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The following general guidelines shall be used by the Commission, in addition to the Standards for Rehabilitation, when determining the historic appropriateness of any application for new construction under its jurisdiction in a historic district. The Commission may also adopt more specific design guidelines for a historic district based upon its unique distinguishing characteristics.

(1) Height. The height of any proposed alteration or construction should be compatible with the style and character of the landmark and with surrounding structures in a historic district.

(2) Proportions of Windows and Doors. The proportions and relationships between doors and windows should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark and with surrounding structures within a historic district.

(3) Relationship of Building Masses and Spaces. The relationship of a structure within a historic district to the open space between it and adjoining structures should be compatible.

(4) Roof Shape. The design of the roof should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark and surrounding structures in a historic district.

(5) Landscaping. Landscaping should be compatible with the architectural character and appearance of the landmark and surrounding structures in a historic district.

(6) Scale. The scale of the structure after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with its architectural style and character and with surrounding structures in a historic district.

(7) Directional Expression. Facades in historic districts should blend with other structures with regard to directional expression. Structures in a historic district should be compatible with the dominant horizontal or vertical expression of surrounding structures. The directional expression of a landmark after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with its original architectural style and character.

(8) Architectural Details. Architectural details including materials, colors, and textures should be treated so as to make a landmark compatible with its original architectural style and character and to preserve and enhance the architectural style or character of a landmark or historic district.

(Enacted 1994-107, Am 1996-63)