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Waxahac hie Residential design guidelines

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The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) presented
Downtown Waxahachie Design Guidelines to the City
Council for adoption in August of 2011. The Guidelines
have proven to be a valuable tool in the work carried out
by the HPC. With the proliferation of “Do It Yourself”
television programs it became apparent that a similar
tool was needed for our residential historic districts to
help our historic property owners protect the integrity of
their investment.

The Residential Guidelines were created to provide
direction for proper treatments for rehabilitation,
restoration, maintenance, and additions to our historic
building inventory, as well as proper construction of new
infill in our historic districts. Although the information
focuses on three of our National Register Districts,
the Guidelines can be adapted to almost any historic
property.

A portion of this project was funded through a grant
from the Texas Historical Commission’s Certified Local
Government (CLG) program. Waxahachie has benefitted
greatly from participation as a CLG and the Heritage
Preservation Commission is thankful for its support and
guidance.

Waxahachie City Council members and city management,
past and present, have been unwavering in their support
of the HPC and preservation in our community. They
have provided yearly funding for projects and training,
support of preservation initiatives presented by the
Commission, and adoption of ordinances that provide the
necessary protection and incentives to make sure our
historic resources are available for future generations to
enjoy. They are ensuring that Waxahachie will continue
to be “A Place in the Heart.”

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