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b . s i t e c o n s i d e R a t i o n s

Site planning involves any work not directly related to a primary or
accessory structure on a site. Important site considerations include
fences, walls, gates, walkways, parking-related features, lighting
and landscaping. This section provides guidelines for the treatment
of landscapes and other site improvements.

t R e a t m e n t o f h i s t o R i c l a n d s c a p e s
Preserve key features that are
important in defining a traditional a n d s i t e d e s i g n
neighborhood setting.
A building “setting” is the area or environment in which a historic
structure is found. The traditional elements of setting, such as the
relationship of buildings to one another, property setbacks, fence
patterns, views, and driveway, should be maintained.

4.45 Preserve key features that are important in defining a
traditional neighborhood setting.
a. Key features can include roads and streets, furnishing
and fixtures, natural or topographic features, landscape
features, lot size and traditional setback.
b. Retain the historic relationship between building, streets
and landscape features.
c. Preserve significant view corridors.

Retain the historic relationship
between building, streets and
landscape features.

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