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8.55 Design a new building to respond to the general mass
and scale of a neighboring historic structure(s).
a. Design a new building to match the front massing of
neighboring historic structure(s).
b. Where a building mass larger than existing historic
buildings masses is desired, push the larger mass to the
rear of the building.

8.56 Design a new building to respect the historic
Seek uses that are compatible character of the neighboring historic structure(s), while
with the historic character of the incorporating design features to distinguish the new
building and that do not adversely building.
affect the historic integrity of the a. Avoid replicating a historic structure or design.
building.

Adaptive Reuse

The best use for a historic structure is that for which the building
was designed or a closely related use. Every effort should be
made to provide a compatible use for the building that will
require minimal alteration to the building and site. An example of
an adaptive use project is converting a residence into a Bed and
Breakfast or to an office. This can be accomplished without major
alteration of the original architecture.

8.57 Seek a use that is compatible with the historic
character of the building.
a. The use should not adversely affect the historic integrity
of the building.
b. The use should not alter character-defining features of
the structure.
A new use that requires minimal
change to the existing structure is c. The use may help to interpret how the building was used
preferred. historically.

8.58 Encourage a new use that requires minimal change to
the existing structure.
a. When a more significant change in use is necessary
to keep the building in active service, those uses that
require the least alteration to significant elements
are preferred. Designs should be developed that
respect the historic integrity of the building while also
accommodating new functions.

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