Choosing the most appropriate treatment for an existing building within the Design Overlay District requires careful consideration of a number of factors including the relative importance of the structure in history, the physical condition of the structure and the proposed use for the structure. In this regard, the following options must be considered.
(A) Preservation. Preservation is appropriate when the building is generally intact and does not require extensive repair or replacement. The goal of preservation is to preserve and retain the existing form, features and detailing of the building through protection, maintenance and repair while minimizing replacement. Buildings listed on the National Historic Register frequently warrant preservation.
(B) Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is most appropriate for buildings that require more extensive repairs and replacement or alterations or additions for a new use. Rehabilitation includes protecting and maintaining important historic features that have become damaged or deteriorated over time as well as repairing historic materials (masonry, wood, historic metal) and replacing important features with like materials. Rehabilitation provides the opportunity to facilitate contemporary use of historic structures through alterations and additions. Buildings not listed on the National Historic Register that contribute to the significance of an historic district are frequently prospects for rehabilitation.
(C) Restoration. Restoration is appropriate to make an historic building appear as it did at a particular and significant time in its history. Restoration includes protecting and maintaining important historic features as well as the removal of features that have been added to the building over time or the replacement of features that have been removed over time. Buildings listed on the National Historic Register are frequently prospects for restoration.
(D) Reconstruction. Reconstruction is appropriate when portions of an historic building or block have been removed from the landscape. Reconstruction provides the opportunity to re-create the landscape using contemporary materials. Documentary and physical evidence must be available to implement accurate reconstruction.
(Prior Code, § 11-76-11) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)