CITY OF CHERRYVILLE 116S. MOUNTAIN STREET CHERRYVILLE, N.C. 28021 PHONE:704-435-1709 FAX:704-435-9933 E-MAIL: pgreen@cityofcherryville.com REGULAR WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 @ 5:30 PM CHERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOM 411E. CHURCH STREET CHERRYVILLE, NC: 28021  C  ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION:  I. II.  AGENDA APPROVAL  PROCLAMATION RE: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (See Agenda Materials) pg.(s) 1-2 III. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR RICHARD ELAM (See Agenda Material) pg. 3 IV. PRESENTATION OF POWER POINT RE: PROPOSED BUILDING ORDINANCE, MARKETING COORDINATOR, STEVE PANTON (See Agenda Materials) pg.(s) 4-45  V.  OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT  Provlngexceptonalyenicelbowrcommny Chatimpep4et  blossom 1    CHERE  39  2024 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation  WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville is committed to ensuring the safety and security ofa all those WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are WHEREAS, nearly half, precisely 49%, of all home fires involve cooking equipment; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger ini the event WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half, and WHEREAS, City of Cherryville residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the WHEREAS, City of Cherryville residents who have planned and practiced al home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, City of Cherryville residents will make sure their smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; WHEREAS, City of Cherryville first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, City of Cherryville residents are responsive to public education measures are better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS, the 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you" effectively serves to remind us that it is paramount to learn the importance of having working  living in and visiting our city; and  the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and  of fire in which you may have as little as 21 minutes to escape safely; and  sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; and  and  smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors within the home.  1    THEREFORE, I, H.L. Beam III, Mayor oft the City of Cherryville, do hereby proclaim October 6-12,2024, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this state, and I urge all the people of Cherryville to "Install, Test and Replace" their smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week 2024.  H.L. Beam, Mayor  Paige H. Green, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  (SEAL)  2    pgreen tyofcherryville.com  From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning.  Richard Elam Richard Elam  Monday, September 16, 202410:26AM  pgreen tyofcheryville.com; bdalton tyo/cherry/lle.com Agenda item for Sept 24th City Council Work Session  Would you please place on Agenda the following:  CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD ASAN ETJ MEMBER  WILLIAM SCOTT BEAM 134 Buck Braley Rd Cherryville NC 28021  Mr. Beam would be filling the vacant seat of Veda Jackson.  The term would expire on 6-30-2025. Iwill be asking Gaston County Commissioners to extend the expiration date to  6-30-26, sO that is the date would need City Council to approve Mr. Beam'sterm for. Mr. Beam has experience on these Boards and has agreed to serve on these Boards again.  Cordially, Richard A. Elam 116S. Mountain St City of Cherryville NC 28021 Phone: 704-435-1705 camedhelherele.on  Director of Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement  3    Ordinances Development  Research  Discuss  Coordinate  PRODUCTS  VARB (Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4)  CBD building standards (Chapter8, Article VI) >CBD vacant buildings (Chapter 8, Article VIII)  Murals (Chapter 8, Article VII)  Sidewalk marking (Chapter 24.6)  1    Our road to simplicity  Drop re-listing the fire and general building codes Drop "Unified Development Ordinance" structure Sort design standards: "new" VS "post renovation"  Refer to Zoning Ordinance Set maintenance standards Define boarding standards List tax creditre requirements Make separate ordinances Streamline verbiage    Coordination  Informal Brian Richard VGary VJill VDonna Vickie  Official CMSP BOD  City Council work session (Public Meeting)  (City Counelfinatapprovay    CHER  AT  Standards for Buildings,  Grounds, and Structures in the  CBD  Article VI of Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations  ofthe  City of Cherryville Code of Ordinances  7 /    Agenda  Purpose Applicability Responsibilities Standards Tax credits Enforcement CBD Work Approvals Status report (notional)    Purpose  