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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 8 <br />Residential Standards: Chimneys <br />General understanding and approach <br />Chimneys can be distinctive features on historic buildings contributing to its overall character . Preserve historic chimneys and associated ornamental features even if no longer functional . <br />Read more about the history of chimneys and recommendations for their maintenance here . <br />What is your project? <br />Repair an existing chimney and associated decorative parts <br />• Repair chimneys and their associated decorative parts with the original materials or those <br />that match the original in color, texture and brick face orientation . <br />• Mortar strength, color and joint placement should match the original . <br />Cap a now non-functional chimney <br />• Capping a non-functional chimney should be done in concrete or limestone. <br />• Vents and other piping should be terminated before the cap so as not to extend above or be enclosed in a new decorative chimney pot appropriate to the character of the structure . <br />Removing a secondary or non-character defining chimney <br />• Secondary or chimneys that are not character defining may be removed and not replaced . Any siding behind that chimney, missing roofing or eave conditions must be repaired as part of the project . <br />See also Walls here . <br />Chimneys <br />Administratively Approvable <br />Any repairs with materials to match <br />existing. Capping a non-functional <br />chimney with a concrete cap in <br />complimentary color. <br />Chimneys such as this one on the side this house can be removed if <br />desired. Decorative ones such as on the roof should be retained. <br />Administratively Approvable <br />Removing a chimney that is not part of the architectural look of the building.