§ 27-504. Historic Resources.

All projects shall respect the historic integrity of the Borough's historic resources.

A. 

Downtown Historic District (Appendix: Historic District Ordinance). All projects in the Downtown Historic District are under the purview of the Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB). Both the district and the HARB were created by ordinance according to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Historic District Act 167 of 1961. The Historic District Ordinance is included as an appendix to the Zoning Ordinance for reference only.

B. 

National Register District. A larger area of the Borough is included in the Phoenixville Historic District that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which is administered by the National Park Service. Projects that include income-producing historic resources within this district may be eligible for an investment (income) tax credit. While there is no specific design review for projects in this district, all applicants an encouraged to respect the historic and architectural integrity of historic resources in this district and throughout the Borough.

Ord. 2227, 12-10-2013