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Historic Lancaster Commission

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS i
 
CONTENTS ii
 
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
    Background 1
    Purpose of the Guidelines 3
    Organization of the Guidelines 3
    Using the Guidelines 4
    Property Owner and Commission Responsibilities 5
 
SECTION 2 - PROCEDURES
    Historic Lancaster Commission 8
    When a Certificate of Appropriateness is Not Required 9
    Administrative Approvals 9
    Economic Hardship or Unusual and Compelling Circumstances 10
    Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness 10
    Enforcement 10
    Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness 11
    Historic Lancaster District and Map 12
 
SECTION 3 - LANCASTER HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE
    History 14
    Architectural Styles 17
    Building Types 31
 
SECTION 4 - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION  
    The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation 38
    General Rehabilitation Advice 39
    Using Substitute Materials 40
    Foundations 41
    Masonry 43
    Wood Siding and Trim 48
    Roofs 51
    Gutters and Downspouts 55
    Windows 57
    Doors and Entrances 63
    Porches and Stoops 68
    Storefronts 71
    Signage 74
    Awnings 77
    Commercial Cornices, Parapets and Upper Facades 79
    Adaptive Use 81
    Access for the Disabled 82
    Color 84
    Historic Garages and Outbuildings 87
    Historic Landscape Features 89
 
SECTION 5 - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION  
    New Buildings and Additions 93
    Other Garage Considerations 95
    Other Addition Considerations 96
    New Site Considerations 98
    Fencing Considerations 99
    Lighting Considerations 100
    Parking Considerations 101
 
APPENDIX  
    Glossary of Terms 103
    Bibliography 106
    Street Address Ranges 107
    Sources of Assistance 109
    National Register Fact Sheet 111
    National Register Historic District Map 113
    Incentive Program Discussion 114
    Tax Credit Fact Sheet 115
    Applications 117
    Tax Abatement Application 117
    Certificate of Appropriateness Application 118
 

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