Keep  historic character property values appeal Prevent  Enhance  blight or vacancy  9    Applicability  l0    WG PORST ST  I 11    Responsibluties ZoningAdministrator Enforcement VInspections Permits  Downtown Director dentinpngoncomplence  VARB  VIncentive Grants VTax Credits Marketing CM MAINSTREET CMERRYLLE SP PROGRAM  Warnings after ratification  12    End state strictures to be in effect for the CBD  Fire and building codes Cherryville Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 8, Article VI)  Standards for Buildings, Grounds, and Structures in the CBD  13    Provisions extant in Cherryville Zoning Ordinance  Newand expanding construction Screening (trash and mechanicau)  Existing building gandgrounds Signage (sidewalk signs, abandoned signs, etc.) Sidewalk clearance  Awning clearance & depth Building materials Roof design and materials  Outdoor storage (prohibited) Indoor storage (limited to 50% and screened) Fencing (no chain link)  14    Standards to be enforced within 180 days  Maintenance  Design  Graffiti removed within14 days Awnings repaired and clean Leaking roofs repaired Walls painted & repaired Cargo trailers restored (no Broken glass repaired Signs not in disrepair  Outside storage prohibited* Inside storage limited* Flowers alive Window displays in place Signs professionally lettered  new)  Per Zoning Ordinance*  5    Boarding standards (to be enforced within 180 days)  Permit timeframe  Times allowed to be renewed  Type boarding  Cost of permit 1stfree 2nd$100 (per window)  When installed Required within Onnon-street 24! hours of broken front facing doors or term boardingis windows. See notes. Duringactive construction.  Notes facing broken windows, long allowed until 1/1/28.  Short term emergency  60 days  once  1stfree 2nd$100 (per building)  Construction  180 days  once  Prohibited: after 7/1/27  Longt term  Notrequired  NA  NA  6    Standards to be enforced upon re-use or renovation  Design  No barred windows No new opaque glass  Awnings  Fabric preferred; plastic prohibited Placement not on multiple businesses Materials and design per zoning ordinance Paint color and scheme approved by ARB Pristine brick surfaces left intact  17    Historic tax credit requirements"  Make minimal changes. Keep historic details.  Don'tadd faux historic details.  Preserve details, materials, and finishes. Don'tuse chemical peels or sandblasting. Protect architectural resources. Ensure new construction is reversable. Differentiate new construction from old.  Repair, don'treplace.  *Adopted from NC Secretary oft the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation  18    Enforcement by zoning administrator  VNotificationin writing  Escalating monetary penalties  Warning citation  $0 $25 $50 $50  1st Citation (issued after 10 days) 2nd Citation (issued after: 3 more days)  3rd Citation (issued after three days & then escalates daily):  Potential civil penalties  VAppeals through 1) city manager, 2) city council  19    Requirements for approval of exterior  renovation work in the CBD  Architectural Review Board: Certificate of Appropriateness  C City of Cherryville: Zoning Permit - Gaston County: Building Permit  C Compliance with all local, county, state codes.  20    Analysis of Maintenance Issues  (1st Draft t- Notional)  21    Immediate maintenance issues (180-day grace)  Repair/paint walls Remove graffiti Repair or board  Remove opaque covering Jan! Building Faith Ministries Old Jacks Pawn Elitel Fire Apparel  Restore cargot trailers McGinnis Furniture Cherryville Distributing  windows Jan building  Flowers and More Old Post Office  Old Post Office  Ribbons  Old Great Outdoors Tai Kwan! Do  Immediate design issues (180-day grace)  Remove outdoor storage Reconfigure Cherryville Distributing Flowers and More  Replace dead Remove abandoned sign  Emplace window display multiple  indoor storage Old Great Outdoors ?  flowers  Alray Tire Office! Supply  Old Pepperoni Express Old! MMI Holdings Cherryville Distributing  Draft--Notional  22    Uponre-use or renovation issues  Remove bars in windows Old Jacks Pawn Old Great Outdoors  Replace multi- business awning  Boarding issues  Replace window  Apply for construction boarding Blue! building Old Post Office  Remove long term boarding NLT1/1/28 Tai Kwan Do McGinnis Furniture ??? Draft-Notional  33    CHERF  CARO  Vacant Buildings in the CBD  Article VIII of Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations  ofthe  City of Cherryville Code of Ordinances  4    Agenda  Purpose Applicability City Responsibilities Definition Owner Responsibiuities Required info Registration fees Exceptions Enforcement  Status report (notional)  35    Purpose  historic character property values appeal  blight or vacancy  26    Applicability  27    Responsibiuties ZoningAdminstrator Enforcement upon request  Downtown Director Administration