2016 Bylaw creating NCD - 2016 ATM Article 29

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TOWN CLERK'S CERTIFICATE LNatha lieL Rice, Clerk of the T own ofLexington, Massachusetts, here�� the adjourned session of the 20\8/�oouu|To�vn �4eetio�held on\�arcb2],20l6'Ue following motion cuodoowas adopted under ARTICLE 29. ARTICLE 29: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS —NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS MOTION: That the General Bylaws of the Town be amended as set forth in the motion attached to the report of the Planning Board on this article, a copy of which is on tile with the Town Clerk and the Planning Board, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format o[the Code of the Town of Lexington, ARTICLE g: TEXT OF MOTION, PLANNING BOARD REPORT Add a new Chapter 78 to the Code of Lexington as follows: Chapter 78Neighborhood CnmxorvwtiooDiofric s 1. PURPOSES (a) This Bylaw enables the establishment ofNci�bhodzuudCmoscrvndooDisbjoa Districts the [o�roo[ Lexington for the ;oUnuo � (NCDs) to recognize that the Town of Lexington contains unique and distinctive neighborhoods and areas which contribute significantly to the overall character and identity nf the Town and which are worthy ofpreservation and protection. The Town aims to preserve, protect, and cnhance t!icse neighborhoods through Ole establishrnent of Neighborhood ~ ' (ii) to promote conservation and preservation of existing buildings; to encourage new conslruction that will complernent and be cornpatihle with existing Buildings, Scttings and nciglthorhood charaeter; and to Uosier appropriate reuse and upgrading o[ Buildings and Structures in designated neighborhoods; (iii) to provide residents and propert) owners with the oppo to participate in planning the future m[ their neighborhoods; (i,) to promote wider public knowledge about and appreciation for Lexington's distinctive neighborhoods and their Buildings, Structures and Settings; (v) and by furthering these purposes, to enhance public ‘/c]/arc by offering current and potential Lexington residents o variety ufneighborhoods from which to choose, thereby making the Town a more attractive and desirable place in which to live and work.