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3 Additions to a Historic

Structure

Additions are often desired to increase livable area in a historic structure.
When considering an addition to a historic building, compatibility of the HARB REVIEW
addition with the historic resource and the district is important. An addition REQUIRED
to a contributing building should be designed to be visually subordinate to Proposed additions to existing
and distinguishable from the original, historic structure. Where possible, an buildings must be reviewed by the
HARB, per Ordinance 2104 (or
addition should be located to be minimally visible from the street, so as to its successor document), using the
not detract from the historic structure. Additions that meet the criteria of guidelines in this chapter. Ultimately,
Section 200.S of Ordinance 2104 will be subject to review by the HARB. the Borough Council will approve or
Note that treatment of an existing addition that has achieved historic deny the proposal; if approved, the
significance in its own right should follow the advisory guidelines presented project will receive a Certificate of
in Chapter 7. Inventory photographs should be utilized to determine Appropriateness.
whether an addition has achieved historic significance.

In This Chapter

General Guidelines for Additions to Contributing Buildings .................. 36
Addition Location ............................................................................................ 37
Mass and Scale ................................................................................................... 38
Design of Architectural Elements .................................................................. 40
Roof Form and Materials ................................................................................. 41
Exterior Materials and Finishes ...................................................................... 42
Accessibility ........................................................................................................ 43
Porch Additions ................................................................................................. 44

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