The creation of a neighborhood conservation overlay is a partnership between staff and the neighborhood. Through the hard work and dedication by both teams, the neighborhood will create a conservation plan that ensures new development will be compatible with the established character of the area. Below are some of the key responsibilities of the neighborhood and staff.

Neighborhood Actions

• appoint representatives to meet with City staff for pre-application meeting
• initiate application process
• survey the district to determine the area's specific needs for an NCO
• photograph properties in the proposed district
• meet with City staff through community meetings to determine the elements included in the development guidelines
• acquire signatures representing 51 percent of property owners in the district in support of the development guidelines to proceed to public hearing

City Staff Actions

• provide petitions/ application to district representatives for signatures
• survey the proposed district to determine eligibility for becoming an NCO
• conduct community meetings to address district needs
• report findings of eligibility to the community
• draft a Neighborhood Conservation Plan
• provide notice to public of Neighborhood Conservation Plan
• present Neighborhood Conservation Plan to Planning Board and Zoning Commission for recommendation; present plan to City Council for final action