(A) The Historic Preservation Commission will be reviewing three different kinds of construction activity that require certificates of appropriateness, and each kind will require a slightly different application of these guidelines:
(1) New construction. For the construction of new buildings and parts of buildings in historic districts, the focus of the guidelines is on the compatibility of new construction with the existing predominant historic character of the city without dictating style or taste.
(2) Reconstruction, remodeling, repair. For reconstruction, remodeling, and repair of existing buildings in historic districts, the guidelines seek to guide and encourage restoration in line with the original character of the structure.
(3) Relocation. For relocation of buildings to sites within a historic district, the guidelines seek to ensure that buildings moved to sites within the district are compatible with the predominant historical character of surrounding buildings and are suitably situated on the lot.
(B) Unless otherwise stated in the text, the guidelines shall apply equally to construction activity in both the designated commercial historic district and the designated residential historic district(s).
(Prior Code, § 12-8-2) (Ord. 492, passed 7-14-1987)