The Commission, in considering the appropriateness of any reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, or moving of a historic building, structure, site or any part of or appurtenance to such building or structure, including walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving, and signs shall require that such work be done in a manner that will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or appurtenance. In considering historic and architectural character, the Commission shall consider, among other things, the following:
(A) Purposes of this chapter;
(B) Historical and architectural value and significance of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
(C) 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;
(D) The texture, material, color, style, and detailing of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
(E) The continued preservation and protection of original or otherwise significant structure, material, and ornamentation;
(F) 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 158.05(B); and
(G) The position of the building or structure in relation to the street, public right-of-way and to other buildings and structures.
(Ord. 2, 2009, passed 2-2-09)