Maintain registry  CHE R  CIM CHERRYVILLE MAINSTREET S PROGRAM  d8    Definition of a Vacant Building  Used for warehousing No regular hours Not open to the public  49    Registration Responsibiluties of Owners  - Complete registration form Re-register annually  Pay registration fees unless exempt Facilitate entry forinspection ifa asked  30    Required owner information  Contactinfo (owner or local rep)  Address, tax ID Date vacated  Expected occupancy date Request for fee waiver  Agreement to allow entry fori inspection  Signature  31    Vacant building registration fees  Type fee Initial First annual  Due Date Upon registration First anniversaryof $100.00 initial registration ofinitial registration Third anniversary of $1,000.00 initial registration Subsequent anniversary of initial registration  Amount $0.00  Notes  Second annual Second anniversary $500.00  Third annual Each year thereafter  $2,000.00  32    Exemptions from vacant building registration  fees  Fire damage  For sale or lease (actively) Under renovation  33    Enforcement by zoning administrator  Notification in writing  Escalating monetary penalties  Warning citation  $0 $25 $50 $50  1st Citation (issued after 10 days) 2nd Citation (issued after 3 more days)  3rd Citation (issued after three days & then escalates daily):  Potential civil penalties  VAppeals through 1) city manager, 2) city council  3    Current CBD Vacant Building Status (notional)  (exempt from registration fees)  Under active renovation  For active sale or rent Old Dollar General Old Roses  Old BBT Old Post Office Kelly Beam  New Mexican Restaurant Five Spur and Old YMCA  Old Bank of America  Draft-Notional  35    Current CBD Vacant Building Status  (subject to registration fees)  Old MMA Holdings Old Tom's Reef Old Pi Records Old Great Outdoors Old Roses 200 E. Main Old Bank of America  New Bakery (Old Jack's Pawn)  Draft-Notional  30    AMENDING THE BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY OF CHERRYVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA TO CREATE AN ORDIANCE REGARDING: BUILDING MAINTENANCE. ANDI DESIGN STANDARDS IN' THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  OFTHE  WHEREAS, the Central Business District of Cherryville is the heart oft the city and its attractiveness is WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville has previously adopted a Zoning Ordinance which does] provide for the general regulation of construction and general design guidelines for the Central Business District; WHEREAS, a large percentage oft the buildings in the Central Business District are ini need of specific WHEREAS, the Downtown Director has submitted a proposed article tot the Cherryville Code of Ordinances to require a minimum standard for the maintenance ofthel buildings ini the Central WHEREAS, the proposal will prevent blight and provide a standard to promote continued growth and  al key to the economic vitality oft the entire city; and  and  maintenance, and  Business District; and  investment in properties ini the downtown Central Business District; and WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on  at which time interested  citizens, residents, property owners and agencies could bel heard on whether they approved or  disapproved oft the proposed amendment; and  WHEREAS, the Director, City of Cherryville Planning and Zoning has made a recommendation to the NOW' THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED and established by the City Council of Cherryville, North That pursuant to the authority granted by NCGS 160-A-360 and 364, the Official City Code of Ordinances oft the City of Cherryville, North Carolina shall be amended to add the following language to  City Council on this manner.  Carolina assembled in regular session this the  day of  2025, as follows  Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations, as follows:  31 Page 1of5    Article VI. Building Maintenance and Design Standards in Cherryville's Central Business  District.  Sec. 8-151. Intent ofthis ordinance.  This ordinance ensuresl buildings, grounds, and structures in Cherryville's Central Business District (CBD) retain their historical charter, don'texhibit blight or any sign ofv vacancy, maintain and/or enhance property values int the CBD, and form aj pleasing, visually compatible streetscape which draws  businesses and visitors. Sec. 8-152. Applicability.  