City of Wichita - Historic Preservation Design Guidelines for the East Douglas Historic District
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Design Guidelines for the East Douglas Historic District

Including the Carey House (Eaton) Hotel and the Carey House Square Historic District

Read the design guidelines here. PDF (817 K)

Preface

  • Background
  • Design Concepts and Old Buildings

About the Guidelines

  • Introduction to the Design Guidelines
  • Objectives of the Guidelines
  • How to Use the Guidelines
  • How the City Uses the Guidelines

Some Preservation Theory

  • Renovation
  • New Construction: Design Considerations

How the Review Process Works

  • Common Questions
  • Check Other Regulations
  • Define Design Constraints
  • When Renovating, Survey the Condition of Your Building
  • Analyze the Setting

Design Review Guidelines and Procedures

  • Purpose
  • Design Review Procedures
  • Building Design Guidelines
  • General
  • Rehabilitation/Remodeling
  • New Construction
  • Sign Standards
  • General
  • Building Signs
  • Pole and Ground Signs
  • Canopy Signs

Appendix A
Preservation Briefs- Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts Leaving City of Wichita site.

Appendix B
Preservation Briefs- Making Historic Properties Accessible Leaving City of Wichita site.

Planning - Historic Preservation

City Hall, 10th floor
455 N. Main
Wichita, Kansas 67202-1688

Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday-Friday

: (316) 268-4421
: (316) 268-4390

Kathy Morgan
Senior Planner

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