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1988-17957-Ordinance No. 88-008 Recorded 8/11/1988REVIEWED -17757 °s7 w `� LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHU An Ordinance Amending Chapter * , 2.28 of the Deschutes County * co rx Code, Relating to Historical Preservation and Historical * c. Landmarks Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 88-008''" THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUy,:" OREGON, ORDAINS as follows: Section 1. Section 2.28.001, Deschutes County Code, Purpose. Districts, buildings, and sites in Deschutes County and its cities which have special historic and prehistoric associa- tion or significance should be preserved as part of the heritage of the citizens of the county and for the education, enjoyment, and pride of the citizens, as well as for the beautification of the county and enhancement of the value of such property. To that end, regulatory controls and administrative procedures are necessary. Section 2. Section 2.28.005, Deschutes County Code, Definitions. As used in this Chapter: A. "Alteration" means the addition to, or removal of, or physical modification of any structure and/or portion }•. of a structure and/or building. i B. "Architectural significance" means that the structure sand/or building or district: 1. portrays the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style; F 2. embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type; 3. is the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the develop- ment of the city; or 4. contains elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation. C. "Board" means the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners. 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) ¢TE d 156 D. "Demolish" means to raze, destroy, dismantle, deface or, in any other manner, cause partial or total ruin of a designated historical landmark or structure and/or building or a designated landmark or structure and/or building in a historical district. E. "Exterior" means any portion of the outside of a designated historical structure and/or building, or structure and/or building in a designated historical district or any addition thereto. F. "Historical interest" means that a building, structure or site has: 1. historical significance; 2. may not be on the original location or may have been moved; or 3. architectural significance may have been substan- tially altered or destroyed G. "Historical significance" means that the structure and/or building or district: 1. has character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics for the city, county, state, or nation; 2. is the site of a historic event with an effect upon society; 3. is identified with a person or group of persons who had some influence on society; and/or 4. exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social, or historic heritage of the community. H. "Landmark" means an object or structure of special historical interest which has been designated and set aside for preservation. I. "Landmarks Commission" means the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission. J. "Minor alteration" means alteration which does not affect the historical or architectural significance of the structure or building. K. "Planning Division" means the Planning Division of the Deschutes County Community Development Department. 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) ��. 1357 Section 3. Section 2.28.020, Deschutes County Code, Histori- cal Landmarks Commission - Creation, membership, term, vacancy filling and expense reimbursement, is amended to read as follows: "A. The Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission ("landmarks commission"), hereby is con- tinued. The landmarks commission shall consist of nine official members, each entitled to vote, as follows: one member from the Deschutes County Historical Soci- ety; one member from the Deschutes Pioneer Association; one representative of the unincorporated areas of the county; three citizens at large; and one member each representing the Cities of Bend, Redmond and Sisters. All members of the commission shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners. The mayors of each city shall recommend their representatives to the board of county commissioners. All members shall serve for a term of four years. Any vacancy occurring in a position for any reason other than expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment of the board of county commis- sioners for the remainder of the term. "B. In addition to the nine official members, there shall be an undetermined number of liaison persons to act as ex officio members to be called in as appropriate to act in an advisory capacity to the landmarks commission. These ex officio members shall not be entitled to vote. These persons shall be repre- sentative of organizations including, but not limited to, the United States Forest Service, United States Bureau of Land Management, the Deschutes County Build- ing Division and the American Institute of Architects." Section 4. Section 2.28.020, Deschutes County Code, Officers, meetings and rule of procedure, is amended to read as follows: "A. The officers of the landmarks commission shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary, each elected by a majority vote. B. The regular time, place and manner of notice of meetings shall be fixed by rules of the landmarks commission. However, the landmarks commission shall meet at least on a quarterly basis. C. The landmarks commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure. The landmarks commission shall submit an annual report to the board of county commissioners and the city mayors. 3 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) D. Any clerical and staff assistance necessary shall be provided by the Deschutes County Planning Division staff and/or pertinent city staff when appro- priate." Section 5. Section 2.28.030, Deschutes County Code, Func- tions and duties, is amended to read as follows: "A. The landmarks commission shall serve as a hearings body for matters concerning historical dis- tricts, buildings and/or structures and sites within Deschutes County and the Cities of Bend, Redmond and Sisters. B. The commission may adopt such procedural rules and regulations as it finds necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be approved by the board of county commissioners. C. The commission may act upon requests by any citizen, by owners of buildings or sites or on its own motion concerning the designation of particular dis- tricts, buildings and/or structures or sites. D. The commission shall recommend removal from any list of designated historical districts, buildings and/or structures and sites, such property as it finds no longer worthy of such designation. E. The commission shall have authority to inspect or investigate any district, building and/or structure or site in the county which it is requested to desig- nate, or which it has reason to believe is, an archi- tectural and/or historical landmark. F. The commission shall review all information which it has and shall hold hearings as prescribed in this chapter. G. The commission shall have authority to coor- dinate historical preservation programs of the city, county, state and federal governments, as they relate to property within the county. H. The commission may recommend to the board of county commissioners, city councils or the State Legislature any changes of law which it finds appro- priate. I. The commission shall compile and maintain a current list of all historical districts, buildings and/or structures and sites which have been so desig- 4 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 1359 nated pursuant to this chapter, with a brief descrip- tion of the district, building and/or structure or site, and the reasons for its inclusion on the list. If lists of archaeological sites are developed, dis- closure of such lists if