Design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of Certificated of Appropriateness shall at a minimum, consider the following architectural criteria:
(A) 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;
(B) Proportions of windows and doors. The proportions and relationships between doors and windows should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark;
(C) 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;
(D) Roof shape. The design of the roof, fascia, and cornice should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the landmark;
(E) Landscaping. Landscaping should be compatible with the architectural character and appearance of the landmark;
(F) 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;
(G) 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;
(H) The direct expression of a landmark after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with its original architectural style and character;
(I) Architectural Details. Architectural details including types of materials, colors, and textures should be treated so as to make landmark compatible with its original architectural style and character of a landmark or historic district;
(J) New structures in a historic district shall be compatible with the architectural style and design in the districts;
(K) Signage and signage attachments should be compatible with the architectural character and appearance of the landmark and surrounding structures.
(Am. Ord. 1532, passed 2-3-15)