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Roofs

A roof is one of the most dominant features of a building. The majority of the
roofs on contributing historic buildings in the College Heights and Holmes-
Foster/Highlands Historic Districts are pitched, gable or hip. The repetition of
similar roof forms along a block and throughout the districts create a sense
of visual continuity. Original or historic roof forms, shapes, pitches, materials
and details help define the character of a building as it is perceived from the
public realm and should be maintained.

Preserve the original roof form and features of a 6.11 Preserve the original roof form and features of a
historic structure.
historic structure.
a. Maintain the perceived line, pitch and orientation of the roof as
seen from the street.
b. Preserve functional and decorative roof features in their original
size and locations, including original dormers, chimneys and
eaves.

c. Preserve the original size, location and design of a historic
dormer.

6.12 Preserve the original eave depth of a roof.
a. Preserve the traditional overhangs on a building’s historic roof
because they contribute to the perception of the building’s
Preserve the functional and decorative roof historic scale.
features, including original dormers, chimneys
and eaves. b. Do not cut back roof rafters and soffits or in other ways alter
the traditional roof overhang.

Maintain the perceived line, pitch and orientation of the roof as seen from the street. (300 block of
South Burrowes in the Holmes-Foster/Highlands Historic District)

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