This ordinance applies to all buildings, grounds, and structures in the downtown CBD, also known as B-1Z zoning, as adopted by the City Council and on file with the Planning and Zoning Department. Sec 8-153. Responsibilities oft the Zoning Administrator and Downtown Director. a) Zoning Administrator. As the city's designated code enforcement officer, the Zoning Administrator will: 1) enforce the requirements of Sec 8-154, 2) enforce the requirements in the City of Cherryville Zoning Ordinance pertaining tot the CBD, 3) upon request by other duly appointed city or county officials, help facilitate building code or fire code inspections ini the CBD, 4) issue permits, and 5) upon ratification oft this ordinance by the City Council, notify CBD owners in writing of existing items b) Downtown Director. The Downtown Director will: 1) monitor compliance with this ordinance and report compliance issues toi the Zoning Administrator 2) facilitate the activities oft the Architectural Review Board in accordance with Sec 8-1561 below regarding issuing Certificates of Appropriateness, 3) facilitate the activities of the Architectural Review Board in accordance with Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, regarding administering the Cherryville Incentive Grant Program (GIGP), and 4) facilitate 8-154. Specific standards for buildings, grounds, and structures in the CBD.  that must be rectified and the corresponding deadline.  applications for historic tax credits.  a)General. All CBD buildings must meet the objectives in Sec 8-151.  b)Compliance with fire safety and building codes. All CBDI buildings must comply with North Carolina and Gaston County fire safety and building codes and are subject to enforcement actions. )Compliance with the City ofCherryville Zoning Ordinance. All CBD buildings must comply within 180 days oft the passage oft this ordinance with the already standing provisions oft the City of Cherryville Zoning Ordinance which include, but are not limited to, strictures regarding: 1) outdoor storage, 2)indoor storage, 3) awning clearance and depth, 4) sidewalk clearance for sales, signage, and d) Design standards for new or expandedi construction in the CBD. Refer to the Cherryville Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 5.10 Non-Residential Building Design Standards) for standards regarding the following and other requirements: 1) screening oft trash receptacles and mechanical equipment, 2)n materials and color, 3) general design, 4) transparency, 5) roof slope and roof materials, 6)sidewalks, 7) awning clearance and depth, and 8) relationship oft the building to the street.  cafes, 5) chain link fences, and 6) temporary sidewalk signage.  38 Page2of5    e) Boarding in the Central Business District Short term 60 days 1stfree once Construction 180 days 1stf free once  Type boarding emergency  Permit  Cost of Times allowed When installed  Notes  timeframe permit tober renewed  Required within 241 hours On non-street facing  2nd $100 (per window) 2nd $100 (per building) NA  ofbroken front facing doors or windows. See note. During active construction. Prohibited after7/1/27  broken windows, long term boarding is allowed until 1/1/28.  Long term Not  NA  required  f)Additional maintenance and/or design standards which must be met immediately 1Graffiti. Graffiti shall be removed at thel building owner's expense within 14 days. 2). Awnings. Fabric awnings must not appear worn or tattered or have missing areas and must be remediated within 180 days. Iffabrica awnings must be replaced, they must meet the color requirements 3) Chipped, faded, or peeling paint. Chipped, faded, or peeling paint is prohibited and must be 4) Visible disrepair. Exterior walls shall be clean and repaired and must be remediated within 180 days. 5) Opaque coverings. Opaque window or door coverings are permitted only during active construction and with aj permit from the Zoning Administrator. Nonconforming windows must be remediated 6) Leaking roofs. Roofs shall be maintained in al leakproof and repaired condition and must be 7) Storefront picture window displays. All storefronts, including those of vacant buildings, shall have either: a) attractive merchandise or business-related displays, b) works of art, or c) a seasonal display. Such displays willl be refreshed at least twice yearly. Initial displays shall be in place within 180 days. 8) Signs. Abandoned signs must be removed IAW the Cherryville Zoning Ordinance and must be remediated within 180 days. All signs in the CBD must bej professionally painted or applied, must not present a graffiti or hand painted look, and must notl be worn, faded, defaced, or broken. Deficiencies 11) Decorative flowerpots. Decorative flowerpots in the CBD which are positioned adjacent tol building front entrances and which are adorned with attractive, live seasonal plants and blooming flowers are 12) Cargo trailers. Cargo trailers used for storage, which are extant ini the CBD upon ratification oft this ordinance, may continue but must be restored to a visually pristine condition within 180 days. 13) Sidewalk furnishings. Sidewalk furnishings such as benches, tables, trash cans, and other like items g) Design standards to be met upon reuse or renovation ofa CBD property. 