subject to appropriate state and federal laws. J. The commission shall notify all property owners of sites recommended for designation of such recommendation. K. The commission shall have authority to take such steps as it finds appropriate or necessary to make available to the public information concerning its activities and various districts, buildings and/or structures and sites to be designated pursuant to this chapter. L. The commission shall prepare, review and adopt guidelines, criteria, or such other statements of policy as may be appropriate relating to the designa- tion, development or preservation of historical dis- tricts, buildings and/or structures and sites. Such guidelines, criteria or policy statements shall not take effect until reviewed and approved by the board of county commissioners. M. The commission shall assist and coordinate the work of historic district advisory councils with respect to historical districts. N. The landmarks commission shall perform such other duties relating to historical matters as the board of county commissioners may request." Section 6. Section 2.28.031, Deschutes County Code, His- torical designation criteria. A. The evaluation and designation of historical districts, buildings and/or structures and sites shall be based on the following criteria: 1. The factors listed on the Deschutes County Land- marks Commission Rating Sheet, a copy of which is marked Appendix "A", attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 2. Economic, social, environmental, and energy (ESEE) consequences of designation, as set forth in the rules of the Department of Land Conservation and Development, OAR 660-16, a copy of which is marked 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) Appendix "B", attached hereto and by this refer- ence incorporated herein. Section 7. Section 2.28.035, Deschutes County Code, Request for historical designation. A. Any person may request that a district building and/or structure or site be designated on the Deschutes County Inventory of Historic Places. A designation request may also be made to the landmarks commission, the board or city councils of Bend, Redmond or Sisters. B. A request for historical designation shall be in writing and, in all cases, transmitted to the landmarks commission. C. If the request for historical designation is made by a person other than the owner of the building, site or buildings/sites in a district, a copy of the request shall be sent to the owner. Section 8. Section 2.28.040, Deschutes County Code, His- torical building or site - Designation procedure, is amended to read as follows: "A. Upon receipt of a request from the landmarks commission to designate a particular building or site as an historical building or site within Deschutes County or pertinent city, or upon direction by the board of county commissioners or the pertinent city council, or on its own motion, the Planning Division shall fix a date and time for a public hearing before the board of county commissioners on a particular building or site recommended for designation. B. Any request for historical designation must be filed with the County Planning Division and/or perti- nent city planning department before the date of application for any building permit, or any other application or permit which might be affected by such historical designation. C. The Planning Division shall notify, in writ- ing, the owner of the property, the Deschutes County Planning Commission and/or pertinent city planning commission, and shall transmit a copy of the request to the landmarks commission unless such a request for historical designation has come from the landmarks commission. D. The landmarks commission shall submit its recommendation to the board and/or pertinent city 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 00931361 council at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. E. At such public hearing, the owner of the property involved, a representative of the landmarks commission and all other interested parties shall be entitled to be heard. F. If the board determines that a building or site proposed for designation as an historical building has architectural significance and/or is of historical significance based upon the criteria in Section 2.28.031 of this chapter, the board may designate such building or site as an historical building or site. G. If the board finds that a particular site has historical significance, the board may designate the same as an historical site. H. If any historical building has been demolished or destroyed, the board and/or the pertinent city, on its own motion or upon recommendation of the landmarks commission, may remove the historical building desig- nation therefrom. I. The pertinent city council may make a recom- mendation to the board regarding any request to desig- nate a particular building or site within the urban growth boundary as an historical building or site. J. At the time of annexation to a city, all designated historical sites within the annexation area shall automatically revert to within city jurisdiction unless a public hearing is held to remove the site from the historical designation." Section 9. Section 2.28.045, Deschutes County Code, His- torical interest - Designation procedure. A. If the board finds that a particular building, struc- ture or site does not meet the criteria as outlined in Section 2.28.031 of this chapter for historical desig- nation, the board may designate said building, struc- ture or site as a building or site of historical interest. B. Buildings, structures or sites designated as being of historical interest shall be subject to the require- ments of this chapter only in the event of demolition or alteration. In such cases, the owner of the build- ing, structure or site must notify the Planning Divi- sion not less than ten (10) days prior to said demoli- 7 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) W. i362 tion or major alteration so that the County may photo- graph the site or building. C. The board and/or landmarks commission may also make recommendations to the owner regarding alternatives to demolition or major alteration which would be detri- mental to the building, structure or site designation of historical interest. Such recommendations are not binding upon the owner. Section 10. Section 2.28.050, Deschutes County Code, Historical district - Designation procedure, is amended to read as follows: "A. Upon receipt of a commission to designate any district, or upon direction city, the Planning Division for a public hearing before council thereon. request by the landmarks area as an historical by the board or pertinent shall fix a date and time the board or pertinent city B. The Planning Division shall notify, in writ- ing, owners within the proposed historical district and the appropriate planning commission of such hearing, and shall transmit a copy of the request to the land- marks commission unless such request is made by the landmarks commission. C. The landmarks commission shall submit its recommendation to the board or pertinent city council at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. D. At the public hearing, the owners of any property involved, a representative of the landmarks commission and all other interested parties shall be entitled to be heard. E. If the board or pertinent city council deter- mines that an area proposed to be designated as an historical district has historic and/or architectural significance, the board may designate such area as an historical district. F. If an area outside the incorporated cities but inside the adopted urban growth boundary is proposed to be designated as an historical district, the pertinent city council may recommend to the board that such area be designated as an historical district. G. An area may be designated an historical dis- trict even if all sites or buildings within a district are not of historical or architectural significance, 8 