§ 16-20H.006. Specific regulations.

In addition to the general regulations set forth in section 16-20H.005, and any other applicable regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all rehabilitations, new construction, alterations, and other changes.

(1)

Generally. The following building elements and architectural features shall be considered when applying section 16-20.009 of the Code of Ordinances to the Hotel Row Landmark District: doors, windows, display windows, transoms, bulkheads, roofs, roof features, gutters, downspouts, cornices, and building materials.

(2)

Non-display windows and doors.

(a)

Original windows and doors, including details, trimwork, and framing, shall be retained.

(b)

Original window and door openings shall not be blocked or enclosed, in whole or in part.

(c)

Replacement windows and doors shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated. Replacement windows and doors shall match the original in style, materials, shape, size, scale, proportion, placement, details and trimwork with no more than one-inch width or height difference from the original size.

(d)

Flat "snap-in" muntins and muntins sandwiched between layers of glass are prohibited.

(e)

Dropped ceilings, when located below the head of a window, shall be sufficiently recessed from the window opening to maintain the original exterior appearance.

(f)

New doors and windows, when permitted, shall match the style, materials, shape, size, scale, proportion, placement, details, and trimwork of other original windows and doors on the same structure.

(3)

Display windows, transoms and bulkheads.

(a)

Original display windows, transoms and bulkheads, including details, trimwork and framing, shall be retained.

(b)

Original display window and transom openings shall not be blocked or enclosed, in whole or in part.

(c)

Replacement display windows, transoms and bulkheads shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated. Replacement display windows, transoms and bulkheads shall match the original in style, materials, shape, size, scale, proportion, placement, details and trimwork with not more than one-inch width or height difference from the original size.

(d)

Flat "snap-in" muntins and muntins sandwiched between layers of glass are prohibited.

(e)

Dropped ceilings, when located below the top of the transom or display windows, shall be sufficiently recessed from the window opening to maintain the original appearance.

(f)

New display windows, transoms and bulkheads, when permitted, shall match the style, materials, shape, size, scale, proportion, placement, details, and trimwork of other original display windows, transoms and bulkheads on the same structure.

(4)

Façades.

(a)

Covering of the original façade shall not be permitted.

(b)

Façade repairs or replacement shall match original material in size, shape, texture, color and mortar and shall be installed using construction techniques that are substantially similar to the original construction techniques. All existing trim shall be repaired or replaced, if necessary, by matching original in material, color and dimensions.

(c)

Painting of unpainted brick, stone and terra cotta is prohibited.

(d)

All cleaning of brick, terra cotta, and stone shall be done with low-pressure water and mild detergents.

(e)

All repairs to original mortar shall duplicate existing mortar material in strength, composition, color and texture. Original mortar joints shall be duplicated in width and in joint profile.

(5)

Cornices. New cornices shall match the original in cornice line, width, decoration and materials. Fiberglass shall be permitted as a substitute material to replace, in whole or part, an original cornice when the original cornice can not be rehabilitated.

(6)

Ornaments.

(a)

As used herein, ornaments are details, which may include or be added to cornices, brackets, downspouts, columns, doors, window moldings, and other similar elements of a building, for the purpose of embellishment.

(b)

Original ornaments shall be retained.

(c)

Replacement ornaments shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated. Replacement ornaments shall match the original in style, materials, shape, size, scale, color and placement.

(d)

Installation of new ornaments, where none previously existed, shall be permitted only when they adhere to the characteristics of the architectural style of the original structure.

(7)

Exterior paving materials.

(a)

Hexagonal sidewalk pavers shall be retained.

(b)

Hexagonal sidewalk pavers shall be used for any sidewalk repairs in the Hotel Row Landmark District.

(c)

Decorative tile work in the recessed entrances and edges of storefronts and the alleyway shall be retained whenever possible.

(d)

Replacement tile work shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated and shall match the original in size, shape, pattern and materials.

(8)

Repealed.

(9)

Security gates or grilles.

(a)

Security gates or grilles shall be installed in a manner which does not irreparably damage the storefront of the building.

(b)

Security gates or grilles, whether in the open or closed position, shall not substantially obscure the storefront of the building.

(c)

Security gates or grilles shall fit within the storefront window or door opening. Security gates or grilles shall be unobtrusive and fully retractable during business hours.

(d)

Housing for security gates or grilles shall be placed under a sign band, awning or canopy whenever possible. When such placement is not possible, housing for security gates or grilles shall be painted to match the building façade.

(10)

Awnings.

(a)

Awning frames attached to storefronts, doors or windows shall replicate the shape of the covered area and fit within that area.

(b)

Awnings shall be attached to the storefront in that area above the display and transom windows and below the cornice and signboard area, or mounted in that area between the storefront display window and the transom window.

(c)

Awning material shall be fire-retardant canvas duck or textured mat finish vinyl or acrylic.

(d)

Multiple awnings on a single building shall be closely matching in color and style.

(e)

Only that portion of the awning used for signage shall be illuminated.

(11)

Canopies.

(a)

Original canopies shall be retained.

(b)

Replacement canopies are permitted only when original canopies cannot be rehabilitated.

(c)

Installation of new canopies, where none previously existed, shall be permitted only when they adhere to the characteristics of the architectural style of the original structure.

(12)

Special features.

(a)

The eight-foot covered alley between the building located at 211—215 Mitchell Street and the building at 217—221 Mitchell Street, and which connects these two (2) buildings, shall be retained.

(b)

Replacement materials for the alley shall be permitted only when originals cannot be rehabilitated and shall match the original in size, material, design, pattern, color and texture whenever possible.

(13)

Development controls.

(a)

Minimum yard requirements. The building setback line existing on the date of enactment of this chapter shall be maintained.

(b)

Maximum height. The building heights existing on the date of enactment of this chapter shall be maintained.

(c)

Pedestrian circulation requirement. Compliance with the pedestrian space plan is not required in the Hotel Row Landmark District.

(Code 1977, § 16-20H.006)