1) Barred windows and doors. Barred windows and doors are prohibited unless required byl law. 2) Opaque glass. Fully opaque glass is prohibited unless already in place when this ordinance is 3). Awnings. Awnings must: a) not extend across multiple properties, b) be constructed of durable, protective, and fire repellant material, c) preferably be constructed ofi fabric, d) not be constructed of plastic or fiberglass, e) have coloring which compliments storefronts, signage, and building colors, and  upon ratification ofthis ordinance.  in g3 below and must be approved by the ARB.  remediated within 180 days. Paint colors must be approved by the ARB.  within 180 days. remediated within 180 days.  must be remediated within 180 days. encouraged. Dead plants are prohibited. Additional cargo trailers are: not permitted. must be approved by the ARB.  ratified.  f) be approved by the. ARB.  39 Page3of5    4) Building materials and general design. Building materials and general design standards for renovations should comply with the same strictures identified for new construction in the Cherryville 5) Paint color and scheme. All building color schemes in the CBD: shalll be approved by the. ARB under the provisions of Sec. 8-157. The. ARB will consult professional design counsel regarding appropriate 6) Brick surfaces. Painting pristine brick surfaces ini the CBD: is prohibited. Existing painted surfaces 8-155. Renovation standards to meet requirements: for historic tax credits. Properties applying for tax credits for historic renovation must meet the specific standards oft the NC: Secretary of the Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation, which include but are. limited to: 1) making minimal changes tot the defining characteristics oft the building, 2) retaining the historic character of a property and not removing or altering details, 3) not adding fauxl historical details, 4) preserving distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques, 5) repairing rather than replacing historic features while matching historic design, color, and material, 6) not using chemical or physical treatments that damage historic materials, 7) protecting significant archeological resources, 8) ensuring new construction doesn't destroy historici materials, 9) differentiating new work from the old while ensuring its compatibility, and 10) ensuring new construction could be removed without impairing the integrity of 8-156. Enforcement of specific standards forl buildings, grounds, and structures in the a)Violations ofi fire or building codes. Penalties and procedures are as identified in the codes. b)Violations ofthe Cherryville Zoning Ordinance. Penalties and procedures are as identified in 1) Notification. Afterl being alerted by the Downtown Director of a violation, the zoning director will  Zoning Ordinance and must be approved by the ARB.  options for color schemes.  may be repainted. But, if possible, brick surfaces should be exposed and restored.  thel historic property. CBD.  the Cherryville Zoning Ordinance. c) Violations ofs Sec 8-154.  issue a written citation tot thel building owner. 2) Monetary Penalties for Noncompliance.  Type Citation Warning 1st Citation 2nd Citation 3rd Citation  Penalty 0 $25.00 $50.00 $50.00  When issued After 10 days. After 3 more days. After 3 more days.  Notes  Escalates daily  3) Additional Penalties for Noncompliance. The city may institute legal proceedings to compel 4) Appeals. Appeals may be made to the city manager. Further appeals may be made to the city Sec 8-157. Requirements for approval of exterior renovation work in the CBD. a) Exterior renovation work in the CBD requires approval by the. ARB on a COA. 1) Prior approval required. Exterior structural renovation work done to any buildings or spaces within the CBD requires prior approval byt the Cherryville. Architectural Review Board (ARB) via a certificate of appropriateness: (COA) and must comply with the architecture guidelines in: 1) the Cherryville Zoning Ordinance, 2) thisordinance, and 3) ifapplying for tax credits, the NC: Secretary of thel Interior 2) Approval for changes. Any changes to approved work during construction must be approved in  compliance including but not limited to liens on thej property.  council whose decision is final.  Standards of Rehabilitation. writing by the. ARB.  Ho Page 4of5    b) Exterior renovation work in the CBD must comply with all city, county, and state 1) Building permit and zoning permit required. All work requires a building permit from Gaston County and a zoning permit from the City of Cherryville in addition tot the COA. 2)State and local building codes. All work must be completed according to state and local building codes and ordinances and be approved, when necessary, by thej proper authorities. 3) Façade changes requireazomingpermit All façade changes require a zoning permit.  codes.  