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b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of <br /> original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with <br /> incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when <br /> renovation is considered. <br /> D. Demolition <br /> Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the <br /> public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of <br /> photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both <br /> the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for <br /> demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. <br /> E. Moving <br /> The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. <br /> When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for <br /> a Certificate of Appropriateness. <br /> F. Signs <br /> No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. <br /> Billboards and super-graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying <br /> sign will be permitted per business. <br /> G. Building Site and Landscaping <br /> (These standards apply to both A and B) <br /> ----1. Required _ <br /> Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house <br /> numbers) and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be <br /> retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio <br /> decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools,tennis courts, green houses, new walls, <br /> fountains, fixed garden furniture,trellises, and other similar structures shall be <br /> compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when <br /> viewed from a public way. <br /> 2. Recommended <br /> New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the <br /> property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in <br /> close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic <br /> fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed <br />