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1. Identify, retain, and preserve historic features that contribute to the historic character of the historic district and streetscape including but not limited to building height, scale, massing, proportion, fenestration patterns, setback, orientation, space between buildings, lot coverage, and roof shape and slope of surrounding buildings. 2. It is appropriate for new construction projects to be compatible with the height, scale, massing, proportion, fenestration patterns, lot coverage, setback, and roof shape of surrounding historic buildings within the historic district. It is also appropriate to implement the principles of size, scale, rhythm, shape and form when planning a new construction project. 3. It is appropriate for the historic buildings in the district to maintain site prominence and priority on the streetscape in the historic district. 4. It is appropriate to maintain appropriate setback when planning new construction projects: a. Setbacks shall be uniform and establish a feeling of order and cohesiveness within the blockface and streetscape. b. New buildings shall be setback behind neighboring historic buildings. Porches are included when considering setback. Zoning requirements will also apply to setbacks. c. Side yards shall be consistent in size to side yards of neighboring buildings. 5. It is appropriate to implement the principles of orientation when planning new construction projects:
a. New structures shall face the same direction as existing structures. b. The primary entrance shall face the primary street. For commercial buildings with rear parking a front entrance is still required.
6. It is appropriate to use materials on new construction that were traditionally found in the historic district, including but not limited to wood, brick, stone, stucco, and rusticated concrete block. a. Smooth-faced cementitious siding installed in a traditional manner with similar exposure and size to emulate horizontal wood siding is also appropriate for new construction projects. b. It is inappropriate for new construction projects within historic districts to utilize synthetic siding and details including but not limited to vinyl, PVC, and aluminum. 7. It is inappropriate to site or locate new construction projects that necessitate the relocation or demolition of historic buildings or outbuildings.
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