PZ 20-013/ORD 20-008
Staff recommendation - Approval
Planning and Zoning Recommendation, April 27, 2020 - Approval, Vote 7:0
Mayor and Council Recommendation - Pending
An Ordinance to Create the Boundaries of an Urban Core within the Established Boundaries of the Downtown Development Authority District of the City of Powder Springs Georgia
Purpose and Intent Statement
It is hereby established that an Urban Core within the boundaries of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Powder Springs with its own geographically described boundaries is hereby established.
The purpose and intent of such a boundary is to protect the historic nature and character of the area by establishing architectural styles, permitted building materials and colors in order to enhance the historic area, provide uniformity in future construction and/or rehabilitation of the existing building stock, to protect the investment of properties and building stock and to further promote the economic development of properties within said boundaries.
The Powder Springs downtown area has a long history and was established as early as 1838 when it was first incorporated as the City of Springville and grew to become a vibrant commercial area in the 1800s with a resort, hotel, retail shops, homes, medical offices and a school.
The existing Urban Core incudes a number of historically significant structures made up of certain architectural elements and materials that create an architectural style of its own and is reflective of the original designs from the major development pattern of the 19th century to mid 20th century Construction was primarily of one and two story buildings with large plate glass storefront windows to allow natural light in the buildings. Materials were of brick, wood horizontal siding, and architectural shingles on the roofs while some were flat but with a parapet. Homes at that time had large sweeping porches with some being two stories.
Therefore it is h...
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