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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 45 <br />Commercial Standards: Doors and Entrances <br />Add a vestibule <br />• Vestibules should be added behind the original entrance door within the corresponding commercial space . <br />• New vestibules should reflect the design and materials of the original entrance and door. <br />• Traditional materials that match the historic entrance/door are recommended . New materials may be used if they are similar in look and installation as the historic entrance . <br />The following is not recommended and generally not approved by the Commission: <br />• Residential-type doors on commercial storefronts. <br />• Reduction of the size of the overall opening . <br />• Complete removal of a primary entrance visible from the public street . <br />Return to the Table of Contents <br />Administratively Approvable <br />Temporary winter vestibules. <br />Heads Up <br />It is likely that other permits or <br />variances are required from the <br />City for projects in this section . <br />For more information go here .