance.
3) All defective structural and decorative elements of building
frosts and aides abutting on or visible from streets shall be
repaired or replaced in a workman like manor to maintain as
closely as possible the architectural characterofthat
building. All damaged,sagging or otherwise deteriorated
storefronts, signs, show windows, or entrances sball be
repaired or replaced.
4) All miscellaveoas unused elements on the exterior walls of
the structures such as empty electrical boxes, conduits,
pipes, named sign brackets, etc., shall be removed.
5) All brick and concrete walls shall be cleaned, repaired and
repointed or painted as required by the Design Committee o
the Code Enforcement Officer. Unfinished concrete block wells
shall be painted.
6) All natural stns walla shall be cleaned, repaired, and pointed
as required by the Design Committee or the Code Enforcement Officer.
7) All stucco surfaces shell be cleaned and repaired as required by
the Design Committee or the Code Enforcement Officer. Repaired
and new stucco surfaces shall have a continuous and even finish,
with no, patching visible.
8) No new, fanatme finishes shall be permitted. All defective
formstne finishes shall be restored or removed and the walls
behind them restored.
9) Existing wood siding materials, in sound condition teal
permissible under the City a Bangor Building Code, shall be
slashed, stripped, and painted, if necessary.
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lo) All gutters and rainwater leaders most be in good condition and shall
be repaired or replaced as necessary and shall be neatly located and
securely installed. In no case shall drainage from such building
elements flew onto the public right-of-way.
11) All cornices,
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upper floor Windows, and all otherortions of a building
containing meta or wood trim shall be made structurally sound. Rottwn,
rusted, or weakened portions shall be r r
removed and repaired, o replaced
to maintain as closely as possible the original arnhitecture.All
en,osed metal oxsod shall be painted or stained, or otherwiae
treated for protection.
B. Roofs
1) Roofs shall be kept free of trash, debris, or cry other element which
is not a permanent part of the building or a functioning element of
its mechanical or electrical system.
2) All chimneys, elevator penthouses or other auxiliary structures
on the roofs shall be cleaned and in good repair. All deteriorated
masonry chimneys shall either be removed or restored.
C. Windows.
1) Windows not in the front or side of thebuilding shall be kept properly
repaired or With Fire Department approval, may be bloaed, in which
sills, lintele, and frames, must be removed and the opening
properly closed to metal the materials, design, and finish of the
adjacent Wall.
2) All windows must be tight fitting and have sashes of proper size
and design. Sashes with rotten wood, broken joints or loose mullions
ercgifiy'tins shall be replaced. All broken and missing Windows shall
be replaced With glass or approved clear glazing. All exposed wood
shall be rarefied and painted.
3) Window openings in upper floors of the front and all visible sides
of the building shall not be filled, bearded up, or covered by any
signs. Windows in areas of the upper floors may be backed by suitable
curtains, blinds, interior wood shutters, or other approved materials.
Window glass at any floor shall not be painted except as otherwise
permitted herein.
4) The lintels over windows shall be preserved or restored. Rotten wood
lintels shall be replaced. FLr�comchwork and atone lintels shall be
restored. .
5) All windows, framea, and mullions shall be kept in good repair and
properly, painted.
D. Storefronts.
1) A storefront as a part of the building facade shall be defined to
include:
(a.) The building Pace and the entrance area leading to the door;
(b.) The door, aide lights, transom, show windows, display
platform, devices including lighting and signing designed
to be viewed from the public right-of-way and/or the areas
designed to be visible to the public prior to entering the -
interior portion of the structure.
2) All extraneous and mused hardware, Signing, and equipment shall be
removed.
3) All broken, rotten, or damaged elements Shall be removed and replaced.
All damaged, sagging or otherwise deteriorated doorfronts, show
windows, or entrances Shall be repaired or replaced. The practice
of "patching" or laying materials me m top of the other is not
permitted. Damaged parts Shall be replaced so as to be
unnoticeable as replacement parts.
4) Soft Awnings - Torn, frayed, faded, or dirty awnings shall be re -
dithered, repaired, cleaned, or replaced. Unused awning boxes and
adwere
hSshellbe removed.
