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(a) The purpose of this section is to encourage the proper use of appropriate materials and details. The materials and details of new construction shall relate to the materials and details of existing adjacent buildings.
(b) Diagonal siding is generally unacceptable. Materials that imitate natural materials are not acceptable. Imitative materials, such as asphalt siding, wood-textured metal siding or artificial stone, shall not be used. Materials shall be reviewed to determine their appropriate use in relation to the overall design of the structure.
(c) Brick and/or stone fronts which match the original building construction are preferred in all cases.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88; Ord. 23-023. Passed 9-25-23.)
The Kenton Downtown Historical District is architecturally diverse within an overall pattern of harmony and continuity. The maintenance of the scale and quality of design is essential for new construction in the District. Guidelines for new construction focus on general rather than specific design elements in order to encourage architectural innovation and establish continuity. All new construction is reviewed in terms of massing, rhythm , materials and details, building elements and site. Generally, all structures should be completed in these categories in conformity with surrounding. structures. Reproduction of historic designs and details is artificial and expensive and is recommended only for some in-fill cases or small scale construction.
(Ord. 88-005 . Passed 3-14-88. )
The existence of uniform narrow lots in the Kenton Downtown Historical District area naturally sets up a strong rhythm of buildings to open space.
Historically, any structure built on more than one lot used vertical facade elements to maintain and vary the overall rhythm on the street rather than interrupting the rhythm with a long, monotomous facade. The directional emphasis of new construction should relate to that of existing adjacent structures.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88. )
For the intimate space of a shallow setback, ground cover and low shrubs will provide more visual interest and require less maintenance than grass.
When lots are left vacant, as green space or parking area, a visual hole in the street "wall" may result. Landscape treatment can eliminate this potential problem by providing a wall of enclosure for the street. The City should maintain boulevard trees when possible. The boulevard trees mark a separation between the automobile corridor and the rest of the streetscape.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88. )
Porches and steps that are appropriate to the building shall be retained.
Porches and additions reflecting later styles of architecture are often important to the building's historical integrity, and, whenever possible, shall be retained. Porches and steps removed from the building shall be reconstructed through photographic documentation and historical research. Similar material shall be used to repair or replace, where necessary, deteriorated architectural features of wood, iron, cast iron, terracotta, tile and brick. Similar material shall also be used to replace missing architectural features such as cornices, brackets, railings and shutters, whenever possible.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88. )
(a) The use of awnings and canopies in the Kenton Downtown Historic District has been prevalent throughout the historical period of the District. Awnings and canopies serve as an attractive design feature and provide shelter from the elements.
(b) Awnings and canopies should be traditional in design and material and they should not obscure or destroy any historical features. Awnings and canopies should be appropriately sized, spanning one store front. Awnings and canopies should not be internally illuminated and they should not be designed as a pet or mansard roof addition.
(c) Inappropriate materials, such as plastic, wood, ore asphalt that disturb the character and appearance of the building, shall not be used.
(Ord. 88-005. Passed 3-14-88; Ord. 23-023. Passed 9-25-23.)
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