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General Definitions (A) PRESERVATION Defined in these guidelines as the act or process of restore the form, integrity and materials of a building, original condition. It can include stabilization work, ongoing maintenance and/or prevention of demolition. (B) PRESERVATION GUIDELINES applying measures to maintain or structure or site in its existing or restoration or rehabilitation work, An outline of requirements and recommendations which are used as guides in the determination of appropriateness of proposed work within an Historic District. The Historic Preservation Commission has established three sets of guidelines — Restoration, Rehabilitation and Conservation. Each Local Historic District selects one of these at the time of implementation. This selection is based on the quality and integrity of the architecture and environment of the district, and upon the goals of the neighborhood organization. The Chapin Park Local Historic District Steering Committee selected Rehabilitation: Guidelines in 2001. The preservation guidelines are defined as follows: (bl) Restoration (ENCOURAGED) Maintaining the original or unimpaired character of the district as it was at the time of construction. Any restoration done must return the structure to its original state. Authenticity of a restoration would require the removal of incompatible exterior elements and the replacement of all damaged or deteriorated elements with replicas of the same design and materials. New construction shall 'conform to the guidelines for defined elements of preservation regarding height, proportion and building materials. A Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applicant shall be responsible for documenting the authenticity of the proposed work to the satisfaction of the commission. (b2) Rehabilitation (ADOPTED) Maintaining the existing character of the district, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non -original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials, which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible with the existing structures and the district's defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. (b3) Conservation (NOT ADOPTED) Maintaining a district in its existing condition by placing guidelines on new construction, and limiting demolition and moving. The use of contemporary methods or materials would be acceptable if they are compatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. Page 3 of 26