North Charleston, located in Charleston and Dorchester counties, is one of the largest municipalities in the state. Over the past ten (10) years, the city has seen immense changes in terms of population and development. With increasing population growth and changes in terms of population and development, the city is facing rising development pressures in the older areas of the city. Without regulations, these pressures can lead to the loss of historic structures or neighborhoods and development that is in contrast with the surrounding community.

The Olde North Charleston Neighborhood area is comprised of a number of culturally significant structures from the early to mid-twentieth century. This area is significant because:

•A great number and rich variety of early to mid-twentieth century homes and structures still exist, representing the initial development of what would become the city of North Charleston.

•Distinctive local and national architectural styles are evidenced, such as Craftsman-style bungalows, Minimal Traditional cottage, Charleston Single, Prairie-style, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival.

•Special natural and streetscape characteristics exist including mature street trees and attractive landscaping that should be preserved.

•This area is notable for distinguishing site planning features, as the area is part of the original 1,500-acre planned City of North Charleston designed by famed landscape architect William Bell Marquis. The neighborhood also represents the design principles of Ebenezer Howard's Garden City movement.

•Houses often feature deep front porches, wide eaves, picket fences and pedestrian friendly sidewalks. The neighborhood projects a comfortable, familial-type atmosphere.

•The neighborhood features a dense layout that became less prevalent in later periods of the twentieth century.

•Houses are notable for having been constructed of wood, brick and stucco rather than modern synthetic materials.

•Setbacks in the area are generally less than the current zoning laws require, with side yard setbacks ranging from two (2) to ten (10) feet, and front yard setbacks ranging from ten (10) to twenty-five (25) feet.

When viewed on a macro level, the neighborhood as a whole is notable for:

•Scale, size, type of construction, or distinctive building materials.

•Lot layouts, setbacks, street layouts, alleys, or sidewalks.

•Special natural or streetscape characteristics.

•Land use patterns.

•Close proximity or links designated local or historic landmarks and or districts.

•The presence of historically, culturally, locally or architecturally significant properties.

In an effort to preserve the character of historic neighborhoods and prevent the loss of historic structures, the city is implementing both an historic district and a neighborhood conservation district. The goal of these districts is to maintain and protect the structures that depict an important part of the history of the City of North Charleston's development. This ordinance will serve to preserve, conserve, and enhance the character, function, and environment of Olde North Charleston.

This historic district contains a number of historically significant properties that were built at the turn of the century up until the post World War II housing boom. Of the one hundred three (103) total lots in the proposed historic district, seventy-eight (78) of the eighty-six (86) developed properties were constructed before 1956. The majority of these properties have retained their architectural significance and are worthy of increased protection through the establishment of a local historic district. The establishment of a local historic district will provide design guidelines and standards for new construction, additions, alterations, relocation, and rehabilitation.

Structures that are not historic landmarks themselves, but are located within an historic area can, and often do, have a significant impact upon surrounding historic structures and sites. Therefore, some degree of control is necessary to protect the historic integrity of the neighborhood. An established neighborhood conservation district will prescribe a set of design guidelines that will protect the features of the neighborhood that are important. There are one hundred twenty-nine (129) total lots in the neighborhood conservation district, of which fifty-two (52) were built before 1956. There are also forty-four (44) vacant lots available for development.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08)

The map below displays the boundaries for the Olde North Charleston Neighborhood's Local Historic District and the adjoining Neighborhood Conservation District.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08)

The city shall compile and maintain an inventory of structures within the historic and conservation district areas that significantly contribute to the character of each district.

Inclusion on the inventory list shall be based upon the following criteria:

1.

The structure has significant inherent character, interest, or value as part of the development or heritage of the community, state, or nation;

2.

The structure is the site of an event significant in history;

3.

The structure is associated with a person or persons who contributed significantly to the culture and development of the community, state, or nation;

4.

The structure exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social, ethnic, aesthetic, engineering, architectural or historic heritage of the community, state, or nation;

5.

The structure individually, or as a collection of resources, embodies distinguishing characteristics of type, style, period, or specimen in architecture or engineering;

6.

The structure is the work of an architect/designer or master craftsman whose work has influenced significantly the development of the community, state or nation;

7.

The structure contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation;

8.

