Ord 35-2023 Amending Chapter 62 Historic Preservation Sec. 62-36 07/18/2023 Ordinance No. 35-2023
Ordinance of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, amending the Code of
Ordinances, by amending Chapter 62 Historic Preservation, Article II
Landmark Commission, §62-36
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances requires individuals with historical knowledge
to be a part of the Landmark Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Museum of North Texas History maintains individuals with
historical knowledge of both Texas and the City of Wichita Falls; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls would like the Museum of North Texas History
to have members be a part of the Landmark Commission to provide historical input.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62 Historic Preservation,
Article II Landmark Commission, §62-36 (b), be amended to read as follows:
Of the nine members, one shall be a licensed real estate broker or appraiser, one shall
be a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, one shall be a member of the
Wichita County Heritage Society or the Museum of North Texas History, one shall be a
member of a primarily residential historic district who shall either own property or reside
in the district and one shall be a member of a primarily commercial historic district who
shall either own property or reside within the district, two shall be licensed or have
expertise in the field of architecture, and two shall be members at-large. In the event that
a member from a category noted above is unable to serve on the commission, city council
may appoint an additional member at-large.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of July 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk 1