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Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District <br />Page 66 <br />should be compatible with the existing structures and the district’s defined elements of <br />preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encour- <br />aged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. <br />(b3) Conservation (NOT ADOPTED) <br />Maintaining a district in its existing condition by placing guidelines on new construction, <br />and limiting demolition and moving. The use of contemporary methods or materials would <br />be acceptable if they are compatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. <br />(C) ELEMENTS OF PRESERVATION <br />Defined as specific areas of preservation covered within the guidelines. The elements to <br />be defined for each historic district, with the exception of those with Conservation guide- <br />lines, are as follows: <br />I . Environment <br />A. The District Environment <br />B. The Building Site and Landscaping <br />II. Existing Structures <br />A. Building Materials <br />B. Roofs and Roofing <br />C. Windows and Doors <br />D. Entrances, Porches and Steps <br />III. New Construction <br />A. Height and Proportion <br />B.Building Materials <br />IV. Safety and Building Codes <br />A. Building Code Requirements <br />B.Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons <br />V. General <br />(D) GUIDELINE COMPONENTS <br />Statements within the guidelines which specify the requirements and recommendations <br />for the preservation of the characteristic relationships of the various features which are <br />of significance to the appearance of the Local Historic District. <br />“Shall” is defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done. <br />“Should” is defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but <br />that is open to compromise. <br />(E) GUIDELINE CATEGORIES <br />Guidelines for the district will address each of the Elements of Preservation individually <br />within four divisions of classification. At the time of implementation of an historic <br />district, the commission will work with the respective neighborhood association to select <br />the desired category of placement for each of the Guideline Components. These cate- <br />gories are as follows: