12.61.100 Purpose.

A.  The geographically-specific Downtown Plan District development and design standards reflect the City’s goals and objectives for the Downtown SCPA. These regulations and standards were developed in 2 phases:

1.   In 1997-2000 during the SCPA adoption process, as reflected in the Downtown Station Community Plan and adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments; and

2.   In 2008-2010 during the Downtown Community Plan and Urban Renewal process, as reflected in the Downtown Framework Plan.

B.  The purpose of the specific design standards in Section 12.61.700, applicable to the SCR-DNC Station Community Residential - Downtown Neighborhood Conservation zone and portions of the SCR-MD Station Community Residential - Medium Density and SCC-DT Station Community Commercial - Downtown zones, is to conserve the historical and cultural significance of residential neighborhoods and the adjacent commercial areas in Hillsboro’s original core by:

1.   Preserving and restoring the historic architecture and character of certain neighborhoods within the Downtown SCPA;

2.   Preserving, restoring and enhancing the landscape features of the downtown neighborhoods, particularly the mature street trees;

3.   Requiring that new residential structures be of compatible character and architectural style with existing structures built between 1890 and 1940, including but not limited to use of architectural styles and features, materials, paint and finishes, consistent with this period as described in this Subchapter;

4.   Requiring that exterior remodeling or expansion of existing residential structures is consistent with the architectural style, materials and colors of the existing structure;

5.   Requiring that new commercial and institutional structures, including public buildings, be of similar or compatible size, scale, architectural style and materials to those used in such structures between 1890 and 1940; and

6.   Requiring that exterior remodeling or expansion of existing commercial or institutional structures, including public buildings, be consistent with the architectural style, materials, and colors of the existing structure. (Ord. 6401 § 1, 2022)