Design Guidelines Manual for the South End Business Overlay District
Fenwick R and Ward S. 2019. Design Guidelines Manual for the South End Business Overlay District. Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources; City of Tybee; Tybee Island Historic Preservation Commission; Lominack Kolman Smith Architects; Ward Architecture + Preservation
Executive Summary: "The South End Business Overlay District Design Guidelines are an important part of the City of Tybee Island's efforts to promote the welfare and vitality of the city's original main commercial and resort area, preserve its historic character and identity for future generations, and provide standards for compatible new development. The overlay district is a zoning classification that has special regulations for the properties within the boundaries. These regulations currently pertain to use, signage, and the public right-of-way. Design guidelines are a tool to help preserve the character of an area by guiding the appearance and materials of buildings. They protect the investments of property owners and business establishments through the objective application of uniform standards that maintain continuity in design and promote appropriate rehabilitation and construction activities. By preserving and maintaining visual character, the design review process helps ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits of the architectural heritage of Tybee Island. These guidelines are for property owners, City of Tybee Island staff, and the Tybee Island Historic Preservation Commission for use in the planning, design, and review of exterior alterations and new construction proposed within the South End overlay district." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number P18AF00065).
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Fenwick, Rebecca; Ward, Sarah
- Date of Issue
- 2019-09
- Publisher
- Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources; City of Tybee; Tybee Island Historic Preservation Commission; Lominack Kolman Smith Architects; Ward Architecture + Preservation
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Certified Local Governments, Design Guidelines