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0093 1363 provided that the district as a whole is of such significance. H. If the primary or significant buildings within an historical district have been demolished or destroy- ed, the board or pertinent city council, on its own motion, may remove the historical district designation. I. If the designation is proposed to be removed from any historical district for any reason other than that set forth in the preceding paragraph, then similar notices, recommendations and hearings shall be held as upon the designation of the historical district in the first instance. J. Any request for historical district designa- tion must be filed with the landmarks commission before the date of application for any building permit, conditional use permit, or other application or permit which might be affected by such historical designation. K. If a designated historical district is within an area to be annexed to a city, at the time of its annexation to the city that historical district shall automatically revert to within city jurisdiction." Section 11. Section 2.28.060, Deschutes County Code, Desig- nation not a recommendation for federal action, is amended to read as follows: "Nothing in this chapter and no designation adopted under this chapter shall be interpreted as a recommen- dation by the board and/or pertinent city council supporting designation of any building or structure as a "Certified Historic Structure" for purposes of Section 191(d)(1)(b) or (c) of the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1976. No such recommendation or certification shall be made by any jurisdiction in the county without notice to affected parties and an additional hearing thereon." Section 12. Section 2.28.070, Deschutes County Code, Exterior alteration and new building restrictions, is amended to read as follows: "A. Except as provided in paragraph H of this section, no person may alter any structure and/or building in an historical district or designated historical building, or any landmark, in such a manner as to affect its exterior appearance, nor may any new structure and/or building be constructed in an histor- ical district, unless a certificate of approval has 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0093 1364 been issued by the landmarks commission and the county or appropriate city planning director. B. Application for a certificate of approval for exterior alteration or new construction under this section shall be made to the Planning Division and shall be referred to the landmarks commission for review and/or hearing. C. All applications for alteration or new con- struction shall be accompanied by appropriate plans and/or specifications. D. Any request for a certificate of approval for exterior alteration or new construction must be filed prior to or in conjunction with an application for any building or land use permit. E. Applications for certificates of approval for exterior alterations to structures and/or buildings in an historical district or to a designated historical structure and/or building shall be evaluated by the landmarks commission under the following criteria: 1. Applicable provisions of the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and/or pertinent city comprehensive plan. 2. Where applicable, an evaluation of the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences of the alteration, as set forth in OAR 660-16-000. 3. The reasonableness of the proposed alteration and its relationship to the public interest in the struc- ture's and/or building's preserva- tion or renovation. 4. The design review guidelines attached hereto as Appendix "C", and incorporated herein. 5. The physical condition of the structure and/or building. 6. The general compatibility of proposed exterior design, arrange- ment, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials 10 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) OU93 1365 proposed to be used on the existing structure and/or building. 7. Whether the alteration is required to remedy an unsafe or dangerous condition. 8. Other pertinent aesthetic factors as appropriate. F. Applications for certificates of approval for new construction of structures and/or buildings in an historical district shall be evaluated by the landmarks commission under the following criteria: 1. The purpose of this chapter. 2. The provisions of the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and/or pertinent city comprehensive plan. 3. The economic effect of the new structure and/or building on the historical value of the district. 4. The effect of the proposed new structure and/or building on the historical character of the dis- trict. 5. The general compatibility of the proposed exterior design, arrange- ment, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture and materials proposed to be used in the con- struction of the new structure and/or building. 6. The design review guidelines attached hereto in Appendix "D" and incorporated herein. 7. Where applicable, an evaluation of the economic, social, environ- mental, and energy consequences of the new construction, as set forth in OAR 660-16-000. G. All decisions on certificates of approval shall be in writing. 11 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0}93 1366 H. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair (e.g. painting) of exterior architectural features of a building or structure which does not involve a change in design or type of materials unless the county or pertinent city building official can certify that the repair is required for the public safety because the building or structure is in an unsafe or dangerous condition. I. All decisions concerning certificates of approval under this section are subject to appeal to the board and/or pertinent city council as provided in Section 2.28.120." Section 13. Section 2.28.080, Deschutes County Code, Demolition permits and condemnation proceedings, is amended to read as follows: "A. No demolition of any designated historical structure and/or building, or structure and/or building within an historical district, or landmark shall be allowed except with the approval of the landmarks commission. A demolition or removal permit application shall be transmitted, before action is taken, to the landmarks commission. B. Upon receipt of an application for a permit for demolition or removal, the landmarks commission shall notify the applicant in writing, and the owner of the property, if the owner is not the applicant. C. The landmarks commission shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. The applicant, the owner of the property and any interested parties shall be entitled to be heard. D. In determining whether to approve the demoli- tion or removal proposed in the application, the landmarks commission shall consider the following: 1. All plans, drawings and photographs as may be submitted by applicant. 2. Information presented at the public hearing. 3. The Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and/or pertinent city compre- hensive plan. 12 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) M93 IM 4. The purpose of this chapter. 5. The criteria used in the original designation of the historical structure, building or district. 6. The historical and architectural style, the general design, arrange- ment, materials of the structure and/or building, its appurtenant fixtures, and the relationship of such features to similar features of other buildings within the county or city, and the position of the structure and/or building in relation to public rights-of-way and to other buildings and struc- tures in the area. 7. The effects of the proposed demoli- tion or removal upon the protec- tion, enhancement, perpetuation and use of the structure and/or build- ing which cause it to possess a special character, or special historical or aesthetic interest or value. 8. Whether the demolition or removal is proposed to abate a nuisance or a hazardous condition. 