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Addition Location

This section addresses the location and orientation of an addition relative to
the existing historic structure and its site. An addition should be located in a
manner that minimally impacts the existing historic structure.
3.1 Locate an addition so that it is subordinate to the
historic structure.
a. Place an addition to the rear of the historic building where site
constraints do not prohibit doing so.
b. Consider a compatible side addition if a rear addition is not Locate an addition so that it is subordinate to
possible. the historic structure. (Houston, TX)

c. Locate a side addition to be set back from the building front of
the historic building. Do not locate the front wall of an addition to
be flush with the building front of the historic building.
d. Do not locate an addition forward of the building front of the
historic building.

3.2 Locate an addition to a historic building to minimize
damage to the historic building and its site. Set a rooftop addition back from the primary
facade to reduce its visual impact, help preserve
a. Locate an addition to preserve the original site topography, the historic roof form, differentiate the addition
character-defining site features, trees and significant district vistas from the original facade and remain subordinate
and public views. to the existing structure. (Houston, TX)
b. Design an addition to minimize the loss of historic fabric and to
ensure the character-defining features of the historic building are REFER TO ZONING
not destroyed, damaged or obscured. ORDINANCE
3.3 Design a rooftop addition to minimize impacts on the Additions must abide by the standards
historic structure and the historic district context. presented in the zoning ordinance,
including height restrictions.
a. Set a rooftop addition back from the building front to reduce its
visual impact and help preserve the historic roof form.
b. Set a rooftop addition back from the side walls of the existing
structure to reduce potential visual impacts and help preserve the
existing roof form and historic building materials.

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