The structure represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood or community;

9.

The structure is one of the few remaining examples in the city, region, state or nation possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or historical type or specimen; and

10.

The structure has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08)

Unless otherwise provided in this article, no person shall engage in any work or alteration (either directly or indirectly) for which design review is required by this article without first obtaining a historic district/conservation district permit issued by the city in accordance with this article.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08)

(a)

Review.

(1)

Activities for which no Historic District review is required:

a.

General maintenance and repairs that do not change the appearance of the structure or site;

b.

Exterior alterations not visible from a public right-of-way;

c.

House painting or staining (including preparation for same and choice of color);

d.

Landscaping (including sprinkler system work);

e.

All interior alterations;

f.

Window screens, except exterior screens on front porches;

g.

Window grilles.

(2)

All other construction/renovation/repair/demolition activities shall be subject to advance review and approval by the planning director and/or his designee.

(3)

Standards against which proposed activity requiring historic district review shall be evaluated:

a.

Setbacks. The required yard setback shall be equal to the average setback for structures located along the same street block, plus or minus two and one-half (2½) feet. In instances in which no average front yard setback for structures located along the same street block can be determined, the required setback shall be twenty-two and one-half (22½) feet, plus or minus two and one-half (2½) feet.

b.

Secondary structures. Secondary structures are to be established behind the main structure and hence may not be established in the front yard setback area.

c.

Floor area ratio. Floor area ratio (FAR) shall be determined by dividing the total square footage of the structure by the total square footage of the lot.

FAR's for new structures or existing structures when any proposed renovations or additions are considered may not exceed 0.50 for one-story homes and 0.75 for two-story homes.

If the average FAR for all structures on the same block as the subject property is more than twenty-five (25) per cent different than the applicable 0.50 and 0.75 FAR listed above, then the FAR limit applicable to the subject property shall be the average FAR for all structures on the same block as the subject property.

d.

Lot size. Newly created or subdivided lots of regular shape shall be at least five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet in size, with a road frontage of at least forty (40) feet.

e.

Coverage. Not more than two-thirds (⅔) of the total area of a lot may be covered by structure(s) and/or impervious surface.

f.

Parking. Driveways shall be unpaved or covered with brick or gravel. Where covered with unmortared brick or gravel the driveway shall be covered only in two (2) strips for tire lines. No circular driveways or front yard driveways shall be established.

Any garage on site shall be located in the rear yard and shall be of the detached variety sized to accommodate not more than two (2) cars.

g.

Roofline and pitch. Roofline and roof pitch for additions, renovations, and repairs shall be consistent with the pre-existing roof pitch for the structure.

Roof pitch for new construction shall be consistent with the typical pitch associated with the architectural style of the structure under construction.

Material alteration of original pitch of rooflines is not permitted, except in cases where previous alterations incongruous with the general style of the structure are being corrected.

Bubble skylights are forbidden.

Rafter ends originally serving as a visual architectural feature shall not be cut or covered.

h.

Roofing materials. Original roofing materials shall be preserved to the extent reasonably possible. If only portions of a roof require repair or replacement those portions shall be repaired/ replaced using materials identical to the pre-existing roofing material. If complete replacement is necessary, complete replacement may be made with metal, wood shakes (fire retardant as required by Code), slate shingles, or composite, asphalt or fiberglass shingles. In instances in which composite, asphalt, or fiberglass shingles are employed such shingles shall feature a similar pattern and color to that found on the pre-existing roof.

If employed, composite, asphalt, or fiberglass shingles for new construction and additions shall be of dark shades of gray or brown to simulate the appearance of weathered wood or slate shingles.

i.

Number of stories. Colonial Revival, Craftsman Bungalow, Tudor Revival and Charleston Single houses may be two (2) complete stories in height. All other house styles shall not feature more than one complete story.

Half-stories or finished attics above the story limit set forth above are permitted so long as the addition of dormers or other windows does not materially alter the historic character of the structure.

Second story or half-story additions shall be constructed in the same materials and built in the same style as the original portion of the house.

j.

Porches. Original materials and dimensions of pre-existing porches shall be maintained.

Screening in or enclosing front porches shall not be permitted.

k.

