3-5(H)   EAST DOWNTOWN - HPO-1

3-5(H)(1)   Applicability

The HPO-1 standards and guidelines apply to all buildings that have been identified as significant and contributing to the relevant historic era and City landmarks listed in the Huning Highland National District on the National Register of Historic Places within the following mapped area. For City landmarks, the Landmark Guidelines shall prevail over these standards and guidelines. Construction of new structures within the HPO-1 shall comply with the standards in Subsection 14-16-3-4(E) (East Downtown - CPO-4).

3-5(H)(2)   Setback Standards

Setbacks shall be maintained as is to preserve the pattern of building fronts and setbacks from the street.

3-5(H)(3)   Building Height

3-5(H)(3)(a)   Building height shall be maintained as-is, and in the case of additions, alterations, or new construction, not exceed neighboring building heights.

3-5(H)(3)(b)   Building height bonuses do not apply pursuant to Subsection 14-16-3-1(C).

3-5(H)(4)   Other Development Standards

3-5(H)(4)(a)   Walls and Fences

   1.   New walls and fences shall be wood, stone, brick, adobe, or wrought iron. Chain link is prohibited.

   2.   Exposed materials and features shall comply with the standards in Subsection 14-16-3-4(E)(5)(c) (Street Walls in East Downtown - CPO-4).

3-5(H)(4)(b)   Building Design

   1.   Mass and scale shall be maintained as is or proportional to other buildings on the block in the case of additions or alterations.

   2.   Profiles shall maintain the geometry created by similar shapes and sizes (for example, by pitched roofs).

   3.   The patterns of existing walls, steps, and raised entrances shall be maintained.

3-5(H)(4)(c)   Façade Design

   1.   Primary building entrances shall be oriented toward the sidewalk abutting the façade of the building on the street with the highest vehicular traffic volume.

   2.   If an addition or alteration is made to a historic building, all materials shall be compatible with materials on that building.

   3.   Original exposed materials shall not be covered by other materials.

3-5(H)(4)(d)   Energy Efficient Design

Additions to existing structures to allow the use of solar energy to increase energy efficiency are allowed. The design of such elements must be integrated into the overall building pattern with particular emphasis on preserving façades and roof slope and shape. Solar panels should not be visible from the front street.

3-5(H)(4)(e)   Interiors

No interior elements are governed by these HPO-1 standards. However, if the structure is a City landmark, interior guidelines may be applicable to that structure only, according to the guidelines for that landmark.

3-5(H)(5)   Standards and Guidelines

Additional standards and guidelines adopted by the LC that apply in this HPO-1 zone are found in the East Downtown Development Standards and Guidelines and are available online: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/codes-policies-regulations/historic-standards-and-guidelines.

3-5(H)(6)   Cross-references

3-5(H)(6)(a)   Subsection 14-16-3-1(C) (Building Height Bonuses Not Allowed).

3-5(H)(6)(b)   Subsection 14-16-5-5(F)(4) (Parking Location and Design in HPOs).

3-5(H)(6)(c)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(4)(a) (Neon Signs along Central Avenue).

3-5(H)(6)(d)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(3) (Rooftop Signs Allowed).

3-5(H)(6)(e)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(H)(2) (Electronic Signs Prohibited).

3-5(H)(6)(f)   Subsection 14-16-6-4(O)(3)(e) (Deviations to Overlay Standards Not Allowed).

3-5(H)(6)(g)   Subsection 14-16-6-5(F)(3) (Sign Review in HPOs).