(a) Existing Structures and Premises. Reconstruction or rehabilitation within the Design Review District shall conform to the distinguishing, original exterior qualities or character of the structure, its site, and its environment.
(b) New Construction. The design of new structures and of additions to existing structures, including new site improvements, shall take into account the architectural style, general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of other structures and premises within the individual precinct.
(c) Materials. All new structures and all reconstruction or remodeling of existing structures within the Design Review District shall utilize natural traditional exterior materials such as brick, stone, masonry and/or wood. The use of contemporary materials, such as aluminum and other similar metals, fiberglass and plastic for exterior surfaces on architecturally significant structures shall be prohibited unless the use of such materials would contribute to the enhancement of existing traditional materials and the overall integrity and longevity of the structure.
(d) Color. Traditional colors and combinations of those colors that are both identified with the origin or the era in which the structure of property was originally built, shall be used for exteriors for all new structures to be built, and reconstruction, remodeling and exterior maintenance of existing structures within the Design Review District.
(e) Signs. All signs within the Design Review District shall conform to color and material standards of this Section, be of such size, scale, style and design that reflects the era during which the structure was built, and shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. Sign size and shape shall also respond to the existing proportions of period structures, and signs shall not be permitted to cover, "blank-out" or close existing window and doorway openings or otherwise hide important architectural features.
(Ord. 2000-14. Passed 7-24-00.)