9. Whether delay of the demolition or removal will cause substantial hardship to the applicant. 10. Economic, social, environmental, and energy consequences of the demolition or removal, as set forth in OAR 600-16-000. E. If the landmarks commission approves the demolition or removal and if no appeal is filed, the appropriate county or city building official shall issue a demolition or removal permit in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances of Deschutes County or the pertinent city. F. The landmarks commission may postpone action on an application for a demolition or removal permit if the commission determines that there is a program or project under way which would result in public or 13 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0093 1368 private acquisition or relocation of such structure and/or building or site, and that there are reasonable grounds to believe that such program or project may be successful. In such case, the landmarks commission may suspend consideration of the application for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. During such period of suspension, no permit shall be issued for such demolition or removal nor shall any person demol- ish or remove the structure and/or building. If any such program or project appears to the landmarks commission to be unsuccessful and the applicant has not withdrawn the application for a demolition or removal permit, the building official shall issue a permit if the permit application otherwise complies with the codes and ordinances of Deschutes County and/or per- tinent city. G. Action by the landmarks commission suspending issuance of a permit for demolition or removal may be appealed by the applicant, the owner or the occupant, by filing a notice of appeal as provided in Section 2.28.120. H. Before any action is taken by a public entity to condemn a structure and/or building designated as a historical building or site or any structure and/or building within a designated historical district, the landmarks commission shall review the report of the County Building Safety Division and/or any other county or city departments relating to the condition of the building and premises and the extent of its danger, deterioration or decay. The landmarks commission shall report on its review and make a recommendation concern- ing action to the board and/or pertinent city council before official action of condemnation is instituted. I. The landmarks commission may identify speci- fic structures and/or buildings within a designated historical district which will be exempt from the provisions of this section." Section 14. Section 2.28.090, Deschutes County Code, Demolished historical buildings - Records and artifact preserva- tion, is amended to read as follows; "A. If a designated historical building is to be demolished, insofar as practicable and as funds are available, the landmarks commission shall keep a pic- torial and graphic history of the historical building or historical site, with any additional data it may obtain. 14 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0093'1369 B. To the extent funds are available or the landmarks commission may obtain donations thereof, the landmarks commission shall acquire artifacts from the building or site which it deems worthy of preserva- tion." Section 15. Section 2.28.100, Deschutes County Code, Identification signs, is amended to read as follows: "The owner of a designated historical building or site, or the occupant thereof with the consent of the owner, may install an identification plaque or sign indicating the name, date, architect and other appro- priate information upon the property, provided that the size, material, design, location and text of such plaque or sign is approved by the Deschutes County Historical Society." Section 16. Section 2.28.110, Deschutes County Code, Rede- velopment and neighborhood improvement projects - Review by commission, is amended to read as follows: "A. In any redevelopment or neighborhood improve- ment project administered by a department of the city or county, or submitted to the pertinent city or the board for its review and recommendations, proposed action relating to a designated historical district, building or site shall be submitted to the landmarks commission for its review and recommendation. B. A report thereon by the landmarks commission shall be filed with the pertinent city council or the board, and a copy shall be sent to the appropriate city or county department." Section 17. Section 2.28.120, Deschutes County Code, Appeals from commission decisions, is amended to read as follows: "Appeals from actions of the landmarks commission shall be to the board and/or pertinent city council and may be filed by the applicant, the owner or occupant of the building, structure, site or district concerned, or by any other person who participated in the hearing. Appeals must be filed within fifteen (15) days from the date of final decision by the landmarks commission, shall be filed on a form provided by the appropriate county or city planning department, and shall be accompanied by the fee set for appeals by the board or city. The appeal shall be conducted according to the terms of the applicable county or city procedures ordinance. A decision of the board may be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals as provided by law." 15 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) 0493 1370 1 DATED this �n� day of , 1988. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DFrSCHUTEB7 CO-LWTY./"&EGON PRANTE, Commissioner ATT ST: %% p TONS TH OP, Co is ���-/%sioner Recording Secretary DICK MAUDLIN, C airman 16 - ORDINANCE NO. 88-008 (4/20/88) APPENDIX.A M93 13'71 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON A Resolution Providing for the* Acceptance of the Deschutes County Land Mark Commission Rating Criteria. Resolution No. 82-001 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners established the Deschutes County Historical Land Marks Commission on September 17, 1980, by Ordinance No. PL -21; and. --:- WHEREAS, _ WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish criteria for the evaluation of districts, buildings and sites within the County and cities having special historical significance; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have reviewed criteria entitled "Deschutes County Land Marks Commission Rating Sheet", marked Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows: Section 1. That the Deschutes County Land Mark Commission Rating Sheet, marked Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, be accepted as the criteria for evaluating districts, buildings and sitesyy..� DATED this the v27�day of 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESOOTES COUNTYA OREGON CLAVcZC_. PHEPARD, Cha i rn(an ALBERT A. YOUNG!/Commis,-:5-Yoner ERT C. PAULSON, JR.,Commiss ATTEST: 1 SUSAN STONEMAN Recording Secretary Resolution No. 82-001, Page 1 Scoring on Scale of 1-5 5 - Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor 0 - Non-existent EVALUATOR DATE RATING 1 BUILDING/STRUCTURE LOCATION TOWN/VICINITY DESCHUTES COUNTY LANDMARKS COMMISSION RATING SHEET Factors Relative Importance Score 1. Interpretive Potential: Property is associated with historic or famous events, is related to the broad cultural history of the nation, state, or community,_ or --is included on the National Register— of egister -of Historic Places. 2. Rarity of Type and/or Style: Property represents a period or style of architecture, or method of con- struction of extraordinary or un- usual design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship; or is identified as the work of an architect, designer, or master builder whose work has influenced development in the nation, state or community. 3. Identification: Property is identified with a person or persons who have significantly contributed to the history of the city or county. 