5) Show windows Shall not be painted for advertising purposes.
6) No temporary or permanent sign affixed or placed against the inside
Surface of a show window shall exceed 258 of the area of that Show
window.
E. Signa
In addition to the Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinances of the City of
Banger, may from time to time be amended, the following provisions
shall apply to all signs located within the tires:
1) No Sign, billboard, advertising display or Structure, poster or
device shall be erected, hung, affixed, moved, altered, enlarged,
reconstructed, replaced, or displayed in the Area except ad expressly _
permitted herein.
2) Signs shall be maintained in good repair.
3) Temporary signs may be displayed within storefront windows provided
that these signs shall not c re than 258 of the ea of the
windows in which may are. displayed and are on display not more than
forty-five (45) consecutive days.
4) No signs other than those identifying the property where they are
installed or identifying the use conducted therein stall be permitted.
Advertising by materiel or product manufacturers and suppliers shall
not be permitted. A logo, decorative initial, trademark, symbol, etc.
may also be used as part of the sign.
5) Roof top signs, signs above the parapet of a building, billboards,
and other outdoor advertising Signa painted or mounted on structures
other than billboards, except as otherwise herein provided, Stalk not
be permitted. All existing roof top and facade mounted sign brackets
and hardware shall be removed.
6) Flashing or moving signs other than barber poles and time and/or
temperature sigma shall not be permitted.
7) Painted signs on building surfaces are prohibited, except as mayC)
otherwise be provided herein.
8) Flags or barrels my be displayed as long as the poles are maintained
in good condition. Materials of the flags or banners shall not be
faded, torn, or frayed.
9) All highs not conforming In the above regulations shall be removed
within two years from the effective date of this Ordinance,except
billboards larger then sixty (60) square feet, which shell be r ved
within five years of said date in order to amortize the value thereof.
Not withstanding the requirements of this section any symbol, date, or
building title which is a pert of the building facade or has been
in existence as part of the building for over twenty-five years shell
be exempt from this requirement.
F. Lighting
1) The following lighting methods are not permitted for signs and buildings:
(a.) Exposed florescent lighting.
(b.) Exposed quarte or mercury vapor ledge.
(c.) Exposed incondeacent lamps other thanlow wattage, purely
decorative, lighting Add.e72L as provided for herein.
G.�Pex ing Ar¢ee; Yaraa, and Vacant lets
1) Parking Areas.V
All driveways, parking areas, walks, and plazas shall be suitably
surfaced with a herd, dust -free material and shall be maintained in
a neat and clean manner.
2) Yards and Vacant Lots.
All yards and vacant Iota small:
(a.) Be graded in such a way as to provide satisfactory drainage
and an even, smooth ourrace.
(b.) Be kept clean of all trash and debris.
(e.) Be landscaped and provided with trees and shrubbery in a
member deemed appropriate by the Design Committee for
the purpose of achieving the goals of this Ordimpande
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scrammed from public view by fencing material or dense
Plantings compatible with neighboring properties.
(d.) Be maintained in a clean and neat meaner.
H. Exterior Appurtenances
Exterior appurteonces and aecessory structures which serve no useful
purpose, or those in a deteriorated condition which are of economically
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repairable, shall be removed. Such structures include porches,
terraces, entrance platforms, garages, comports, walls, fences,
and miscellaveovs auxiliary structures.
I. Fire Escapee.
All existing fire escapes which are net required by law or ordinance
for utilization of the upper floors of buildings located within the
Area shal l. be removed. All remaining fire escapes shall be palated
and maintained in a saucer compatible with the building upon which
the'seme are located, with the intent to minimi%e their visual impact.
Sec. 4 Design Property Rehabilitation Standards.
In addition to the mandatory standards is section 3 above, spy application
for repairs, replacements, or reconstruction of the ewtexior of a4v
buildings or structures within the Area, other than for maintensace of
the existing exteriors, shall conform to the followingStandards:
A. Exterior Wells (Front, Side end Rears).
1) All of the visible exterior wells of all structures located
in the Area shall be included in tbis requirement.
2) All colors and color schemes owed in the Arco shall be
c®patible with the buildings in the Area.
