Title Sheet
Table of Contents
History and Architectural Styles of Hyde Park
Purpose of the Guidelines
Using the Design Guidelines
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation,
Including Guidelines 1 – 10
Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Existing Buildings
Introduction
Maintaining Original Building Characteristics
Uncovering Original Detail
Porches/Porte Cocheres/Detached Garages
Ornamentation and Architectural Details
Porch Supports and Ornamentation
Light Fixtures
Dormers
Hardware
Doors
Windows, Shutters, and Awnings
Woodwork and Exposed Structural Supports
Siding and Stucco
Brick and Stone
Roofs and Roofing
Foundation Enclosures
Modern Equipment
Air Conditioning
Antennas and Satellite Dishes
Security Bars
Solar Collectors
Fire Stairs
Design of Compatible New Construction
Design of Compatible New Construction
Screen Enclosures
Design Criteria for New Construction and Additions: Compatible Design
Scale: Height and Width
Massing and Building Form
Setback
Orientation and Site overage
Alignment, Rhythm and Spacing
Maintaining Materials Within the District
Trim and Detail: Link Between Old and New
Façade Proportions/Window Patterns
Entrances and Porch Projections
Roof Forms and Materials
Maintaining Quality Within the District
Paint and Stain Colors
Signs
Sign Regulations
District Standards
Lighted Signs
Ground Signs and Pylon Signs
Wall Signs
Sign Heights
Projecting Signs
Shingle Signs
Landscape And Site Elements
Landscape and Site Elements
Retaining Walls
Urns and Planters
Parking
Pavement, Driveways and Curbs
Drives and Walkways
Fences and Walls
Street Lights
Hyde Park Commercial Design Guidelines
Demolition
Relocation Buildings
Vacant Sites: Minimum Standards
Glossary
Policies