ADOPTED BYTHE CITY COUNCILOfCHERRYVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA  THIS. DAYOF.  2025  Paige H. Green, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  H.L. Beam, Mayor  "Expanded construction" in this context must mean enlarging a building's footprint and so, must then not refer to renovations of the existing structure when said renovations don'ti increase the building's square footage.  ML Page5of5    CAR OFTHE  AMENDING THE: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY OF CHERRYVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA VACANT BUILDINGS IN THE. IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT  TO CREATE. AN ORDIANCE REGARDING:  WHEREAS, the Central Business District of Cherryville is the heart oft the city and its economic vitality and attractiveness is a key tot the overall economic vitality oft the entire city; and WHEREAS, a large percentage oft the buildings in the Central Business District are vacant and SO don't ini their present state contribute to the economic vitality oft the Central Business District; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Director has submitted a proposed article to the Cherryville Code of Ordinances to require registration for vacant buildings to spur the revitalization of said buildings; and WHEREAS, the proposal will prevent blight and promote continued growth andi investment in citizens, residents, property owners and agencies could be heard on whether they approved or WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville Director of Planning and Zoning has made a recommendation to NOWTHEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED and established by the City Council of Cherryville, North That pursuant to the authority granted by NCGS 160-A-360 and 364, the Official City Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Cherryville, North Carolina shall be amended to add the following language to  properties in the downtown Central Business District; and WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing on  at which time interested  disapproved of the proposed amendment; and the City Council on this manner.  Carolina assembled in regular session this the.  day of  2025, as follows  Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations, as follows:  42 Pagelof3    Article VIII. Vacant Buildings in the Central Business District  Sec. 8-251. Intent ofthis ordinance.  This ordinance helps to spurt the economic revitalization of vacant buildings in the Central Business District and in SO doing contribute toi the economic vitality and property values ofa adjacent businesses  and the entire city. Sec. 8-252. Applicability.  Thiso ordinance applies to alll buildings in the downtown CBD, also known as B-1 zoning, as adopted by Sec 8-253. Responsibilities ofthe Zoning Administrator and Downtown Director. a)Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator will upon written request from the Downtown Director, execute enforcement actions pertaining to noncompliance with Sec 8-255. b) Downtown Director. The Downtown Director will: 1) administer the registration requirements for vacant buildings as outlined in Sec 8-255, and 2) maintain a vacant building registry. 8-254. Specific standards for vacant buildings. All vacant buildings must comply with the Cherryville Zoning Ordinance, fire safety codes, building codes, and the provisions of Article VI. a)] Definition of a vacant building. For the purposes oft this ordinance, vacant buildings are buildings used for warehousing of products and goods and/or are buildings which have noi regular b) Registration responsibilities of owners. Owners of vacant buildings must: 1)i ift thel building hasl been vacant for more than 60 days complete a registration form with the Downtown Director as described in paragraph c, 2) re-register thel building annually, 3) unless they are exempted according to paragraph e, pay registration fees according to the fee schedule in paragraph d, and 4) facilitate entry c)Required owner registration information. Owners of vacant buildings must provide: 1) full 24-hour contact information, 2) full 24-hour contact information for al local representative ift the owner lives more than 50 miles outside the cityl limits, 3) thel building's regular street address and thet tax parcel identification number, 4) the date thel building was vacated and the projected occupancy date, 5) their request for a waiver of registration fees ift they meet the requirements inj paragraph d, 6) their authorization allowing city or county officials to enter and inspect the building for fire and/or building  the City Council and oni file with the Planning and Zoning Department.  Sec 8-255. Registration requirements for vacant buildings.  hours of operation and/or are: not open to the public for sales or services.  within 24 hours of a request by authorized officials.  