3) All exterior walls which have not been wholly or partially
resurfaced or built over Shall be repaired and cleaned or painted
in an acceptable mower. Brick wells shall be pointed where
necessary to hatch existing bond. Painted masonry walls shall
have loose naterial removed and be painted a single color except
for trim or decorative details which meq be another color.
Surfaces shall be painted with products,and employing application
methods, that will prevent early deterioration. Patched walls
shall match the twisting adjacent surfaces as to materials, color,
.bond and joining. Clearing a masoaay walls by meaty of sandblasting
not be permitted.
4) Brick walls shall be either preserved im their natural state o
painted a color compatible with neighboring structures. '
5) Real or simulated wood shakes are not considered to be emspatible
.with tbls renewal area and new applications of these materials
will not be permitted. -
6) Gutters and downspouts shall be prepainted, baked enamel, non-
ferrus material orpaintedand shell be compatible with other
building. colors.
7) The removal of cornice work,without prompt replacement will not
be permitted. New cornices shall be compatible' with the
architecture of the building.
B. Roofs.
IT-Talevisim and radio onteunaeshall be located so as to be as
inconspicuocs as possible from the sidewalk across the street.
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2) Roof tap mecbflnical equipment shall be located in such a way as
to minimize its visual impact. Functional equipment may be
retained until major repair or replacement of the equipment
becomes necessary, at which time it shall be repositioned as
above. All mechanical equipment shall be painted with a flat
point in a color compatible with the color of the front of the
building upon which it rests to minimize visibility.
3}, Any new mechanical equipment placed on a.!doof shall be so located
as to be bidden mown the street inso far as practical,
and be as inconspicuous as possiblefrem other view points. New
equipment shall be screened with suitable elements of a permanent
nature finished as to be canpatible:with the rest of the building.
Where such screening is unfeasible, equipment shall be installed
in a neat, presentable manner and shall be painted in such a manner
as to minimize its visibility.
4) Where possible,metal chimneys shall be located so that they cannot
be seen from the sidewalk across the streets either in front of, Or
to one side of, the building.
5) Demers shall be compatible with the design of the buildingst street
facade. The finished materials and colors shall be compatible with the
roof and facade of the building.
b) Other elements added to the roof such as skylights and solar panels
shall be as ineonspicvTus�>ae possible.
C. Windows.
1) The u of exterior abutters shall not be allowed in c where
abutters would not be compatible with the architecture athe
building.
2) All of the windows in a single facade shall be of matching deeigv.
All window openings shall have the same height and width they did at
the time that the wall in which the openings, are located was originally
built. Filling in these openings at the top), bottom, or sides is
not permitted. The following additional requirments shall apply for
all new windows:
(a.) All windows shall have frames, sash,and mullions of a material.;
design, and color appropriate to the architecture of the
building. Where ever possible, the original number of window
lights shall be retained, or the similar proportion and basic
of lights. in a window sha11 be retained.
(b.) Ornamental windows, grllles..enH b Lconettesnag b -incorporated
as a decorative or security device. - ..
(a.) window sills shall be preserved, replaced, and restored to
maintain the original design of the building.
(d.) Installation of exhaust fans, vents, and air conditioning units in
front windows is discouraged. However, where there is noil other
alternative, the unit Should be painted in a color that makes it
as inconspicuous as possible or shall otherwise be suitably
screened.
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3) However, compiiaace vith the requirements of Subsection 2) above
can be waived by the Design Committee shere:
(a.) Structural change to a level of the building would make
the "matching of windows impractical.
(b.) The original design of the building or a major adaptation
does not meet this requirement.
Storefronts.
1) A storefront as a pert of the building facade -shon. be defined to
Include:
(a.) The building face and the entrance area leading to the door;
(b.) The doors sidelights; ' transems,. chow vindover display platforms,
devices includipg.lighting and signing designed to be viewed
from the public right-of-way and/or the areas designed to be
visible to the public prior to entering the interior portion
of the structures.
