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('n (8) Fences, walls and hedges at the rear of property in the zone could be taller, but every consideration shall be given to create fence types that are historic in character, and compatible with the architecture of the S--HB zone. Parking. Off- street parking requirements shall be eliminated when necessary to preserve historic landscape materials or unique historic features to allow for the adaptive re -use of historic buildings or when provision of off - street parking prevents such compatible uses. within the S -HB zone there shall be no significant expansion of off - street parking. Business shall be encouraged to share off - street parking areas. On --site parking is best achieved at the side or rear of historic structures. Large historic shade trees shall not be removed to make way for parking lots. Existing parking lots shall be evaluated and design considerations shall be sought to make them more compatible with the character of the S-HB zone. Public Improvements. Materials and design solutions for the public improvements listed in this subsection shall also be compatible with the historic character of the S -HB zone. Special consideration shall be given to the location of benches and outdoor seating areas to ensure that they are designed in a manner that is compatible with the S -HB zone. (a) Street,_ sidewalk, and alley improvements Improvements to streets and sidewalks shall enhance the visual continuity of the existing streetscape. Improvements and alterations shall be compatible with existing material, yet provide safe access for pedestrian, bicycle and automobile circulation. Alleys shall continue to maintain their attractiveness as public open spaces between properties. Improvements shall provide a sensitivity to existing historical structures, sheds, additions and landscape features. Additional information regarding the trolley tracks under Blair Boulevard shall be considered before street improvements are implemented. (b) Lightine. New city lighting shall be pedestrian in scale. Research shall be conducted to determine the historic precedents for street lighting in the S- HB zone, or surrounding residential areas. The findings of this research shall be applied when replacement lights are considered to be appropriate in the S -HB zone. (c) Street Trees The planting of street trees shall continue to reinforce the historic character and planting patterns of the S -HB zone, which is somewhat linear in form. There are existing street trees that are over 100 years old in the S -HB zone, as well are more recent plantings. Deciduous and coniferous trees are both compatible to the character of the S -HB zone. (d) Signs It is expected that signs in the S -HB zone will satisfy the legitimate needs of commerce without visual clutter and without interference with the view of buildings, landscape features and other signs. Signs shall be positioned with consideration for the facade on which located. Signs shall be designed for careful integration with architectural features. Size and Ordinance - 136