4. Symbolic Value: Property is identified as a unique object representing an aesthetic or educational feature of the community, or has contributed to the cultural or economic history of the area. 5. Chronology: Property was developed early in the relative scale of local history or was early expression of type or style. 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 x Weighted Rating APPENDIX "B" I'M 1373 OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 660. DIVISION 16 — LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DIVISION 16 REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR COMPLYING WITH STATEWIDE GOAL 5 Inventory Goal 5 Resources 660-16-000 (1) The inventory process for Statewide Planning Goal 5 begins with the collection of available data from as many sources as possible including experts in the field, local citizens and landowners. The local government then analyzes and refines the data and determines whether there is sufficient information on the location, quality and quantity of each resource site to properly complete the Goal 5 process. This analysis also includes whether a particular natural area is "ecologically and scientifically significant", or an open space area is "needed", or a scenic area is "outstanding", as outlined in the Goal. Based on the evidence and local govern- ment's analysis of those data, the local government then determines which resource sites are of significance and includes those sites on the final plan inventory. (2) A "valid" inventory of a Goal 5 resource under subsection (5)(c) of this rule must include a determination of the location, quality, and quantity of each of the resource sites. Some Goal 5 resources (e.g., natural areas, historic sites, mineral and aggregate sites, scenic waterways) are more site-specific than others (e.g., groundwater, energy sources). For site-specific resources, determination of location must include a description or map of the boundaries of the resource site and of the impact area to be affected, if different. For non -site-specific resources, determination must be as specific as possible. (3) The determination of quality requires some considera- tion of the resource site's relative value, as compared to other examples of the same resource in at least the jurisdiction itself. A determination of quantity requires consideration of the relative abundance of the resource (of any giver, quality). The level of detail that is provided will depend on how much information is available or "obtainable". (4) The inventory completed at the local level, including options (5)(a), (b), and (c) of this rule, will be adequate for Goal compliance unless it can be shown to be based on inaccurate data, or does not adequately address location, quality or quantity. The issue of adequacy may be raised by the Depart- ment or objectors, but final determination is made by the Commission. (5) Based on data collected, analyzed and refined by the local government, as outlined above, a jurisdiction has three basic options: (a) Do Not Include on Inventory. Based on information that is available on location, quality and quantity, the local government might determine that a particular resource site is not important enough to warrant inclusion on the plan invento- ry, or is not required to be included in the inventory based on the specific Goal standards. No further action need be taken with regard to these sites. The local government is not required to justify in its comprehensive plan a decision not to include a particular site in the plan inventory unless challenged by the Department, objectors or the Commission based upon contradictory information. (b) Delay Coal 5 Process: When some information is available, indicating the possible existence of a resource site, but that information is not adequate to identify with particulari- ty the location, quality and quantity of the resource site, the local government should only include the site on the cohtpre- hensive plan inventory as a special categorv. The local government must express its intent relative to the resource site through a Flan policy to address that resource site and proceed through the Goal 5 process in the future. The plan should include a time -frame for this review. Special implementing measures are not appropriate or required for Goal 5 compli- ance purposes until adequate information is available to enable further review and adoption of such measures. The statement in the plan commits the local government to address the resource site through the Goal 5 process in the post - acknowledgment period. Such future actions could require a plan amendment. (c) Include on Plan Inventory: When information is available on location, quality and quantity, and the local government has determined a site to be significant or important as a result of the data collection and analysis process, the local government must include the site on its plan inventory and indicate the location, quality and quantity of the resource site (see above). Items included on this inventory must proceed through the remainder of the Goal 5 process. Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 Hist: LCD 5-1981(Temp), I. & cf. 5-8-81. LCD 7-1981, f. & cf. 6-29-81 (ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.) Identify Conflicting Uses 660-164)05 It is the responsibility of local government to identify conflicts with inventoried Goal 5 resource sites. This is done primarily by examining the uses allowed in broad zoning districts established by the jurisdiction (e.g., forest and agricultural zones). A conflicting use is one which, if allowed, could negatively impact a Goal 5 resource site. Where conflict- ing uses have been identified, Goal 5 resource sites may impact those uses. These impacts must be considered in analyzing the economic, social, environmental and energy (ESEE) conse- quences: (1) Preserve the Resource Site: If there are no conflicting uses for an identified resource site, the jurisdiction must adopt policies and ordinance provisions, as appropriate, which insure preservation of the resource site. (2) Determine the Economic, Social, Environmental, and Energy Consequences: If conflicting uses are identified, the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences of the conflicting uses must be determined. Both the impacts on the resource site and on the conflicting use must be considered in analyzing the ESEE consequences. The applicability and requirements of other Statewide Planning Goals must also be considered, where appropriate, at this stage of the process. A determination of the ESEE consequences of identified conflicting uses is adequate if it enables a jurisdiction to provide reasons to explain why decisions are made for specific sites. Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 Hist: LCD 5-1981(Temp), f. & cf. 5-8-81; LCD 7-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 IED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the Oregon Administrative'Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.] Develop Yrc gram to Achieve the Goal 660-16-010 Based on the determination of the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences, a Jur'---diction must "develop a program to achieve the Goal". Assuming there is adequate information on the location, quality, and quantity of tht resource site as well as on the nature of the conflicting use and ESE!