F.A.Q.s
What is a Historic District?
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A historic district in the United States is a group of buildings, properties or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided into two categories, contributing and non-contributing. Districts greatly vary in size, some having hundreds of structures while others have just a few. The U.S. federal government designates historic districts through the U.S. Department of Interior, under the auspices of the National Park Service. Federally designated historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. State Historic Districts can either follow similar criteria and have no restrictions on property owners or they can require strict adherence to historic rehabilitation standards. The local historic district offers, by far, the most legal protection for historic properties because most land use decisions are made at the local level. Local districts are generally administered by the county or municipal government. The tendency of local districts to place restrictions on property owners causes them to be the targets of the most resistance from the public. |
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Where is the Historic District
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The District runs roughly from I-10 on the north to Smart Street on the south and from 11th Street on the west to 1st Street on the east. |
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Am I required to get permission to hold an estate sale?
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| There are no requirements within the codes that apply to our district that require permission to conduct an estate sale. | |
What Are the Most Common Code Violations
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OAKS HISTORICT DISTRICT – COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS[1] Please watch for potential code violations, and please report potential code violations to City of Beaumont, Code Enforcement:
- Anna Varela at 880-3764 or by email at avarela@ci.beaumont.tx.us - For more serious or repeated violations, Steve Richardson at 880-3764 or by email at srichardson@ci.beaumont.tx.us.
THINGS TO WATCH FOR
1. Vehicles on grass, or anywhere other than driveways or streets[2]
2. More than one sign on any lot, or abnormally large signs[3]
3. Litter, trash, or junk in any lot[4]
4. Indoor furniture or appliances placed outdoors[5]
5. Outdoor Merchandising[6]
6. Non-traditional paint colors[7]
7. Foil or other reflective material in windows or other openings[8]
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS: If you or your neighbor consider an exterior alteration of any kind, please contact an Oaks Historic District Board Member, or check with the City of Beaumont, Code Enforcement Division, to confirm if a certificate of appropriateness is required. [1] This is a non-exhaustive list. A complete copy of the City Ordinances applying to the Oaks Historic District is available at the Oaks Historic District website, http://oakshistoricdistrict.org/. [2] City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances (“Code”) at § 28.03.018(e)(7) [3] Code at § 28.03.018(e)(8); § 28.04.003 [4] Code at § 28.03.018(e)(9) [5] Code at § 28.03.018(e)(10) [6] Code at § 28.03.018(e)(11) [7] Code at § 28.03.018(g)(1)(H) [8] Code at § 28.03.018(g)(1)(N)(i) |
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