All elements of the storefront including awuingsr show vindosD�
entrances, signs, lighting, sun protection, security grilles, etc.
shall be compatible with the architecture a the building, except
in those c ss
where a deviating storefront possesses independent
historic or e architectural value. All snob elements shell be
located no higher than one inch below the second story window
sill line.
Atsuedtime as sign panels covering or replacingstorecornices
are removeda the cornice shall be restored or replaced with
compatible material.
Materials used ca storefronts shall be compatible with the
architecture and materials need on the bulldiag itself. Other
factors such an darability� ease of maintenance, and historical
compatibility of materials shall be considered in relation to
future material installation. Formstone, real or'simulated wood
shakess or any other material not approved by the Design Committee
shell not be permitted for any futave use.. All such materials
now in we shell. be kept in good repair or shall be removed.
Soft awnings.
(a.) Existing retractable awning boxes or fixed awning hardware on
storefronts shell be reconditioned to accommodate me awning
-which shall be compatible'wlth the building design. Otherwise,
boxes and hardware shall be removed.
(b.) Awnings if desired, are to be installed along the full width
of mistingboxes and frames and on upper fin ba over
windows only.
(c.) The materials must be flemeproofed and the color of the
material and any graphics or striping shall be compatible
vith the building architecture.
(d.) Rigid or fixed awdngs; smssereens or permanent canopies are
not permitted om any portion of the building front.
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(e.) Awvunge shall not be designed so as to prevent vehicular
movement at the curb or to interfere with improvements to the
public right-of-way such as
street lights, landscaping, and
street furniture. Awnings shell not be lower than seven
(7) feet above the sidewalk and one (1) foot inside the curb
and shell otherwise conform with the provisions of City
Ordinances.
U (f.) Street level awnings shall terminate against the building at
E height not to exceed one in]i below the second floor window
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sill o not higher than the bottom of s first floor cornice,
unless it exists as a part of the cornice.
6) Solid or permanently enclosed or covered storefronts or painted show
windows or show windows replaced by solid materials shall not be
permitted unless treated architecturally as an integral part of the
building facade and compatible with these standards. Where the window
treatment of the first floor is to be modified, these new window
openings shall not be smeller in size than the openings of the second
r third floor windows. These new windows shall be compatible with
the upper windows in the structure.
7) New atorefrwts that project beyond the property lines of the stores
are not permitted, where the original front is behind the property
line and where a new projecting front would not be disruptive to
adjacent stores and is compatible with the building architecture, a
new front may, be installed up to the property line.
8) All new storefronts shell provide, where practical, a street aide
hose bibb to provide water for storefront and sidewalk cleaning and
to aid in watering street trees.
9) Show windows may, be painted for identification of the place of business
when authorized by the Design Committee. Provided, however, that said
identification shall not exceed 10% of the area of that show window.
10) DecA'lccmaxies one square foot or leas inarea
may be affixed to show
windows or entrance door windows when thee esupplied by credit
and companies and carry no text or message other than the identification
of such companies.
11) Doorwgvs and Entrances - In cases where there are doorways to buildings
that arenot incorporated in the storefront, the character of the
originadoorway shall be preserved, where possible. The original
style of theme doorways,, if possible, shall be incorporated into the
design of the remodeled storefront.- The following additional
requirements shall apply to all doorways and entrances:
(a.) Storm and screen doors and hardware visible from the outside
shall be compatible with the entrance doors.
(b.) Any grilles, bare, and grates covering doors or windows shall
be designed to be as compatible with the architecture of the
building as possible.
(c.) Doorways and entrances shall be designed with consideration for
the needs of the handicapped and the elderly.
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E. Signe.
In additim to the Zoning Ordinance and Sign Oedinan e of the City of Bangor,
as any from time to tim be mended, the following provisions shell apply to
all signs located within the Area:
1) Size, shape, letter style(a), colors, design, type illumination
and/or method of installation of all new and existing signs shall
be compatible with the architecture of the building. Design of
signs by graphic designers is encouraged.
2) Materials employed'for construction of signs shall be durable and
weather resistant. Use of plastics or similar materials is
discouraged.
