Living in an historic neighborhood brings with it advantages (lower taxes, for instance) and also unique responsibilities. In order to maintain the visual continuity of the neighborhood and retain its historic status, the Armory Park Historic Zone Advisory Board (Advisory Board) reviews all desired changes to the exterior of a property including all structures, walls, fences, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: As a property owner in an historic district, any and all changes you wish to make MUST be reviewed by the Advisory Board, whose recommendations are then presented to the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission. Failure to have the appropriate approvals may have severe consequences, which include fines, formal zoning violations, loss of the historic preservation property tax incentive, and having to restore a building to its prior condition. It is much easier to adjust a project while it is still in the planning stages.
It is strongly recommended that any changes you are considering are informally presented to the Advisory Board prior to having formal drawings or any work begun. The brochure, “Armory Park Historic District Guidelines for Remodeling, Renovation, and Construction” has additional information. To obtain a copy of the brochure, or for additional information, please contact the current chairperson of the board, Nadine Rund, 622-5676 or the alternate contact, Phyllis Factor, 623.-8722.
The board meets at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall located on E. 16th St. at S. 5th Avenue on the 3rd Wednesday of the month when needed at 7:00 p.m. Formal reviews must be placed on the agenda several days prior to the meeting to be included.
I am considering purchasing a home in the historic district of Amory. If I purchase the house I want to put shutters on the outside. Do I have to get that approval since it does not exactly change the structure of the home, but actually adds character?