Portland City Code ch. 14

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 3.
Parent Document: Portland City Code ch. 14
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/ae8cabd1-66eb-4a1c-9224-92bbca5e792f ↗

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3. Use of tandem spaces to meet desired
8.7.5 Demolition review
parking levels, consistent with the built
A. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to
pattern of the neighborhood, is strongly
preserve and protect buildings within the
preferred. Parking shall be located on the
District that contribute significantly to one’s
side or in the rear of a building, and not
understanding and appreciation of the
within the front 10 feet of depth of the
architectural, cultural, and/or social history and
building. The only exception shall be for
development pattern of Munjoy Hill and which
lots smaller than 2,000 square feet, which
are outside any designated historic district
shall be permitted one garage door on the
(“Preferably Preserved Buildings”), encouraging
front façade no wider than 30% of the
owners of such Preferably Preserved Buildings
building width, but no less than nine feet.
to explore alternatives to demolition. To
In that case, the garage door shall:
achieve this purpose, the issuance of
a. Be of high quality design, consistent
demolition permits for Preferably Preserved
with the character and pattern of the
Buildings is regulated and may be delayed as
rest of the façade, including windows
provided below.
as appropriate.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this
b. Be located on one side of the façade.
subsection, the following words and phrases
(See Figure 8-I.)
shall have the meanings set forth below:
B. Alternative Design Review. Within the District,
1. Demolition. Removal of more than 10% of
developments are only eligible for the R-6
the front façade of any building, removal of
“Alternative Design Review” as outlined by the
the primary roof line, or removal of 50% or
following process, which shall supersede the
more of the building surface, determined
process in the City of Portland Design Manual
cumulatively over a three-year period. In
in cases of conflict:
kind replacement or similar replacement
1. Any use of Alternative Design Review must
(such as new windows or siding that may
be approved by a majority of the Historic
differ from the original) is not considered
Preservation Board after a required public
demolition.
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