✓ consequences, a jurisdiction is expected to "resolve" conflicts with specific sites in any of ithe following three ways listed below. Compliance with Goal 5 shall also be based on the plan's overall abi'.ity to protect and 1 - Div. 16 (September, 1951) t1UA93 1374 OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 660, DIVISION 16 — LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION conserve each Goal 5 resource. The issue of adequacy of the overall program adopted or of decisions made under sections (1), (2) and (3) of this rule may be raised by the Department or objectors, but final determination is made by the Commission, pursuant to usual procedures: (1) Protect the Resource Site: Based on the analysis of the ESEE consequences, a jurisdiction may determine that the resource site is of such importance, relative to the conflicting uses, and the ESEE consequences of allowing conflicting uses are so great that the resource site should be protected and all conflicting uses prohibited on the site and possibly within the impact area identified in OAR 660-16-000(5)(c). Reasons which support this decision must be presented in the comprehensive plan, and plan and zone designations must be consistent with this decision. (2) Allow Conflicting Uses Fully: Based on the analysis of ESEE consequences and other Statewide Goals, a jurisdiction may determine that the conflicting use should be allowed fully, not withstanding the possible impacts on the resource site. This - approach may be used when the conflicting use for a particular site is of sufficient importance, relative to the resource site. Reasons which support this decision must be presented in the comprehensive plan, and plan and zone designations must be consistent with this decision. (3) Limit Conflicting Uses: Based on the analysis of ESEE consequences, a jurisdiction may determine that both the resource site and the conflicting use are important relative to each other, and that the ESEE consequences should be balanced so as to allow the conflicting use but in a limited way so as to protect the resource site to some desired extent. To implement this decision, the jurisdiction must designate with certainty what uses and activities are allowed fully, what uses and activities are not allowed at all and which uses are allowed conditionally, and what specific standards or limitations are placed on the permitted and conditional uses and activities for each resource site. Whatever mechanisms are used, they must be specific enough so that affected property owners are able to determine what uses and activities are allowed, not allowed, or allowed conditionally and under what clear and objective conditions or standards. Reasons which support this decision must be presented in the comprehensive plan, and plan and zone designations must be consistent with this decision. Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 - Hist: LCD 5-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 5-8-81; LCD 7-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 [ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.] Post -Acknowledgment Period 660-16-015 All data, findings, and decisions made by a local government prior to acknowledgment may be reviewed by that local government in its periodic update process. This includes decisions made as a result of OAR 660-164)00(5)(a), 660-16-005(1), and 660-16-010. Any changes, additions, or deletions would be made as a plan amendment, again following all Goal 5 steps. If the local government has included in its plan items under OAR 660-I6-00((5)(6), the local government has committed itself to take certain actions within a certain time frame in the post-aknowledgment period. Within those stated time frames, the local government must address the issue as stated in its pian, and treat the action as a plan amendment. Stilt. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 Hist: LCD 5-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 5-8-81: LCD 7-1981, f. & of fr29-81 [ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Ruses is not printed in the Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.] Landowner Involvement 660-16-020 (1) The development of inventory data, identification of conflicting uses and adoption of implementing measures must, under Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2, provide opportunities for citizen involvement and agency coordination. In addition, the adoption of regulations or plan provisions carries with it basic legal notice requirements. (County or city legal counsel can advise the planning depart- ment and governing body of these requirements.) Depending upon the type of action involved, the form and method of landowner notification will vary. State statutes and local charter provisions contain basic notice requirements. Because of the nature of the Goal 5 process as outlined in this paper it is important to provide for notification and involvement of landowners, including public agencies, at the earliest possible opportunity. This will likely avoid problems or disagreements later in the process and improve the local decision-making process in the development of the plan and implementing measures. (2) As the Goal 5 process progresses and more specificity about the nature of resources, identified conflicting uses, ESEE consequences and implementing -measures 'is known, notice and involvement of affected parties will become more meaningful. Such notice and landowner involvement, although not identified as a Goal 5 requirement is in the opinion of the Commission, imperative. Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 Hist: LCD 5-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 54-81; LCD 7-1981, f. & ef. 6-29-81 [ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.] Policy Application 660-16-025 OAR 660-16-000 through 660-16-025 are applicable to jurisdictions as specified below: (1) Category 1: Compliance with OAR 6641-16-600 through 660-16-025 is required prior to granting acknowledgment of compliance under ORS 197.251 and OAR 660-03-000 through 660-03-040 for those jurisdictions which: (a) Have not submitted their comprehensive plan for acknowledgment as of the date of adoption of this rule; (b) Are under denial orders as of the date of adoption of this rule; (c) Are not scheduled for review prior to or at the June 1981 Commission meeting. (2) Category 2: (a) Compliance with OAR 660-16-000 through 660-16-025 is required as outlined below for those jurisdictions which: (A) Are under continuance orders adopted pursuant to OAR 660-03-040; (B) Are scheduled for review at the April 30/May 1, May 29 or June 1981 Commission meetings. (b) For these jurisdictions a notice will be given to all parties on the original notice list providing a 45 -day period to object to the plan based on OAR 660-:6000 through 660-16- 025. (c) OAR 660-16-000 will be applied based on objections alleging violations of specific provisions of the rule on specific resource sites. Objections must be filed following requirements outlined in OAR 660-03-0Ca) through 660-03-040 (Acknowledgment of Compliance Rule). Where no objections are filed or objections are not specific as to which elements of OAR 660-16-" through 660-16025 have been violated, and on what resource sites, the plan will be reviewed against Goal 5 (September, 1981) 2 -Div. 16 Ot193 1375 OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 660, DIVISION 16 — LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION standards as they existed prior to adoption of OAR 660-16-000 Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 183 & 197 �,•` through 660 16 025. Hist: LCD 5-1981(I'emp), f. & ef. 5-8-81; LCD 7-1981, f. & ef. (3) Jurisdictions which receive acknowledgment of 6-29-81 compliance (as outlined in ORS 197.251) at the April 30/May 1, [ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the 1981 Commission meeting will not be subject to review Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained procedures outlined above, but will be treated as other from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.] previously acknowledged jurisdictions. 