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F ! and development shall 'be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits•, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced' except in cases' where historical documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials and scale. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the bite by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation, of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. To apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness, or if there are any questions regarding these Standards or about work you wish to do on your landmark building contact: The Historic Preservation Commission of Pouth Bend and St. Joseph County Room 1123 County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Telephone: 235-9798