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                                              This chapter provides the foundation for the guidelines, as well as

             Introduction                     who might be using them. It also includes information about the
                                              history of Waxahachie and the residential historic districts that are
                                              the focus of this design guidelines document.

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                                              This chapter describes the design review system and types
             Using the Design                 of projects that must follow the guidelines. It also explains the
             Guidelines             You Are   differences between the residential historic district designations,
                                     Here     which impacts how a property owner might use this document.

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                                              This chapter introduces the basic terminology used in addressing
             Planning a Preservation          historic resources. It also provides broad standards for historic
             Project                          preservation, and defines key features of the architectural styles of
                                              residential historic resources found in Waxahachie.

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                                              This chapter provides guidelines for how to make appropriate
             Treatment of Historic            changes to a historic resource. Information regarding the
             Resources                        preservation, repair and replacement for a variety of features found
                                              on many historic structures are covered.

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                                              This chapter outlines how to appropriately locate and design an
             Design Guidelines for            addition to a historic resource in Waxahachie’s residential historic
             Additions                        districts.


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                                              This chapter addresses the design of new buildings in a residential
             Design Guidelines for            historic district. It includes general principles for new construction
             New Construction                 as well as more specific design guidelines.




















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