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 128 District Addendums: Edgewater Place Local Historic District Established 1980 (Ordinance 6846-80) History of Edgewater Place Unique District Character Preservation Public Infrastructure The riverfront character of the district shall be retained. If erosion control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent with the natural beauty of the banks . The development of boat landings, access points, scenic overlooks or terraces should be done in such a way as to avoid obstructing the view of the river and its banks . Unsightly brush, weeds, and dead or diseased trees should be removed . Where river safety barriers are necessary, as at Arch and Edgewater, they should be constructed and terraced to maintain the natural appearance . The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the district, with the exception of Lincoln Way, shall be prohibited. Similarly, high-voltage power lines and other utilities shall be regulated to Lincoln Way. Edgewater Place Local Historic District DRAFT