Building materials. Construction shall utilize siding of brick, wood, or stucco. Siding materials shall not be "mixed" (i.e. one face or portion of a face covered in one siding with other portions of the house finished in another type of siding) unless the structure featured mixed siding prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

When siding is replaced it shall be replaced with siding of the same type and of similar dimensions to the extent reasonably possible.

l.

Building orientation. structures shall be oriented toward the street and feature a well-defined entrance.

In the case of a corner lot that faces two (2) streets, the building shall be oriented to face the street on which it has a narrower frontage.

In the case of a square corner lot, the building shall be oriented towards the busier of the streets.

m.

Density. Multi-family housing shall not be established within the district. An accessory dwelling unit in the form of a single apartment over a detached garage is permissible, however.

n.

Architectural style and details. Buildings and additions/renovations shall be designed to replicate the following styles: Craftsman, Bungalow, Minimal-Traditional, Charleston Single Style, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Prairie.

Ornamentation installed on a structure or utilized on additions/renovations shall be consistent in style with the style of the structure as a whole.

Gutters and downspouts shall match the color of either the building body or the building trim.

o.

Fences and walls. Fences and retaining walls shall be constructed of stone, brick, stuccoed concrete, or wood pickets. Fences constructed of all other materials shall not be permitted.

Front yard retaining walls shall not exceed two (2) feet in height absent a certification of necessity from a registered South Carolina engineer. Front yard fences shall not feature a solid façade or exceed four (4) feet in height.

p.

Demolition. Demolition of structures listed on the contributing structure inventory shall not be allowed unless the estimated cost to repair the structure to current building code exceeds fifty (50) per cent of the assessed value of the improvements on the parcel.

Demolition of structures not listed on the contributing structure inventory shall be allowed by way of permit.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08; Ord. No. 2017-076, 11-21-2017)

(a)

Design review. Conservation district review is required for any new construction and for any alteration to roofline, height, or footprint of an existing structure.

(b)

Standards against which proposed activities requiring conservation district review will be evaluated:

(1)

Setbacks. The required front yard setback shall be equal to the average setback for structures located along the same street block, plus or minus two and one-half (2½) feet. In instances in which no average setback for structures located along the same street block can be determined, the required setback shall be twenty-two and one-half (22½) feet, plus or minus two and one-half (2½) feet. Where parking is provided under an elevated structure, the front setback may be reduced by ten (10) feet. Side and rear setbacks shall be provided in accordance with section 6-1.

Secondary structures are to be established behind the main structure and hence may not be established in the front yard setback area.

(2)

Floor area ratio (FAR). Floor area ratio shall be determined by dividing the ratio total square footage of the structure by the total square footage of the lot. The bottom story of an elevated structure is exempted from the FAR calculation.

FAR's for new structures or existing structures when any proposed additions/renovations are considered may not exceed 0.50 for one-story homes and 0.75 for two-story homes.

If the average FAR for all structures on the same block as the subject property is more than twenty-five (25) per cent different than the applicable 0.50 and 0.75 FAR listed above then the FAR limit applicable to the subject property shall be the average FAR for all structures on the same block as the subject property.

(3)

Lot size. Newly created or subdivided lots of regular shape shall be at least five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet in size, with a road frontage of at least forty (40) feet.

(4)

Coverage. Not more than 2/3 of the total area of a lot may be covered by structures and/or impervious surface.

(5)

Roofline and pitch. Roof pitch for additions, renovations, and repairs shall be consistent with the pre-existing roof pitch for the structure.

Roof pitch for new construction shall be consistent with the pre-existing roof pitch for the structure.

Roof pitch for new construction shall be consistent with the typical pitch associated with the architectural style of the structure under construction.

Material alteration of original pitch of rooflines is not permitted, except in cases where previous alterations incongruous with the general style of the structure are being corrected.

Rafter ends originally serving as a visual architectural feature shall not be cut or covered.

(6)

Number of stories. Colonial Revival, Charleston Single, Craftsman and Tudor Revival style houses may be two (2) complete stories in height. All other house styles shall not feature more than one complete story.

Half-stories or finished attics above the story limit set forth above are permitted so long as the addition of dormers or other windows does not materially alter the historic character of the structure. A third story, in the form of an open or enclosed drive under garage, may be permitted should the structure be required to be elevated.

