How was the Evergreen Quarter Historic District identified? |
| The proposed district was identified by a team of consultants who completed a historic resources survey of the Mile Square as part of the Downtown Specific Plan (November 2002). |
| What are the boundaries of the district? |
| The district is bounded by Locust Street to the east, Redwood Drive to the west (east side only), University Avenue to the North, and Evergreen Cemetery to the south. |
| Have residents participated in the designation process? |
| Public participation in the designation process is required by City Council Resolution No. 18842. In June 2003, a meeting was held in your neighborhood to introduce the concept of district designation, explain the designation process, and solicit volunteers to participate in a neighborhood advisory committee. The committee was approved by City Council in July and met in September and October to decide on a name and discuss the boundaries. A public workshop was held in November 2003 to explain the designation process and provide information regarding the benefit to and obligations of residents and property owners within a district. |
| Why is the district called Evergreen Quarter? |
| The Community Advisory Committee selected the name Evergreen Quarter Historic District to reflect its association with Evergreen Cemetery and because it represents approximately one fourth of the downtown Mile Square area. |
| Who nominated Evergreen Quarter Historic District for designation? |
| The district was nominated by the Evergreen Quarter Historic District Community Advisory Committee. |
| What are the responsibilities of owners and residents of properties in a historic district? |
| If your property is located within the Evergreen Quarter historic district, all exterior alterations, additions, repairs, and the like require a Certificate of Appropriateness application that must be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Board and/or staff of the Planning Division. This includes alterations that do not require building permits. This does not mean you cannot make changes to a building. It does mean that proposed changes must be compatible with the existing architectural character and meet the City’s Residential Historic District Design Guidelines and design review criteria of the Cultural Resources Ordinance. |
| Are there any incentives to owning a home in a historic district? |
| The City offers a number of incentives to owners of designated historic properties which are described in this link to the city's Historic Preservation web page. |
| How can I find out more about the district? |
| Connect to the Historic Resources Inventory Database and search by district name to read about the significance of the district. |
