Any remodel or repair in any manner that will change the exterior appearance of the building or site; new construction; moving of a building; building demolition; signs; addition or deletion of awning. shutters, canopies and similar appurtenances; change or alteration of the structure's architectural style; or alteration of a roof line within the Historic Preservation Overlay District must conform to the city's Code of Ordinances, Title XV Land Usage Chapter 151, Heritage Preservation and the following requirements.
(A) All alterations, additions, or new buildings must be similar architecturally to the existing buildings within the Historic Preservation Overlay District.
(B) Within the Historic Preservation Overlay District new single-family homes shall only be allowed as a two-story or one- and one-half story home design.
(C) Within the Historic Preservation Overlay District, the narrow side of the house, which shall include the front entrance of the house, shall face Summit Avenue. The rear of the house and garage shall be located on the opposite side of the lot away from Summit Avenue.
(D) Within the Historic Preservation Overlay District, the setback of the house along Summit Avenue shall be the same as the 2 adjacent houses on each side of the property or an average of the 2 adjacent houses on each of the property.
(E) The following requirements in relation to building materials and design shall be required for all new construction, remodels or repairs on any structure within the Historic Preservation Overlay District.
(1) Siding of all structures shall consist of horizontal lap siding no narrower than 2 inches and no wider than 4 inches. Siding consisting of stone, brick, steel, logs or having a log appearance shall be prohibited.
(2) Steel roofs shall be allowed in the Historic Preservation Overlay District, but shall be visually similar to architecturally historic materials.
(3) All windows shall consist of either double hung or picture style windows. All double hung windows shall have a paned glass design.
(4) Garages can either be detached or attached garages but no garage access is allowed on Summit Avenue.
(5) Roof design shall consist of a pitch of no less than 4:12 and no more than 12:12. Flat roofs are allowed on detached garages.
(Ord. 2017-05-02A, passed 5-2-2017)