Second-story or half-story additions shall be constructed in the same materials and built in the same style as the original portion of the house.

(7)

Porches. Original materials and dimensions of pre-existing porches shall be maintained.

Screening in or enclosing front porches shall not be permitted.

(8)

Building orientation. Structures shall be oriented toward the street and feature a well-defined entrance.

In the case of a corner lot that faces two (2) streets, the building shall be oriented to face the street on which it has a narrower frontage.

In the case of a square corner lot, the building shall be oriented towards the busier of the streets.

(9)

Density. An accessory dwelling unit in the form of a single apartment over a detached garage is permissible.

(10)

Fences and walls. Front yard fences and retaining walls shall be constructed of stone, brick, stuccoed concrete, or wood pickets.

Fences of all other materials shall not be permitted.

Front yard retaining walls shall not exceed two (2) feet in height absent a certification of necessity from a registered South Carolina engineer.

Front yard fences shall not feature a solid façade or exceed four (4) feet in height.

(11)

Demolition. Demolition of structures listed on the contributing structure inventory shall not be allowed unless the estimated cost to repair the structure to current building code exceeds fifty (50) per cent of the assessed value of the improvements on the parcel.

Demolition of structures not listed on the contributing structure inventory shall be allowed by way of permit.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-08; Ord. No. 2017-076, 11-21-2017; Ord. No. 2020-008, Exh. A, 1-23-2020; Ord. No. 2023-028, Exh. A, 5-25-2023)

(a)

Application. Any person seeking a permit for work for which a permit is required under this article shall submit to the planning director (or his designee) a written application for such permit or other historic district/conservation district-related decision. The director shall prepare a permit application form and provide it to any person on request. The same form may be used for both the application and the decision thereon. A single form may be used for multiple projects on the same site. A permit application is complete only when it is accompanied by the appropriate application fee, in an amount set by resolution of the city council. The form may call for the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of the applicant and, if applicable, the name address, and telephone number and license number, if any, of the contractor;

(2)

Address and zoning district of the property where the work is proposed to be performed;

(3)

Accurate and scaled site plan showing the location of property lines, buildings, parking areas, driveways, landscaped areas, utility poles and wires, and existing and proposed signs on the site;

(4)

Accurate and scaled building elevation showing existing and proposed building features;

(5)

Accurate and scaled plans, details and samples showing the work to be performed;

(6)

The landowner's written consent to the proposed work, which may be shown by signature on the application;

(7)

A statement as to whether the property or parcel on which the work is proposed to be performed is the subject of any outstanding notice of violation or notice to correct;

(8)

Photographs of the existing property, parcel and/or building on which the work is proposed to be performed.

(b)

Incomplete applications. If the planning director (or his/her designee) finds that any application for a permit is incomplete, the applicant shall be so notified not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the application is received. The notice shall detail all known points of incompleteness. The applicant may resubmit the application in complete form without paying the application fee again, one time, within thirty (30) calendar days of when the notice of incompleteness is given. If the director fails to provide notice of incompleteness within thirty (30) calendar days, then the application shall be deemed complete as of the last day on which notice of incompleteness could have been timely given.

(c)

Permit to perform work. An applicant for a permit to perform work within this Historic District or Conservation District must also secure any and all other reviews, permits, and/or approvals that may be required by other provisions of the Municipal Code, state law, or federal law.

(d)

Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any other provision of this Code or state or federal law. Permits appearing to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this article or other provisions of this Code or state or federal law shall not be valid.

(e)

Permits issued in error. The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the director from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this article or of any other provision of this Code.

(f)

Suspension or revocation of permit. The director may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this article whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this article, state law, or federal law. Contested revocations under this section shall be heard and appealed in the same manner as any other permit-related decision.

(g)

Rules of decision. The planning director (or his/her designee) shall approve all permit applications which fully comply with the requirements of this article and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements. For any permit application which does not comply with this article and all other applicable laws, the director (or his/her designee) shall deny the application and give notice of such decision detailing the reasons for denial to the applicant not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the application is found or deemed complete. If such notice is not timely given, and the applicant does not waive time, then the application shall be deemed denied and the applicant shall be entitled to appeal the decision.