3) Placement of signs shall be restF)'cted to the first floor rely or
as provided for herein Signs shall be designed ino that
they do not interfere wim important architectural details (e.g.
cornices, carved friezes, arches) of the buildings. Placement entirely
an eflat portion of the facade or on an area entirely within the
confines of an opening and lined up with architectural details o
elements i required. In special circumstances, signs my be placed
on upper floors, if it is determined that there is no prudent mane
for accommodating the sign on the first floor consistent with these
provisions.
4) Non -illuminated secondary signs shall be permitted for the identification
of connercial memento occupying the upper floors of a building when they
are different from the business on the ground floor. Such signs shall
not exceed two (2) square feet in arm and not project _®ieeah n me
Inch beyond the surface of the building, nor shell they be placed higher
than the bottom of the first floor cornice or above the storefront.
Lettering dfl applied -to the inside surface of upper floor windows is
permitted in accordance with the pxvvisions of this ordinance.
5) Signa identifying the occupant shall be permitted at rear entrance and
delivery doors, but shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and may
be illuminated.
6) No new marquees shall be allowed an buildings other than operating
theaters or hotels or when marquees are customary and incidental to
the operation of the activity being housed in the building. When
rehabilitated, be existing marquee shall be redesigned so that it is
compatible with the architecture of the building.
7) Signs in the foam of letters, symbols or other graphics may be
incorporated inthe design of any mni� included in the design of a
storefront, provided such signs are compatible with the architecture
of the building and the arcing.
8) Signs my be painted on the inside surface of the show window and
permewnt sign Usable may be hung Inside the show window, but meet
be designed to be compatible with the architecture of the facade and
the text related to the business. Signs painted on the inside glass
and sign panels shall be limited to lettering no greater then six (6)
inches in height. When these signs are the only identifying sign for
the property, they can
a twelve (12) inch lettering. These signs shell
not exceed 205 of the area of the shop front window.
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9) Flat signs shall be placed parallel to the building face and shall
project net more than fifteen (15) inches from said face. Provided,
however, that time and temperature signs erected upon the exterior
wall of a structure for the convenience
of the public may be permitted,
subject to the additional requirements that said signs shall extend no
re, than severity -two (72) inches into the public way, be a minimum of
ten (10) feet from the sidewalk surface, had contain only the time,
temperature, and name of the practises upon which it inrested. Flat
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signs shall not exceed in a two (2)tim¢g.the width in feet of the
frontage of the building. In the asof comer properties, each facade
is to be calculated separately as to size allowed for each. Flat signs
shall be placed no higher than the bottom of the second story window
sill where windows exist and the sign bottom shall be directly above
the storefront orwring/security enclosure. Signe which aren
integral part of the building structure and compatible with theoriginal
architecture of the building are permitted.
10) Flat signs shall be incorporated in the design of the storefront. If
the storefront design includes a courrice, the sign may be incorporated
in the cornice design. If a storefront cornice is not appropriate for
sign, or there is no comics, the sign may be placed either in the
store window or on the portion of the building facade above the store
window/cornice and below the sill of the second floor windows.
11) New tube signs are permitted in the form of a neon graphic where a
light symbol is supplied: by neon tube which is bent to form letters,
symbols and other shapes, permitted only as single tubes on flat
signs above a show window and on the inside of and behind show windows
as provided for herein and as provided for in Article 4, Section 3,
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12) Notwitbstanding provisions of the Sign Ordinance to the contrary,
signs hung perpendicular to the facade of the building shall be
permitted in the Area for the purpose of displaying symbols, logos,
r time and temperature. Such signs and their hanging hardware
shall be compatible with the architecture of the building to which
attached and coordinated with neighboring structures. Furthermore,
such signs shall protrude no more than three (3) feet from the
building surface and shall be a tdnimam of eight (8) feet from the
::phww fk warfare, except time zhd_tempe ature aides, which shall
be governed by the provisions of paragraph 9i -above. All other
projecting signs shall be prohibited.
13) Flags and banners shall be compatible with the architecture of the
building to which attached and neighboring structures. Bamere
should be displayed only from buildings at least two stories high
and shall not be less tllan ten feet above the sidewalk. All banner
polar along one street should be net at the same angle from the
horizontal plane. Barnard may project up to one-third the width of
the sidewalk but not more than five feet, whichever is greater.
