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Prohibited
<br />• No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other elements before
<br />evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots
<br />nor paved nor blacktopped, nor enclosed by solid fences, chain link, nor industrial / commercial style fences.
<br />The installation of unsightly large devices, such as television satellite dishes, skylights or solar panels, shall not be permitted in areas where
<br />they detract from the architecture of a building, are intrusive to the public view of the building or are highly visible from a public street, or
<br />ruled inappropriate after Commission review.
<br />Utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from a street. The Commission will evaluate
<br />all installations as well as any potential exceptions resulting from special circumstances, before granting a C of A.
<br />E. MECHANICAL SERVICES
<br />The majority of the structures within the district have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys through the roof. Some houses have one or
<br />two window air conditioners.
<br />Required
<br />Required mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration of the structural integrity and
<br />physical appearance of the building.
<br />Recommended
<br />Solar collectors and TV dishes should be placed in the rear of the property and shielded by shrubbery and landscaping. Window air
<br />conditioners and exhaust fans should be installed at the rear or an inconspicuous side window. Original lighting fixtures should be utilized
<br />whenever possible.
<br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, GROUP B LOCAL LANDMARKS:
<br />The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a
<br />historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate.
<br />A. Maintenance
<br />The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and
<br />upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites.
<br />B. Treatment
<br />Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re-
<br />roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark.
<br />A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it
<br />significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of
<br />. Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the
<br />original surfaces.
<br />C. Renovation and Additions
<br />Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A
<br />modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).
<br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of
<br />architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the
<br />site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to
<br />change or alter the following:
<br />1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause
<br />minimal visual change to the original style and construction.
<br />2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the
<br />original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original.
<br />a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size.
<br />b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures
<br />already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered.
<br />D. Demolition
<br />Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative,
<br />documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of
<br />the landmark. The person or agency responsible for 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. When moving is necessary, the owner of the
<br />landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
<br />F. Signs
<br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed.
<br />Only one appropriate identifying 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 numbers) and benches which reflect the
<br />• property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as:
<br />gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden
<br />furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood
<br />and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way.
<br />2. Recommended
<br />New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs,
<br />drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the
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