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potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface <br />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 <br />Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the <br />proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the 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 <br />change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under <br />demolition (see demolition). <br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover <br />singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt <br />the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures <br />should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: <br />1.Structure—–Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in <br />such a way as to cause 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 <br />the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be <br />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 <br />additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding <br />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 <br />the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods <br />should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition <br />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 <br />necessary, the owner of the 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 <br />will also be disallowed. 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 <br />reflect the property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. <br />Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new