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Design Guidelines & Standards
ADOPTED version of FREDERICKSBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Tracked Changes of 2nd Draft for Final Draft
A Public Hearing was held by the City of Fredericksburg
HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 13, AT 5:30 P.M. at the Law Enforcement Center, 1601 E Main Street , for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on the following:
1) ADOPTION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES/STANDARDS
2) AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 23 PLANNING - ARTICLE III– HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
A second Public Hearing was be held by CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 19, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.
2nd DRAFT of Historic District Design Guidelines/Standards NOW AVAILABLE.
The first DRAFT of the new Historic District Design Guidelines was reviewed and comments were taken from the public during most of 2020. The HRB made a recommendation on those comments/proposed changes at their December 15th meeting at 5:30 via Zoom. Those changes were incorporated into the 2nd Draft.
Historic District Design Guidelines/Standards Sections:
- Section 1
- Section 2 - Architectural Character
- Section 3 Standards & Guidelines
- 3.1 and 3.2 alterations to historic properties
- 3.2.3 Roofs
- 3.2.4 Chimneys and Stove Pipes
- 3.2.5 Porches and Exterior Stairs
- 3.2.6 Exterior Walls
- 3.2.7 Doors and Door Openings
- 3.2.8 Windows
- 3.2.9 Canopies and Awnings
- 3.2.10 Storefronts
- 3.2.11 Signage
- 3.2.12 Landscape and Site Features
- 3.2.13 Lighting
- 3.2.2 Energy Efficiency
- 3.3 Additions
- 3.4 New Infill Lot and New Primary Structures
- 3.4.1 Lot Coverage
- 3.4.2.2 New Commercial Construction
- 3.4.3 Accessory Buildings
- Appendices