§ 16-125. New construction within a historic district; application and review.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the exterior design of new construction within an historic district is to ensure that new structures over 100 square feet are compatible with the character of that district.

(b)

Application contents.

(1)

A site plan showing the location of the structure on the site, setback dimensions, the location of driveways and landscape areas, and the general location of structures on adjacent lots;

(2)

Elevations sufficient in detail to show the general scale, bulk building materials and architectural elements of the structure.

(c)

Review criteria. The Commission must find that the request meets the following applicable criteria in order to approve the new construction request:

(1)

The development maintains any unifying development patterns such as sidewalk and street tree location, setbacks, building coverage and orientation to the street.

(2)

The structure is of similar size and scale of surrounding buildings, and as much as possible reflects the craftsmanship of those buildings.

(3)

Building materials are reflective of and complementary to existing buildings within the district.

(Prior Code, § 27.035; Code 2006, § 15.8.9; Ord. No. 1254, § 1(part), 1992)