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When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to
<br />retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must
<br />be afforded the structure when metal or vinyl siding has been installed in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure
<br />from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when
<br />sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color,
<br />texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. It is emphasized that, prior to initiating any restoration or rehabilitation
<br />effort, the property owner contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County at 125 Lafayette,
<br />South Bend.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was
<br />constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall
<br />not be used on masonry including
<br />brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates
<br />deterioration. Brick surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless
<br />required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and
<br />can accelerate deterioration of the
<br />masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be repointed. Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high
<br />Portland cement content which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. This can cause deterioration as
<br />a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar which can result in
<br />serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint shall not be removed from masonry surfaces
<br />indiscriminately
<br />B. ROOFS AND ROOFING
<br />Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gable, gambrel, flat and
<br />combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as
<br />clay tiles. Residences
<br />in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl or
<br />aluminum -sided houses are covered with the same material.
<br />Required
<br />The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character
<br />shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes.
<br />Recommended
<br />Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain
<br />materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is
<br />deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition,
<br />size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the
<br />structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural
<br />period of the building.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural
<br />features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of
<br />architectural features important to its character.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a
<br />building.
<br />VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
<br />Enforcement of the preservation guidelines for the historic district is made possible in the Zoning
<br />Ordinance of South Bend, ordinance No. 5565-73. The Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a Certificate of
<br />Appropriateness before commencement of any construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving of any house or
<br />structure within the historic district boundaries (see Appendix A). This ordinance, however, does not prevent the ordinary
<br />maintenance and repair of any building or structure which does not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it prevent
<br />the reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving of any building or structure which the Building Commissioner or other
<br />official has determined to be a hazard to public safety.
<br />The Historic Preservation Commission will accept applications for Certificate of Appropriateness
<br />only from the property owner. Property owners wishing to do, or have done, any work affecting the exterior of their building or
<br />land must apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission on the form prescribed by the Commission (see Appendix A).
<br />The Commission will review the application and either issue a Certificate of Appropriateness or else deny the application, stating
<br />in writing the reasons for such denial. Upon such denial the applicant may appeal to the Common Council.
<br />In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors:
<br />first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second,
<br />the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed
<br />appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness
<br />would cause the applicant.
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