(a) General Principals.
(1) All work shall be of a character and quality that maintains the distinguishing features of the building and the environment. The removal of architectural features is not recommended.
(2) Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. In the event of replacement, new materials shall match the original in composition, design, color, texture and appearance. Duplication of original design based on physical or pictorial evidence is preferable to using conjectural or "period" designs or using parts of other buildings.
(3) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship characteristic of structures of a period shall be treated sensitively. Furthermore, if changes in the use of a building are contemplated, they should be accomplished with minimum alteration to the structure and fabric.
(4) In general, it is expected that buildings will be restored to their original appearance. However, alterations to buildings are sometimes significant because they reflect the history of the building and neighborhood. This significance shall be respected, and restoration to an "original" appearance may not always be desirable in some cases. All buildings shall be recognized as products of their own time and not be altered to resemble buildings from an earlier era.
(b) Specific Guidelines. In evaluating proposals for restoration and rehabilitation, the following guidelines shall be used throughout the Kenton Downtown Historical District:
Item | Section Number |
Item | Section Number |
Demolition | |
Facade Capping | |
Fences | |
Materials and Details | |
New Construction | |
Parking and Landscaping | |
Porches, Steps and Applied Architectural Features | |
Restoration and Rehabilitation | |
Siding and Surface Treatment | |
Signs | |
Site/Setback | |
Kenton Downtown Historical District Streetscape Plans | |
Windows and Doors | |
(Ord. 88-005 . Passed 3-14-88.)