(A) Design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of certificates of appropriateness shall, at a minimum, consider the following architectural criteria:
(1) Height. The height of any proposed alteration or construction should be compatible with the style and character of the landmark and with surrounding structures in a historic district;
(2) Proportions of windows and doors. The proportions and relationships between doors and windows should he compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark;
(3) Relationship of building masses and spaces. The relationship of a structure within a historic district to the open space between it and adjoining structures should be compatible;
(4) Roof shape. The design of the roof, fascia, and cornice should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark;
(5) Landscaping. Landscaping should be compatible with the architectural character and appearance of the landmark;
(6) Scale. The scale of the structure after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with its architectural style and character and with surrounding structures in a historic district;
(7) Directional expression. Facades in historic districts should blend with other structures with regard to directional expression. Structures in a historic district should be compatible with the dominant horizontal or vertical expression of surrounding structures;
(8) The direction expression of a landmark after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with its original architectural style and character;
(9) Architectural details. Architectural details including types of materials, colors, and textures should be treated so as to make a landmark compatible with its original architectural style and character of a landmark or historic district; and
(10) New structures in a historic district shall be compatible with the architectural styles and design in said districts.
(Ord. C0-08-29, passed 7-15-2008)