HPC of South Bend and St. Joseph County - Standards Update Draft

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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 126 General House alterations, restoration, preservation and rehabilitation shall be such as to not change a house to a style previous to its original style . No mention has been made in these standards about color . We trust restraint and good taste will be exercised . Above all else: if there are serious problems or you are not certain what to do, consult a professional – an architect experienced in resto-ration work, a contractor who has restored several buildings, or an architectural historian working in preservation . There shall be a Liaison Committee consisting of three property owners of this Historic district . The membership will be made up of one property owner for each block and one property owner-atlarge. This committee will be elected by the property owners in this District in September of the calendar year. At the first election, one will be elected to a 1 year term, one to a 2 year term, and one to a 3 year term. At all subsequent elections, each will be elected to a 3 year term. The Committee’s responsibility will be to work with the residents of this Historic District and the Historic Preservation Commission . All standards adopted will be reviewed and updated on the following schedule: First review – 2 years after adoption of the ordinance. Second review – 5 years after the adoption of the ordinance . Continuing reviews every 5 years . Continued participation in Historic Preservation of this District will be determined by a favorable acceptance of the standards by at least 50% of the property owners on the following voting schedule: First vote - 5 years after the adoption of the ordinance. Second vote - 5 years after the first vote. EXCLUSION These standards shall not apply to structures designated by ordinance as Historic Landmarks . FUTURE PROJECTS Develop an overall landscape (including flowering trees and shrubs) and ecological plan for the river bank to be used by the residents as a goal in future planting and maintenance . A registered architect should be consulted . Develop a program, booklet, newsletter or the like to assist the Historic Preservation Commission in their task of promoting Historic Pres-ervation in suitable areas throughout the city and county . District Addendums: West North Shore Local Historic District DRAFT