Table of Contents & Preface  (43 K)

Introduction  (275 K)

• The Period of Significance
• The Concept of Integrity
• Planning a Preservation Project
• Significance and Benefits of the District Today
• What are Design Guidelines?
• Goals for Design Review in the Old Town District
• The Format for a Guideline
• Awnings and Canopies

Chapter 1: Guidelines for Existing Properties  (828 K)

• Treatment of Character-Defining Features
• General Design Alterations
• Ground Floor Levels
• Ground Floor Details
• Windows
• Entries
• Loading Docks
• Loading Dock Doors
• Facade Materials
• Cornices
• Roofs
• Technical Repairs
• Additions to Historic Buildings

Chapter 2: Design Guidelines for New Construction  (379 K)

• Architectural Character
• Site Plan Guidelines
• Mass and Scale
• Roof Shape 28Windows
• Entries
• Loading Docks and Doors
• Materials
• Solid-to-void Ratio
• Alignment of Facade Elements

Chapter 3: Guidelines for Signs  (290 K)

• Sign Context
• Permitted Sign Types
• Inappropriate Sign Types
• Sign Materials
• Sign Content
• Sign Lighting

Chapter 4: Guidelines for All Projects  (327 K)

• Accessibility
• Awnings and Canopies
• Design for Energy Conservation
• Landscaping
• Lighting
• Mechanical Equipment and Service Utilities
• Parking
• Security Devices

Glossary  (53 K)