(A) The Commission, in considering the appropriateness of any reconstruction, alteration, maintenance or moving of an historic building or any part of or appurtenance to such building, including walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving and signs, shall require that such work be done in a manner which will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure or appurtenance.
(B) In considering historical and architectural character, the Commission shall consider, among other things, the following:
(1) The purposes of this chapter;
(2) The historical and architectural value and significance of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
(3) The compatibility and significance of additions, alterations, details, materials or other non- original elements which may be of a different style and construction date than the original;
(4) The texture, material, color, style and detailing of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
(5) The continued preservation and protection of original or otherwise-significant structures, materials and ornamentation;
(6) The relationship of buildings, structures, appurtenances or architectural features similar to one within the same historic district including, for primary areas, visual compatibility as defined in § 156.24(B) of this chapter; and
(7) The position of the building or structure in relation to the street or public right-of-way and to other buildings and structures.
(Ord. 2020-05, passed 10-5-2020)