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<br /> H: Design Standards for SIGNAGE
<br /> II-H-1. Retain and preserve historic signage,including its design and color.
<br /> II-H-2. Replace missing,deteriorated,or damaged signs with new signs that are compatible with the character of the
<br /> property in scale, material,design,and color.
<br /> II-H-3. Minimize the quantity of new signage and locate signage so it does not diminish the architectural or historic
<br /> character of the landmark building,structure or site.
<br /> II-H-4. Illuminate new signage in a manner consistent with the historic character of the landmark building and site.
<br /> III. Maintenance& Exterior Changes
<br /> A: Design Standards for MAINTENANCE AND EXTERIOR CHANGES
<br /> III-A-1. All buildings located within designated landmark properties should be maintained properly. (See Section B
<br /> Materials:Wood, Masonry,Architectural Metals,and Roofing for more information about the appropriate techniques for
<br /> different building elements.)
<br /> III-A-2. Trees and vegetation surrounding Local Landmark buildings should be trimmed and pruned as necessary to
<br /> prevent long-term damage to adjacent structures.
<br /> B: Design Standards for MATERIALS -WOOD
<br /> III-B-1. Retain and preserve historic wood fabric such as siding,trim and details,and wood features that are significant in
<br /> defining the overall historic character of a contributing building,structure,or site.
<br /> III-13-2. Maintain and protect wood features and surfaces with appropriate methods,always using the gentlest effective
<br /> method. Regular maintenance should include termite inspection and/or treatment.
<br /> III-13-3. Repair deteriorated or damaged wood features through traditional patching,consolidating(with epoxy), piecing,or
<br /> reinforcing by other accepted preservation methods.
<br /> III-13 4. Replace deteriorated or damaged wood features,if necessary,to match the original in design,material,
<br /> dimension,and detail. Replace only the deteriorated portion or detail of a feature rather than the entire feature whenever
<br /> possible. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original material is not technically feasible. It is not
<br /> appropriate to replace or cover wooden features such as siding,trim,or window sash with contemporary substitute
<br /> materials such as vinyl, masonite,or aluminum. In most cases,the HPC will deny requests to do so. Covering original
<br /> fabric with substitute materials can trap moisture within the wall surface and damage the inner layers of siding—and
<br /> eventually the wall framing system.
<br /> III-13-5. Replace a missing wood feature with a new feature based upon accurate documentation of the original or a new
<br /> design compatible with the scale,size, material,and color of the Local Landmark building. It is not appropriate to
<br /> introduce wood features or details to a Local Landmark building in an effort to create a false historic appearance.
<br /> III-13-6. Most wood buildings should be protected with paint or clear wood preservative to protect the material from
<br /> exposure to weather. The HPC does not regulate paint colors,but recommends the use of quality paint products in
<br /> traditional colors.
<br /> B: Design Standards for MATERIALS - MASONRY
<br /> III-B-7. Retain and preserve masonry features such as brick,stone,concrete,terracotta,and stucco that are significant in
<br /> defining the overall historic character of a Local Landmark building structure or site.
<br /> III-13-8. Maintain and protect masonry features and surfaces by appropriate methods. Test any proposed cleaning or
<br /> paint-removing technique well in advance on an inconspicuous sample area. It is not appropriate to use destructive
<br /> cleaning techniques such as sandblasting,power washing,or high-pressure water blasting on historic masonry surfaces.
<br /> Use chemical cleaners only if gentler methods like low-pressure washing are ineffective.
<br /> III-B-9. It is not appropriate to paint or coat an unpainted masonry surface if it was not painted or coated historically.
<br /> Repaint previously painted masonry surfaces in traditional colors--appropriate to the historic character of the property.
<br /> III-B-10. Repair deteriorated or damaged masonry surfaces and features through traditional methods for consolidating,
<br /> piecing-in,or patching. Repoint masonry mortar joints if the mortar is cracked,deteriorated,or missing or if moisture
<br /> penetration of the masonry surface is evident. Prior to repointing, use hand tools to carefully remove loose and
<br /> deteriorated mortar. Replace mortar with new mortar to match the original in composition,strength, color,and texture.
<br /> Duplicate the width and profile of the original mortar joints. It is not appropriate to substitute modern coatings such as
<br /> water repellents for repointing or repairing historic masonry. Consider such coatings only if traditional repair techniques
<br /> fail to eliminate moisture problems.
<br /> III-B-11. Replace deteriorated or damaged masonry features, if necessary,to match the original in design,material,
<br /> dimension,and detail. Replace only the deteriorated portion or detail of a feature rather than the entire feature whenever
<br /> possible. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original materials are not technically feasible.
<br /> III-B-12. Replace a missing masonry feature with a new feature based upon accurate documentation of the original or a
<br /> new design compatible with the scale,size,material,and color of the Local Landmark building.
<br /> III-B-13. It is not appropriate to introduce new masonry features,such as a large temple-front porch,or details to a
<br /> building,on a designated property, in an effort to create a false historic appearance.
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