New construction in the North Seventh Street Historic Residential
District is allowed, as long as the design, siting, and construction
are congruous with the character of the District. It is preferable
to design congruous contemporary structures rather than duplicate
or mimic the design of historic buildings in the District. Siting
is critical due to various lot configurations and in considering the
overall appearance within the context of neighboring buildings set
within the immediate block.
Important design considerations for new buildings include height,
massing, scale, form, texture, lot coverage, setbacks, spacing of
buildings, orientation, and alignment. Congruousness of proposed foundations,
porches, landscaping, utility systems, and other site features is
also important.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)