code violations, and 7) their signature.  43 Page 2of3    d) Vacant Building Registration Fees.  Type fee Initial First annual Second annual Third annual  Due Date Upon registration First anniversary ofi initial $100.00 registration Second anniversary of initial registration Third anniversary of initial registration ofinitial registration  Amount $0.00  Notes  $500.00 $1,000.00  Each year thereafter Subsequent anniversary $2,000.00 e) Exemptions from vacant building registration fees. register thel building as vacant and pay the registration fee.  Types ofl buildings eligible for exemption status from the registration fee are as follows. 1)Thel buildingl has fire damage. The owner then has 120 days to repair or demolish the building or 2)Thel building is actively fors sale or lease for a maximum period of two years. The owner of the vacant building must provide proof of thel building being actively and continuously marketed through a licensed real estate broker or by the owner and show proof of advertising in the area. 3)The property: is under an active renovation process. The owner oft the vacant building must present evidence of an active renovation process which mayi include: 1) application for, or possession of, a building permit, 2) current architectural drawings and a written time line for execution, or 3) ongoing f)E Enforcement of and Penalties for non compliance with building registration 1) Notification. After! being alerted by the Downtown Director ofay violation, the zoning director will  construction work with a written time line for completion.  requirements. Type Citation Warning 1St Citation 2nd Citation 3rd Citation  issue a written citation toi the building owner. 2) Monetary Penalties for Noncompliance.  Penalty o $25.00 $50.00 $50.00  When issued After 10 days. After 3 more days. After 31 more days.  Notes  Escalates daily  3) Additional Penalties for Noncompliance. The city may institute legal proceedings to compel 4) Appeals. Appeals may be made to the city manager. Further appeals may be made to the city  compliance including but not limited tol liens on the property.  council whose decision isi final.  ADOPTED BYTHE CIYCOUNCILOFCHERKYVIE, NORTH CAROLINA  THIS DAYOF  2025  H.L. Beam, Mayor  Paige H. Green, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  44 Page3of3    Ordinances Timeline DATE Meeting ASAP ASAP ASAP ASAP ASAP Aug28 @C CMSP BOD Meeting Aug 28 @ CMSP BOD Meeting Sep9 @ City Council Regular Session Sep 14 Sep2 24 @City Council Work Session Oct14* @City Council Regular Session Nov1 Info Meeting Jan22 Jan29 Feb5 Feb1 10 @ City Council Regular Session *Columbus Day Requests for Paige:  Action Schedule CFD Schedule City Council Agendas Schedule CMSP August Agenda Schedule City Council Reps Steve/Brian for Informational Meeting Send materials1 to CMSP BOD Steve Conduct Power Point Briefing Steve Proffer vote onr moving 9/24 Brian Council Work Session to CFD Send materials to City Council Steve Conduct Power Point Briefing Steve Set Public Meeting Date Send mailer to owners Questions Deliver legal noticet to Eagle Steve Publish legal Notice #1 Publish legal Notice! #2 Public Meeting/Vote  Responsible Paige Paige David  Comment See below See below Jill and Gary?  Approve  Donna Beringer  @CFD  Briany with Mayor& Council Steve Brian/Steve/ City Council Rep(s) Eagle Eagle Mayor & Council  Nov2 20 @ (Informal) Citizen Present PPTI Briefing, Take  @CFD Vial LTN (Wed)? (Wed)?  Schedule1 the CFDI for  City Council Work Session on 9/24 at 6p p.m. Citizens Infol Meeting on 11/20 at 6p p.m. Putont the 9/9 City Council Regular Session Agenda:  Brian Dalton to ask for vote on moving the 9/24 City Council Work Session tot the CFD1 to receive al Power Point  briefing from Steve Panton ont theset two draft building ordinances Vacant Buildings in the Central Business District Briefing by Steve Panton ont these two draft building ordinances Vacant Buildings in the Central Business District  Building Maintenance and Design Standards int the Central Business District Building Maintenance and Design Standards int the Central Business District (Paige, please note that this briefing should take about an hour- - unless we get bogged down.). Brian Dalton to askf for a Public Hearing at the: 2/10/2025 City Council Regular Session ont these two draft  Put ont the 9/24 City Council Work Session Agenda:  Put on the 10/14 City Council Regular Session Agenda:  building ordinances  Building Maintenance and Design Standards in the Central Business District Public Hearing and Council Vote regarding these two draft building ordinances Building Maintenance and Design Standards ini the Central Business District  Vacant Buildings in the Central Business District  Put on the 2/10/2025 City Council Regular Work Session Agenda:  Vacant Buildings in the Central Business District  45