Every reasonable effort should be made to provide a compatible architectural appearance for buildings, accessory buildings or garages which will require minimum alteration to the building, accessory building or garage.

Rehabilitation of any buildings, accessory buildings or garages should not substantially alter the distinguishing qualities or visual character of the building, accessory building or garage.

Deteriorated architectural features should be required, wherever possible. In the event that replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications or original features.

With respect to an application for demolition, no building, accessory building or garage within the District shall be demolished without being condemned by standard procedures or unless it:

Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize older buildings, accessory buildings or garages and/or pre-date mass production of building materials should be retained wherever possible.

All buildings, accessory buildings or garages should be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations to create an appearance inconsistent with the original character of the building, accessory building or garage should be discouraged.

The design of any new buildings, accessory buildings or garages in the District and any additions to existing buildings, accessory buildings or garages should be compatible with the architectural style of the District.

The Planning Board may refer to the Design Guidelines for assistance in reviewing applications.