3 -Div. 16 (September, 1931) APPENDIX "C" DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS A. SITING 0093 1376 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the relationship of new additions to the street and to the open space between buildings shall be compatible with adjacent historic buildings and with the historic character of the surrounding area. 2. New additions shall be sited so that the impact to the primary facades(s) is kept to a minimum. Additions shall generally be located at the rear portions of the property or in such locations where they have the least visual impact from public ways. B. LANDSCAPE 1. Traditional landscape elements evident in the district --grass, trees, shrubs, picket fences, etc. --should be preserved and are encouraged in site redevelopment. 2. Inappropriate landscape treatments, such as berms and extensive ground cover, are discouraged. C. BUILDING HEIGHT 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the height of new additions shall not exceed the height of the historic building, or of historic buildings in the surrounding area. D. BUILDING BULK 1. New additions smaller than the historic building or the historic buildings in the surrounding area are encouraged. (a) Where new additions must be larger, the new addition shall be articulated in such a manner that no single element is visually larger than the historic building or larger than the surrounding historic buildings. Page -1- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES E F. 0093 13'7" PROPORTION AND SCALE 1. The relationship of height to width of new additions and their subelements, such as windows and doors and of alterations, shall be compatible with related elements of the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area. 2. The relationship of solids to voids (wall to window) shall be compatible with related elements on the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area. EXTERIOR FEATURES 1. General• (a) To the extent practicable, original historic architectural elements and materials shall be preserved. f (b) Architectural elements and materials for new additions shall be compatible with related elements of the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area. (c) The preservation, cleaning, repair, and other treatment of original materials shall be in accord with the Secretary of Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. 2. Foundations_: (a) Concrete or masonry foundations to replace deteriorated wood foundations are encouraged. Such new foundations shall be covered with board skirting or similar treatment to match the original appearance and extend to within six to eight inches (6" - 8") of the ground level. (b) Concrete or masonry foundations for new additions need not be covered with material that stimulates earlier' -construction. (c) New foundations shall not significantly alter the historic elevation of the building. 3. Roofs: (a) Roofs on new additions shall be of forms (gabled, hipped, etc.) that are compatible with the historic building and the historic character of the district. Page -2- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES 0093 13'78 MASONRY (Adobe, Brick, Stone, Terra Cotta, Concrete, Stucco, Mortar) RECOMMENDED* Retaining original masonry and mortar, whenever possible, without the application of any surface treatment. Repointing only those mortar joints where there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Duplicating composition, texture. Duplicating joint size, cation, and old mortar in color, and old mortar in method of appli- joint profile. Repairing stucco with a stucco mixture that duplicates the original as closely as possible in appearance and texture. Page -3- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES NOT RECOMMENDED Applying waterproofing or water repellant coating or surface consolidation treat- ments unless required to solve a specific technical problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Repointing mortar joints that do not need repointing. Using electric saws and hammers to remove mortar can seriously damage the adjacent brick. Repointing with mortar of high Portland cement content can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar. Repointing with mortar joints of a differing size or joint profile, texture, or color. MASONRY (Continued) Cleaning masonry only when necessary to halt deterior- ation or to remove graffiti and stains, and always with the gentlest method possible, such as low pressure water and soft, natural bristle brushes. Repairing or replacing, where necessary, deteriorated material with new material that duplicates the old as closely as possible. Replacing missing significant architectural features, such as cornices, brackets, railings, and shutters. Retaining the original or early color and texture of masonry surfaces, including early signage wherever possible. Brick or stone surfaces may have been painted or whitewashed for practical and aesthetic reasons. 0093 1379 9 Sandblasting, including dry and wet grit and other abrasives, brick, or stone surfaces; this method of cleaning erodes the surface of the material and accelerates deterioration. Using chemical reaction with the masonry materials, i.e., acid on limestone or marble. Page -4- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES Applying new material which is inappropriate or was unavail- able when the building was constructed, such as artifi- cial brick siding, artificial cast stone, or brick veneer. Removing architectural features such as cornices, brackets, railings, shutters, window architraves, and doorway pediments. Removing paint from masonry surfaces indiscriminately. This may subject the building to,damage and change its appearance. @Og3 1380 WOOD (Clapboard, Weatherboard, Shingles, and Other Wooden Siding) RECOMMENDED Retaining and preserving significant architectural features wherever possible. NOT RECOMMENDED Removing architectural features such as siding, cornices, brackets, window architraves, and doorway pediments. These are, in most cases, an essential part of a building's character and appearance that illustrate the continuity of growth and change. Repairing or replacing, where Resurfacing frame buildings with necessary, deteriorated new material that is inappro- material that duplicates in priate or was unavailable when size, shape, and texture, the building was constructed, the old as closely as such as artificial stone, brick possible. veneer, asbestos, or asphalt shingles, and plastic or aluminum siding. Such material can also contribute to the deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects. ARCHITECTURAL METALS (Cast Iron, Steel, Pressed Tin; Aluminum, and Zinc) RECOMMENDED Retaining original material, whenever possible. Cleaning when necessary with the appropriate method Metals should be cleaned by methods that do not abrade the surface. Page -5- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES NOT RECOMMENDED Removing architectural features that are an essential part of a building's character and appearance, illustrating the continuity of growth and change. Exposing metals which were intended to be protected from the environment. Do not use cleaning methods which alter the color, texture, and tone of the metal. (03 1381 ROOFS AND ROOFING RECOMMENDED Preserving the original roof shape. Retaining the original material, whenever possible. Providing adequate roof drainage and ensuring that the roofing materials provide a weathertight covering for the structure. Preserving or replacing, where necessary, all architectural features that give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, and weather vanes. Page -6- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES NOT RECOMMENDED Changing the essential character of the roof by adding inappro- priate features such as dormer windows, vents, or skylights. Applying new roofing material that is inappropriate to the style and period of the building and neighborhood. Stripping the roof of architectural features important to its character 0093 1382 WINDOWS AND DOORS RECOMMENDED" Retaining and repairing window door openings, frames, sash, glass. doors, lintels, sills, pediments, architraves, hard- ware, awnings, and shutters where they contribute to the architectural and historic character of the building. Improving