14) Super Graphics orurals are
a special fors of outdoor art and the Design
Committee may, permit their application, onwall surfaces that are
predominantly blank except where it would detract from the architectural
significance or historic value of the building or adjacent properties,
upon submission and approval of full-color drawings of the intended
super graphic or mural.
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F. Lighting
1) Exterior lighting shall be limited to lighting fixtures designed to
be in harmony with the ebemacter of the buildings. Flood lighting,
concealed above a ebopfront cornice, may be used to light the facades
of buildings. Lighting of the shops will be encouraged during the
evening hours at times agreed upon by the;;merchants.
2) lighting of the facades of the buildings may be accomplished with
projecting fixtures at the roofline or at the shopfront cornice
line. Such fjxtures shall be inconspicuous and compatible with
building architecture.
3) All lighting and electrical elements such as wires, conceits, junction
boxes, transformers, ballasts, switches, and panel boxes shall be
concealed from view where possible.
6) The following lighting metbode are permitted for signs and buildings:
(a.) Fully recessed fluorescent downlights or wall washers in a
valance box. Box must rw full length of storefront at top
of sign area.
(b.) Internally illwminated box signs and individual letters or back-
lit (halo) letters.
(c.) Fully recessed doemlights or wallwashers in projecting metal
box. Box .must run length of storefront at top of sign area.
(d.) Shielded fluorescent lamps with diffusers in projecting metal
box. Box must run full length of storefront at top of sign
(e.) "Gooseneck Ihcandescent,",poreelain ensmal reflector on bent
metel�fggarm. housing must prevent glare at pedestrian eye,
level.
(f.) Neon tube illumination in the form of a neon tube graphic
where a light source is supplied by a neon tube which is bent
to form letters, symbols or other coupon in various colors are
permitted as fist signs above a show window when enclosed in
a sign box and protected by a glass front and on the inside of
show windows.
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ARTICLE 5 - APPEALS
Sec. 1 Appeals Board DeSigawted. All appeals concerning any decision, order, rule,
or failure to act under the provisions a this Ordinance shall be heard
and decided by the 'Bangor Board of Appeals" (as established under Chapter
IA of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor) in accordance with
the previsions contained herein. The word "Boaoi" when used in this
Ordinance shall be construed to mean the Bangor Board of Appeals.
San. 2 Duties and Respomibilities.
A. Admindstrative Appeals. To hear and decide where it is alleged that
TeTeis an error'in Kay order, requirement, deciaion, determination,
or interpretation made by the Design Committee or the Code Enforcement
Officer. The chsnleeged action may be modified or reversed by the
Board by a concurring vote a at least fou (4) of its merbers.
Provided, however, that the Board shall not substitute its judgment
for a deterednatimn by the Design Committee Or the Code Enforcement
Officer relative to the appropriateness of existing or proposed
anterior characteristics of a building or prise -within the Area.
The appealing party shall have the burden of deamnstrating the
existence of the alleged error.
B. Variance Appeals. To hear and decide where it is alleged that
practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships in the literal
aeorcenent of this Ordinance warrant a vanities farm the require-
ments contained herein. A financial hardship shall not coustitate
grounds for the granting of a variance. Before the Board may
reise its discretion and r
grant a on the basis of alleged
practical difficulties, the record must show that: (1) the variance
will not adversely affect the objectives of this Ordinance, (2) the
variance in not inconsistent with the intent and purpose of this
ordinance(3) a relaxation of the terms oP this ordinance would
not be contrary to the interests of the public, (4) special site or
structural conditions makarre it impractical or impossible to c'
cat certain requirosents of thin ordinance, (5) the variance will
not alter the essential character of the property for which it is
sought or Its neighborhood, nor adversely affect the haomonious
relationship of the property to its surrounding environment. In
addition, in situations in which it is alleged that compliance
with
the Ordinance would constitute an unreasonable hardship, the
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record.
