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6. if using the same vegetation material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute vegetation
<br />materials may be considered if they convey the same growth habit, form, foliage and bloom characteristics as the
<br />historic plant.
<br />7. Existing vegetation material shall be retained unless it is part of a later non -compatible design or is volunteer
<br />vegetation inconsistent with the original design.
<br />S. Consideration for removal of existing healthy vegetation materials and features will be given when it is in conflict
<br />with the original design intent of the landscape, such as when an important vista has become overgrown or when
<br />plants have grown out of scale with their intended purpose.
<br />9. Maintenance of, removal of, and additions of vegetation materials and features should consider maintaining existing
<br />or intended vistas and spaces, screening intrusions, creating new spaces where appropriate and maintaining defined
<br />areas of shade and sun.
<br />10. Invasive vegetation shall be removed whenever technically feasible and shall be replaced with appropriate vegetation
<br />consistent with the original design of the park and with current factors such as security, ecological conditions, and
<br />wildlife management practices.
<br />11. Hazardous plants or portions of plants should be removed promptly.
<br />12. Plants with diseases that are difficult or not practical to control or cure should be removed promptly to prevent their
<br />infection of other plants.
<br />13. Mutilated or distorted plants should be removed.
<br />14. Plant replacements should be added on a schedule that will insure a continuity in the landscape design.
<br />15. Existing vegetation shall be protected adjacent construction activities by fencing the root system prior to the start of
<br />construction.
<br />16. Future plantings of the main floral garden in the central section of the park shall be guided by the design of the main
<br />floral garden as laid out by George Kessler in 1912.
<br />9.5 Circulation (includes Roads, Paths, Parkways, Drives,'1'rials, Walks, etc.)
<br />Refer to Sections 9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
<br />1. The following shall be preserved: Riverside Drive, Lafayette Boulevard, Park Lane (Foote Street), Bartlett Street, the
<br />Alleyway east of Michigan Street running north from Bartlett Street, all sidewalks, curbs, pathways around the duck
<br />pond (west lagoon), stairways, pathways in and around the Sunken Garden, and the footbridge from the mainland to
<br />the island. Alteration or addition of Roads, Paths, Parkways, Trails, Walks, etc. shall be based upon physical or
<br />historical documentation of these items as they existed from 1910 to 1940.
<br />2. Original or later contributing layouts of walks, roads, and paved areas shall be maintained.
<br />3. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation layouts will be considered if it can be shown that better site
<br />circulation is necessary, and that the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design.
<br />4. When replacement of circulation layouts is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence.
<br />5. Original or later contributing circulation materials and features shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by
<br />patching, piecing -in or reinforcing the material or feature using recognized preservation methods.
<br />6. Deteriorated or missing circulation materials and features shall be replaced with materials that match the original in
<br />size, shape, color, profile, form, texture, and detail of installation.
<br />7. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be
<br />considered.
<br />8. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation materials and features will be considered if they do not alter the
<br />basic concept of the historic landscape design.
<br />9. Consideration will be given to an alternate paving material if it can be shown that its properties will improve the
<br />original or later contributing design concept.
<br />10. When replacement of circulation materials or features is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary
<br />evidence.
<br />It. Consideration for removal of existing circulation systems and features will be given when it is in conflict with the
<br />original design intent of the landscape or when they are no longer appropriate to their intended purposes.
<br />12. No vehicles unless of or approved by the South Bend Parks Department shall be permitted on any part of the park
<br />surface at any time. Vehicles of American Electric Power and/or other vehicles of the City of South Bend, shall use
<br />predetermined routes to and from their destination, when said travel would cause them to cross any area of the park
<br />which is not paved and designed for vehicular traffic. Any damage caused by any vehicle, shall be repaired
<br />immediately to look as it did prior to said damage.
<br />13. Encroachment of vehicles off the paved roadway of any area of the park shall not be permitted. Areas now used for
<br />vehiculai paikiug which aie not part of the historical design of that park shall be removed.
<br />14. Construction of any type within the park shall be done so as not to disturb any feature of the park. Sheets of plywood
<br />or other approved material may need to be laid upon the surface of the park prior to construction equipment. Repairs
<br />which must match the original historic design concept shall be made in any and all circumstances of damage.
<br />9.6 Water Features (includes Fountains, Pools, Irrigation Systems, Ponds, Rivers, etc.)
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