Davidson’s historic district has a unique sense of place. It is a legacy that links present and future residents with the community’s past and provides a diversity vital to the town’s quality of life. Local historic district designation is designed to protect and enhance the existing character of Davidson’s historic district. The overlay zoning protects the district from un-managed change through a review process based on established guidelines.

Buildings in the local historic district must meet the requirements in Section 4 and Section 22. If there are conflicts, the stricter regulation takes precedence.

The Village Infill Overlay District is established to preserve the character of the older parts of Davidson as defined by the Village Infill Overlay Districts. The town’s historic core cannot remain static, but its existing character is worth preserving. It is acceptable for new houses to be larger than older ones, but not so much larger as to threaten neighborhood character.

Development in the Village Infill Overlay District should:

• Remind one of the surrounding neighborhood;
• Recognize the built environment;
• Have a human scale; and
• Preserve significant trees;

You can find additional information about each Village Infill Overlay District in Section 2 of the Planning Ordinance. 

Click here to download a PDF copy of the Village Infill Overlay District Map