the thermal performance of existing windows and doors through adding or replacing weatherstripping and adding storm windows and doors which are compatible with the character of the building and which do not damage window or door frames. NOT RECOMMENDED Introducing or changing the location or size of windows, doors, and other openings that alter the architectural and historic character of the building. Page -7- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES Replacing window and door features on significant facades with historically and architecturally incompatible materials such as anodized aluminum, mirrored or tinted glass. Removing window and door features that can be repaired where such features contribute to the historic and architectural character of the building. Installing on significant facades shutters, screens, blinds, security grills, and awnings which are historically inappropriate and which detract from the character of the building. Installing new exterior storm windows and doors which are inappropriate in size or color, or which are inoperable, or which require removal of original windows and doors. Installing interior storm windows that allow moisture to accumulate and damage the window. WINDOWS AND DOORS (continued) RECOMMENDED Replacing missing or irreparable windows on significant facades with new windows that match the original in material, size, general muntin and mullion proportion and configuration, and reflective qualities of the glass. Page -8- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES NOT RECOMMENDED Replacing sash which contribute to the character of the building with those that are incompatible in size, configuration, and reflective qualities or which alter the setback relationship between window and wall. Installing heating/air conditioning units in the window frames when the sash and frames may be damaged. Window installations should be considered only when all other viable heating/cooling systems would result in significant damage to historic material. STOREFRONTS RECOMMENDED Retaining and repairing existing storefronts, including windows, sash, doors, transoms. signage, and decorative features where such features contribute to the architectural and historic character of the building. Where original or early store- fronts no longer exist or are too deteriorated to save, retaining the commercial character of the building through (1) contemporary design which is compatible with the scale, design, materials, color, and texture of thee historic buildings, or (2) an accurate restoration of the storefront based on historical research and physical evidence. Page -9- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES 0093 1384 NOT RECOMMENDED Introducing a storefront or new design element on the ground floor, such as an arcade, which alters the architectural and historic character of the building and its relationship with the street or its setting or which causes destruction of significant historic fabric. Using materials which detract from the historic or architec- tural character of the building, such as mirrored glass. Altering the entrance through a significant storefront. M M 1385 ENTRANCES, PORCHES, AND STEPS RECOMMENDED Retaining porches and steps that are appropriate to the building and its development. Porches or additions reflect- ing later architectural styles are often important to the building's historical integrity and, wherever possible, should be retained. Repairing or replacing, where necessary, deteriorated architectural features of wood, iron, cast iron, terra cotta, tile, and brick. NOT RECOMMENDED Removing or altering porches and steps that are appropriate to the building's development and style. Stripping porches and steps of original material and architec- tural features, such as hand rails, balusters, columns, brackets, and roof decoration of wood, iron, cast iron, terra cotta, tile, and brick. Enclosing porches and steps in a manner that destroys their intended appearance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more information, consult Preservation Briefs: 1) "The Cleaning and Waterproofing of Masonry Buildings" 2) "Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Brick Buildings" (Washington, D.C.; Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 1975 and 1976). Both are available from the Government Printing Office or State Historic Preservation Officers. #* For more information, consult Preservation Briefs: 3) "Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings" (Washington, D.C.; Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 1978). It is available from the Government Printing Office or State Historic Preservation Office. Page -10- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES PPENDIX "D" DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES NEW CONSTRUCTION A. GENERAL 0093 2386 1. New construction shall be compatible in size, form, scale, materials, and texture with adjacent historic buildings and with dominant architectural character of the district. 2. Contemporary designs expressing the elements described in 1. above are encouraged. 3. Imitating in detail an earlier style of architecture is discouraged. B. SITING 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the relationship of new construction to the street and to the open space between buildings shall be compatible with surrounding historic buildings and with the historic character of the district. C. LANDSCAPE 1. Traditional landscape elements evident in the district --grass, trees, shrubs --are encouraged in new development. 2. Inappropriate landscape treatment such as berms and extensive ground cover areas are discouraged. D. BUILDING HEIGHT 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the height of new construction shall not exceed the height of the tallest historic building of similar type in the district. E. BUILDING BULK 1. The apparent size of primary elements of new construction shall not exceed that of the largest historic building in the district. F. PROPORTION AND SCALE 1. The relationship of height to width of primary and secondary elements of new construction shall be compatible with the dominant historic character of the Page -1- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES - NEW CONSTRUCTION 0093 1387 f district, such as the typical historic windows which have an approximate proportion of 2 vertical to 1 horizontal. 2. The relationship of solid to void (wall to window) shall be compatible with the dominant historic character of the district. G. EXTERIOR FEATURES 1. General: (a) Exterior features such as bays, porches, balconies, and other architectural elements that establish the district's historic character are encouraged in new construction. 2. Materials: (a) New construction should employ materials traditional to the district --wood, stone, and brick. Such materials should be employed in their traditional configuration, e.g., drop siding, common brick, standard shingles. (b) Inappropriate materials such as plywood, plastic and metal sidings, imitation brick and stone, and raw aluminum window frames are -discouraged. 3. Roof Form: (a) Primary roofs shall be; gabled with pitches in the range of 12/12 to 12/8 to reflect the dominant roof pitches of the district's primary historic buildings. 4. Garages/Carports: (a) When feasible, garages and carports should be - located on the site where they have the minimum visual impact from public ways, _ (b) Where garages must face the street front, they - should be designed to minimize their bulk and visual impact. Single -car garage doors should be employed. 5. Signs: (a) In addition to the sign code regulations, the size, placement, type, design, and materials of signs shall be compatible with the historic building and the historic character of the district. (b) Standard back -lighted metal framed plastic signs are discouraged. Page -2- DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES - NEW CONSTRUCTION