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 148 District Addendums: North St. Joseph Street Local Historic District Established 1998 (Ordinance 8949-98) History of North St . Joseph Street Unique District Character Preservation Public Infrastructure The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and its proximity to Leeper Park . It encompasses the east side frontage along nearly two blocks of North St . Joseph Street and one opposing corner at Navarre Street . The north end of the area is contiguous with the River Bend Local Historic District, established in 1992. The district contains 13 houses (or duplex buildings) and their accessory structures . The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the district shall be prohibited . Utility poles with high intensity overhead lights shall not be used on main thoroughfares . When replacement of utility poles or power lines is necessary, consideration should be given to underground conduits or utility poles erected along property lines . Private Site Work & Buildings The North St . Joseph Street Historic District, which is characterized by its proximity to the St . Joseph River, lies east of downtown South Bend and is composed of mid-sized houses of various styles and types. The predominant house type is the American Foursquare with variants of Queen Anne and Free Classic styles built off of the same “four squares” concept. Individual properties in the district are characterized by a house located near the front of each lot with a small lawn in front and a larger lawn to the rear of the property . Many of the properties include a garage located at the rear of the property accessed from unpaved alleys running behind the property. Most properties have trees, shrubbery, and/or hedges. All houses conform to the uniform set-back North St. Joseph Street Local Historic District DRAFT