asset show that: (1) the cost a ecmplianee is unreasonable in
comparison to theoverallbenefit to the Area vhinh would be derived
from c®pliance with the Ordinance, (2) the alleged hardship includes
substantially more than Inconvenience or inability to attain a
higher financial return, and (3) the plight of the applicant is
See to unique circimatances arising out of conditions peculiar to
the property in question. In the granting aP variances due to
unreasonable hardship; the Board shall give due consideration to
the potential effect of such a variance on the rehsbilitation efforts
of other property owners within the Area. The Board may grant a
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variance only by s concurring vote a at least four (4) Of its
members and in so doing, may prescribe such conditions and
safeguards as it deems appropriate for carrying out the intent
and purpose of this Ordinance. -
Sec. 2 Appeal Procedure. persons appealing a decision under this Ordinance shall
do so In writing by filing a form for such purposes, together with an
Application Processing Fee in such amount an may be established from time
to time by the City Council by Council Order, with the Zoning and Code
Enforcement Administration Officer. Such appeal must be commenced and
the required administrative fee received by the Officer within thirty
(30) days after the date of the decision to be appealed. Ala appeal
applications shall specifically set forth the gacuuds which form the
basis of the appeals.
A. The Cede pforcemeut Officer shall mediately refer the appeal
together with All materials relative thereto to the Chairperson of
the Hoard for consideration by said Board, as provided herein.
Before taking any action on the appeal, the Board shall hold a
public hearing on the matter. The Board shall notify, by U. S.
.Mall, the owners of abutting property and/or owners a properties
within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property in
question at least seven (i.) days in advance of the hearing. Said
notice scall state the nature of the appeal and the time and place
of the public hearing. Me owners of property shall be considered
to be those against whom taxes are assessed. Failure of any owner
to receive notice shall:. not necessitateanother hearing o
invalidate any, action by the Board. In addition, public notice of
said hearing shall be given in accordance lith Chapter I, Article
8 of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor.
B. The Board shall hold a public hearing on the appeal within thirty
(30) days frcn the date of referral by the Code Enforcement Officer
and shall render a decision on the appeal within twenty (20) days
of the public hearing. Said decision stall be in writing end
shall include a statement of findings and conelusiom, as well as
the reasons or basis therefore, upon all the material. issues of
fact, law Or discretion presented and the appropriate Order, relief
ds denial thereof. Notice of aay decision shall be mailed or band
elivered to the applicant or his agent.
C. Public hearings uba].l be governed by the following:
1) A party may be represented by an agent or an attorney. A
hearing shall not be continued to another time except for.
good cause.
2) A member of the Design Committee, or a duly authorised
repreaentatfve, or the Code Enforcement Off icer should attend
all hearings and present to the Board such plana, photographs,
or other materials Casted appropriate for an anderstanding
of the appeal.
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3) The sppell nt•s case shall be heard first. To maintain
orderly procedure, each side shall proceed without
interruption, questions m be asked through the chain
All persona at the hearing shall abide by the order or
ruling of the Chairperson.
sec. 3 FurtherAppeals. Further appeals may be taken f= any action of the
Bangor of Appeals, within thirty (30) days after the decision
is rendered, by any party, incluiing the Ranger City Council or the
Design Co®ittee,, to the Superior Court from any order, relief, or
denial in accordance with Rule 808 of the Maine holes of Ctv l
Procedure.
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JOHN MLORD
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DEPARTMENT 01 PLANNING ..d COMMUNIly aVIL000111
DATE: September 8, 1982
T0: TICE, Honorable City Council
FROM: The Planning Board
SUBJECT: Referral of Bangor Center Revitalization Area -
Ordinance - C.O.# 82-222
The Planning Board at its regular meeting on September ],
1983 reviewed the proposed "Bangor Center Revitalization Area
Ordinance". referred to it by the City Council.
After considerable discussion of the merits of such a program
for the downtown and the possible difficulties to be encountered
in the application of specific ordinance provisions, the Board voted
unanimously to indicate to the City Council its support for a
mandated facade improvement program for the downtown, but to also
convey its feeling that the proposed ordinance in its present form
is too harsh and restrictive in its effecton downtown property
owners and businesses.
oin In. Loco
Planning Officer