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L�.�. 1 D. FENCES and WALLS ��.. 2 Fences and walls are often important to the historical �� `" 3 context of landmark sites. Wood, cast iron and � �,''� E 4 wrought iron are traditional materials used in fence � �� , �� i�, � �� { ,. ��„�`�..: 5 construction; brick, stone, stucco, and concrete are � ` d �. � � 6 common wall materials. Historically the design and � -: �m " ' `� 7 detailing of fences and walls were often related to their ��` : ��-,� ,� 8 purpose and sometimes stylistically related to the ,°�°"� 9 landmark building. Distinctive gates and corner posts '� � �'�� �.�4 � .<:; 10 often added further detail and ornamentation to historic �, ;�:.' 1 i fences and walls. � 12 �4 ,�;* . , � v�# 13 The preservation of historic fences and walls requires �� ' � ` � 14 r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e a n d repair, appropria te for t heir � �� "` � � 15 material and finish. Refer to the Historic Buildings (Maintenance & Exterior 16 Changes) section for guidance on material maintenance. Placement of fences or 17 walls should reflect an understanding of the visual and spatial character of the 18 landmark site and reinforce previously established site divisions or property 19 boundaries. Similarly, the design and material choices should be compatible with 2o the historic and architectural character of the landmark building and site. 21 22 23 DESIGN STANDARDS for Fences &Walls 24 25 II-D-1. Retain and preserve contributing fences and walls including their original material, 26 decorative and functional detailing, height and configuration. 27 28 II-D-2. Maintain and protect the surfaces, features, and details of fences and walls through 29 appropriate methods. Repair deteriorated or damaged surfaces and features using 3o traditional methods. Repaint painted fences and walls to extend useful life. 31 32 It-D-3. Replace deteriorated or damaged features of historic fences or walls to match 33 original in size, shape, material, dimension, pattern, texture, color and detail. 34 Replace only the deteriorated portion or detail of a feature rather than the entire 35 feature whenever possible. 36 3� II-D-4. Replace a missing historic fence or wall feature with a new feature based upon 3s accurate documentation of the original or with a new design compatible with the 39 landmark building and site in configuration, scale, height, material and detail. 40 41 II-D-5. Introduce new fences and walls only in locations and configurations that are 42 consistent with the character of the landmark building and site. Construct new 43 fences and walls of traditional materials in designs compatible with the landmark 44 building and site in scale, material, height, and detail. The HPC discourages the 45 use of synthetic material such as vinyl fencing. If vinyl fencing is the only feasible 46 alternative, consider using wood fencing along the public right-of-ways and the 47 same type of fencing in vinyl along the remaining property lines. 48 49 II-D-6. Introduce utilitarian fences (such as chain link or electric) and walls, if necessary, so only in locations that will not diminish the overall historic character of the landmark 51 building and site. 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standaids 19