(h)

Administrative decision and review thereof. All matters of enforcement, interpretation and application of this article, including decisions on permits and all other all historic district or conservation district-related decisions, shall be made by the director (or his/her designee) as an administrative matter. No public hearing required shall be required for decisions by the planning director (or his/her designee). Appeals of the decision of the planning director (or his/her designee) shall be made to the BOZA in accordance with that body's established rules and procedures.

(i)

When appeal right to BOZA arises. Unless timeliness of decision is waived by the applicant or appellant, the right to appeal a historic district or conservation district-related decision arises at the earliest of: when notice of the decision is personally delivered to or mailed to the applicant; or the expiration of the time in which the planning director (or his/her designee) is required to make a decision.

(j)

Timeliness of decision; waiver of time. Unless otherwise provided, at each stage of review, all historic district or conservation district-related decisions shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days. This time period begins at the earliest of when the permit application is complete, when a written request for interpretation has been received, or when the appeal has been timely and properly filed, as applicable. When any such decision is not made within the required time, and the applicant or appellant does not waive time, then the application or appeal shall be deemed denied and the applicant or appellant shall have the immediate right to appeal to the next level of review. The timeliness requirement may be waived by the applicant or appellant at any stage of the process.

(k)

Maintenance of status quo. While any historic district or conservation district-related decision is pending, the status quo shall be maintained until the review or appeal has run its full course, unless the subject property/structure is in such physical condition that it presents a serious and immediate threat to the public health and safety, in which case it may be summarily abated as a public nuisance, pursuant to applicable law.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-2008)

(1)

No historic district/conservation district requirement set forth within this chapter shall be applied in such a fashion as to:

a.

Conflict with a standardized code or law adopted by the city:

i.

In a form specified by state or federal law, or

ii.

In order to discharge a requirement imposed upon the city by state or federal law, or

b.

Adversely impact any recognized police, fire, flood, pollution, runoff, seismic, or other rating given to the city or its citizens; or

c.

Amend, purport to amend, alter or purport to alter any state or federal law or regulation otherwise applicable.

(2)

Exemption for Olde North Charleston Historic and Neighborhood Conservation Districts. Developments approved in areas located in the historic overlay district (section 10-15) and the neighborhood conservation overlay district (section 10-20) shall not be required to satisfy the minimum lot area, lot width, road frontage, and lot depth requirements under subsections 18-40(a) and 18-40(b) provided that all requirements of the zoning ordinance, including those specific to the individual district, have been met to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator.

(3)

Exemption for lots created by the replacement of a nonconforming manufactured home park as per section 6-1(a)(1) of the zoning regulations. Lots created by the replacement of a nonconforming manufactured home park as per section 6-1(a)(1) of the zoning regulations shall not be required to satisfy the minimum lot area, lot width, road frontage, and lot depth requirements under subsection 18-40(a) and 18-40(b) of article X of the zoning regulations, provided that all requirements of the zoning ordinance, including the minimum of thirty (30) feet of frontage along a street which has been accepted for continual maintenance by the state, one (1) of its political subdivisions, or a homeowner's association or other responsible entity as outlined in section 18-40(d) of the subdivision regulations have been met.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-2008; Ord. No. 2015-026, 6-25-2015; Ord. No. 2022-009, Exh. A, 1-27-2022)

Addition:

(1)

Construction that increases the living or working space of an existing structure, and is capable of being mechanically heated or cooled. (ex. porch enclosures, room additions, etc.)

(2)

An alteration that changes the exterior height of any portion of an existing building.

(3)

Any extension of the footprint of the structure, including porches and decks.

Appropriate: Suitable for, or compatible with, a structure or district, based upon accepted standards and techniques for historic preservation and urban design as set forth in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and these guidelines.

Architectural: Any of the component parts that comprise the exterior of a building,

Feature/element: Structure or object that convey the style of a building. (ex. Victorian, Bungalow, etc.)

Compatible: To conform or be in harmony with the components of the style of a building or the character of a district.

Contributing building, structure, or site: A building, structure or site that reinforces the visual integrity or interpretability of a historic district. A contributing building is not necessarily "historic" (50 years old or older). A contributing building may lack individual distinction but add to the historic district's status as a significant and distinguishable entity.

