[R.O. 2011 §34-84.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
There is established an historic landmark which shall be known as the University City Education Complex Historic District, the boundaries of which are as follows:
Beginning on Hanley Road at the southwest corner of its intersection with Shaftesbury Avenue; thence east following the south line of Shaftesbury Avenue to the east boundary of Wilson School Park, which is also the east boundary of Central Suburbs Subdivision; thence south along this boundary and its prolongation to the north line of Tulane Avenue; thence west across the intersection of Jackson Avenue to the west line of Jackson Avenue; thence north along the west line of Jackson Avenue (which is the east line of University Place Subdivision) to the south line of the Jackson Park Elementary School grounds (which is the north line of University Place Subdivision); thence west 443.67 feet along this line to the west line of University Place Subdivision; thence south along this line to the north line of University Terrace Subdivision (which is the south line of Lot 24, Central Suburbs); thence 483.85 feet along this line to Hanley Road; thence north on Hanley Road to a point opposite the northwest corner of Hanley Road and Blackberry Lane; thence west to the northwest corner of Blackberry Lane and Hanley; thence north on Hanley Road to the place of beginning.
[R.O. 2011 §34-84.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Selective demolition and/or major alteration of other structures will be permitted if it is part of a large scale development compatible with, and includes the preservation of, the adjacent significant features.
B. 
No major change in landscaping or construction, or addition, demolition, removal or substantial alterations of the exterior features of the building, including fencing and supplemental structures, painting, scraping, refinishing or tuckpointing of walls and trim, major roof work, gutter replacement, modification of window or door openings, replacement of windows or doors, or addition or replacement of storm sash or storm doors, may be made; nor shall any exterior installation of electrical, mechanical, or utility devices, such as cooling towers, meters, transformers or poles, take place without a building permit; nor shall the City issue any permit for any such work without first referring the matter to the Historic Preservation Commission for review of the proposed construction, placement, demolition, removal or alteration to determine conformity with standards established for this building. To reach its determination, the Commission shall require the submission of plans and specifications necessary to a decision concerning the appropriateness of the proposed undertaking.
[R.O. 2011 §34-84.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
In reviewing applications within this district, the Historic Preservation Commission shall be guided by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, 1979 (revised 1990), U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service Preservation Assistance Division, Washington, D.C. The significant features of the district are the street pattern, the building placements relative to the street, and the street frontage facades of the original structures. Plans for alterations in the district should recognize the importance of preserving these features.
B. 
The specific building elements which should be preserved are the following:
1. 
University City High School. Trueblood and Graf's original construction in 1928; southwest wing along Balson construction in the 1930s.
2. 
Jackson Park Elementary School. The center and east wing portions built prior to 1950.