§ 10.102. HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS  


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  • Properties may be designated individually as a Galveston Landmark (GL) or collectively as a Historic Overlay District (HOD). Following designation as a GL or a HOD, affected property owners shall comply with the requirements of this Division, other ordinances of the City, and the City of Galveston Design Standards for Historic Properties ( Historic Design Standards ), which are maintained by the Historic Preservation Officer.

    A.

    Galveston Landmarks. This designation may be applied to a structure, object, site, or building that is at least 50 years old and is deemed to have historic significance in accordance with the criteria in Section 10.104.A, below.

    B.

    Historic Overlay District. This designation establishes a historic district encompassing historic, contributing and non-contributing structures. Areas within a HOD retain their underlying zoning designation for land use and the overlay requires conformance to the Historic Design Standards.

( Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18 )