Demolition: Active deconstruction in whole or in part of a building, object, or site.

Elevation:

(1)

Height in terms of distance from grade;

(2)

An exterior wall of a building, usually used in referring to portions other than the façade;

(3)

A mechanically accurate, "head on" drawing of a face of a building or object, without any allowance for the effect of the laws of perspective. Any measurement on an elevation will be in a fixed proportion, or scale, to the corresponding measurement on the real building.

Exterior change: An action that would alter the appearance of a structure. Examples include change in roof pitch or form, or replacing or covering exterior siding with substitute material, reducing, enlarging, closing or relocating window or door openings.

General maintenance: Work meant to remedy damage due to deterioration of a structure or its appurtenances or general wear and tear, which will involve no change in repair materials, dimensions, design, configuration, color, texture or visual appearance.

In-kind replacement: To replace a feature of a building with materials of the same characteristics, such as material, texture, color, etc.

Mass: The physical size and bulk of a structure.

New construction: The construction of any freestanding structure on a lot that ordinarily requires a permit. This may apply to a variety of activities such as storage buildings, carports & garages, secondary dwellings, etc.

Non-contributing building site: A building, structure or site which no longer reinforces the visual integrity of the district either because it is a vacant parcel, or outside structure of the period of significance of the district or it is an historic structure that has lost its integrity through inappropriate additions or the loss of three or more of its original character defining features i.e. porch, windows, siding.

Orientation: Generally, orientation refers to the manner in which a building relates to the street. The entrance to the building plays a large role in the orientation of a building; whereas, it should face the street.

Period of significance:

(1)

For an individual structure: the date of construction plus or minus ten years;

(2)

For the oldest building within the boundaries to the date by which significant development ended.

Preservation: The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of a building or structure, and the existing form and vegetative cover of a site. It may include initial stabilization work, where necessary, as well as ongoing maintenance of the historic building materials.

Protection: The act or process of applying measures designed to affect the physical condition of a property by defending or guarding it from deterioration, loss or attack or to cover or shield the property from danger of injury. In the case of buildings and structures, such treatment is generally of a temporary nature and anticipates future historic preservation treatment; in the case of archaeological sites, the protective measure may be temporary or permanent.

Reconstruction: The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of a vanished building, structure or object, or part thereof, as it appeared at a specific period of time.

Scale: The size of structure as it appears to the pedestrian.

Size: The dimensions in height and width of a building's face.

Streetscape: Generally, the streetscape refers to the character of the street, or how elements of the street form a cohesive environment.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-2008)

North Charleston Historic District Structure Index

North Charleston Conservation District Structure Index

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-2008)

Predominant Styles:

Minimal Traditional Cottage

Defining characteristics:

•Generally 1 or 1½ stories.

•Simple in form with little or no ornamentation.

•Typically wood-sided.

•Low-pitched gable roofs.

Craftsman style

Defining characteristics:

•Generally 1 or 2 stories.

•Commonly clad with stone, brick or stucco.

•Low-pitched front side gable roofs.

•Wide-eave overhangs, typically with exposed rafters and triangular knee braces.

•Full-width porches with heavy, square battered columns and piers that extend to the ground.

Colonial Revival

Defining characteristics:

•Generally 2 stories with a symmetrical façade.

•Typically side gabled or gambrel roofs.

•Dominant entrance, usually with a decorative pediment supported by slender columns or pilasters.

•Windows are often paired and have double hung, multi-panel sashes.

Tudor Revival

Defining characteristics:

•Generally 2 stories.

•Steeply pitched roof, usually side-gabled.

•Façade dominated by one or more prominent gables.

•Brick, stone and stucco veneers and decorative half timbering.

•Grouped, tall narrow windows, with multi-pane glazing.

•Massive chimneys, with decorative chimney pots on each flue.

Prairie Style

Defining characteristics:

•Horizontal lines.

•Flat or low-pitched hip roof.

•Broad, overhanging eaves.

•Windows grouped in horizontal bands.

•Integration with landscape.

•Solid, thick construction.

Charleston Single

Defining characteristics:

•1 or 2 stories.

•One room wide.

•Two rooms deep.

•A gabled roof with the gable side facing the street.

(Ord. No. 2008-22, § 2, 4-24-2008)