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S -HB Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Special Area Zone 9.3500 Purpose of S -HB Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial SDecial Area Zone. The purpose of the S - HB zone is to permit, after appropriate review, the use of historically significant buildings and sites for a range of permitted uses not otherwise found in a base zone, and to preserve these buildings where their maintenance and productive use would not otherwise be economically practical, and a standard zone classification would be inappropriate. Historic landmark designation helps to preserve the city's heritage. Recognition of landmarks enhances the beautification of the city, promotes the city's economic health, and preserves the values of these properties. Regulation of designated landmarks provides a means to review changes and ensure that historic and architectural values are preserved. 93505 Description of S -HB Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Special Area Zone. The S -HB was designated on March 10, 1993, and in order to encourage compatibility and continuity with the area's historic ambience and character, the design guidelines in EC 9.3515 are applicable to all properties within the zone. 9.3510 S -HB Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Special Area Zone Uses. The S -HB zone designation is based on the area's association with the city's working class and the mix of residential, commercial and light industrial uses within the zone. The S- HB zone is the commercial core of the residential districts located to the east and west of the zone. The whiteaker Plan Land Use Diagram reflects four underlying land use designations for this zone of residential, commercial, mixed use, and parks. Uses permitted within the S -HB zone are as follows: (1) Areas Designated for Low and Medium Density Residential. Allowable uses are: (a) One - family dwellings. (b) Duplexes. (c) Triplexes. (d) Four- plexes. (e) Multiple- family dwellings. (f) Home occupations. (g) Bed and breakfast facilities. (2) Areas Designated for Neighborhood Commercial. (a) Some houses in the zone are currently used for commercial purposes. Permitted uses shall allow the conversion of commercial back to residential when it relates to historic residential architecture. (b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a) of this subsection, the following uses are permitted: 1. Accessory uses. Examples include, but are not limited to, storage and distribution incidental to the primary use of the site. 2. Administrative, general and professional offices. Ordinance - 132 