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siding. ~ Metal and vinyl sidings, T-1-11 plywood siding, and other non-historic siding materials shall be avoided on buildings located in the historic district. ,Every attempt shall be made to replicate the historic look that is consistent .to the historic structure. The exterior color shall be campat~`ble with adjacent landmark structures or of natural or earthtone colors, or of ,natural materials that are sympathetic . to the historic time period, and detailing of individual structures located in the district, Choice of color can be influenced by changing technologies, tastes and fashions. A paint analysis is considered the most effective method of determining historic color, and should be considered on structures of significant ranking. 3. He~,ight. Building heights are generally law in the district and alterations and additions shall no~:ceed two stories in height. Building height shall not exceed the height of the Red Barn, which is around 25 feet. 4. Rif, New roof shapes shall be compatible with historic precedents existing in the district, which are generally gabled ar hipped, or a combination of the same. The roof pitch shall be medium to steep and surface material shall consist of composition shingle or woad shingle. Wood shakes shall be avoided. Investigations of existing roof materials shall be conducted through research or identification on an individual basis. Earthtones and grays are generally acceptable colors for historic roofs. 5. Sim. For structures facing Blair Boulevard and Van Buren Street they shall continue to be sited to fallow an east-west orientation, ar to allow to align with Blair Boulevard, which is a unique character defining feature of the district. Exceptions could be made for infill structures that are located at the rear of parcels, or adjacent to alle . 6. Site Development. Existing mature vegetation shall be retained, to the extent possible. The addition of lawns, deciduous an evergreen trees and shrubs, vines and perennials shall be encouraged for ornamental plantings. Novelty plants, variegated foliages, and topiary shrubbery that is clipped to imitate animal or whimsical shapes) will be considered to be non-campatl~ble with the character of the district Fences, walls, and hedges located within the front setback shall be law and compat~~le with the architecture of the building on the site. Fences, walls and hedges at the rear of properties in the district could be taller, but every consideration shall be given to create fence types that are historic in character, and compa~~ble with the architecture of the district. . 7, Parkin . Dff~street parking requirements shall be eliminated, when necessary to preserve historic Landscape materials ar unique historic features to allow for the adaptive reuse of historic buildings or when provision of off-street parking prevents such compatible uses. Within the entire district ,there shall not be a significant expansion of off«street Exhibit A -Design guidelines Applicable to Blair Boulevard Commercial Area Historic District - 2 . ioli21~3