Historic Guidelines - City of Melbourne, Florida

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REHABILITATION AND ADDITIONS 25 used if not consistent with the architectural style of the building (mainly Craftsman: not very popular as part of the vernacular or modern (Ranch and Minimal Traditional) styles) or visible from the public right of way. 8) Shutters in good condition or repairable and in character with the style and period of the building should be retained. 9) Missing shutters should be replaced with wood shutters to match the existing. All replacement shutters should be similar to the original in size, configuration and style, fit the window openings and not overlap each other on the surface of the wall. 10) Windows on additions should have the same orientation, size, materials and configuration as the existing or original windows of the façade of the existing structure. 11) New operable wood shutters are permitted, as long as they are sized to match the corresponding window openings and their shapes, material, proportions, design, color, and hardware are in character with the style of the building. 12) Awnings may be used if they complement the style of the structure in terms of shape, proportion and color. Appropriate Shutter 13) Only canvas awnings are allowed. No metal or vinyl awnings are allowed. Building Features Inappropriate Shutter (not operable, inconsistent with window width) Inappropriate Window Grill DRAFT 14) No backlit, or interior lit vinyl awnings should be allowed. 15) No grills should be installed on windows unless consistent with the building style (Mission or Mediterranean). MATERIALS/EXTERIOR FABRIC 1) Alterations should use the wall finish most acceptable for the architectural style (see Introduction Chapter). The following materials are generally acceptable for principal and accessory structures within the historic districts. a. Wood clapboard, wood shingle, wood drop siding, and horizontal wood board and batten siding. b. Brick, tabby, stucco and stone or cast stone. 2) Imitation materials such as Wolverine Premium, vinyl siding, HardiePlank, and similar materials Inappropriate Resurfacing should only be used in new construction. 3) Resurfacing contributing buildings with a new material that is inconsistent with the style of the building or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles, rustic shakes, and vinyl or aluminum siding, should not be allowed. 4) Property owners need to be careful when selecting
Building Features materials to cover the crawlspace. The materials Inappropriate Use of Lattice used need to be consistent with the original materials used, which included wood lattice, open brickwork, and iron grates. Materials not recommended include concrete, plywood, aluminum grates, as these materials detract from the overall appearance of the building. 5) The use of lattice should be limited to small areas not to exceed 18 square feet, and shall be contained within a frame or volume (see examples on side). Lattice panels should not be used as walls Appropriate Use of Lattice or fences. 6) Additions to wood sided structures should be of wood and match the existing siding in size, shape, color, orientation and texture. 7) Additions to stuccoed structures should be of stucco to match the existing in color, composition and texture. 8) Additions to concrete block structures should be of matching concrete block and should have mortar joints that match the existing. Appropriate Foundation and Crawlspace Cover batten wood clapboard Permitted Materials for Exterior Walls DRAFT tabby wood drop REHABILITATION AND ADDITIONS wood shingles cast stone natural brick hardietrim plank brick stone stucco 26
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Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Introduction - Pu
Page 5 and 6: INTRODUCTION Purpose...............
Page 7 and 8: Water St. Purpose City of Melbourne
Page 9 and 10: Historic Setting The Florida Land B
Page 11 and 12: Architectural Setting Ranch Minimal
Page 13 and 14: Frame Vernacular ROOF Exposed Rafte
Page 15 and 16: Masonry Vernacular ROOF 1) Front, s
Page 17 and 18: Ranch DOORS 1) Solid wood doors wit
Page 19 and 20: Minimal Traditional ROOF 1) Cross g
Page 21 and 22: Craftsman Bungalow ORNAMENTATION 1)
Page 23 and 24: Neo-Classical Revival PORCHES 1) En
Page 25 and 26: REHABILITATION AND ADDITIONS Rehabi
Page 27 and 28: Rehabilitation and Additions to Con
Page 29 and 30: Preserving Building Form GARAGES &
Page 31: Building Features daylight reductio
Page 35 and 36: Building Features BUILDING COLORS 1
Page 37 and 38: Landscape and Site Elements 2) Wind
Page 39 and 40: Examples of Rehabilitation Original
Page 41 and 42: NEW CONSTRUCTION Urban Form........
Page 43 and 44: Urban Form Existing Existing New Ex
Page 45 and 46: Building Features WINDOWS AND DOORS
Page 47 and 48: Building Features BUILDING COLOR 1)
Page 49 and 50: Landscape and Site Elements EXTERIO
Page 51 and 52: APPENDIX Permitting Procedures.....
Page 53 and 54: Permitting Procedures DRAFT APPENDI
Page 55 and 56: General Terms Defined Design Guidel
Page 57 and 58: General Terms Defined Rehabilitatio
Page 59 and 60: Architectural Terms recent past rat
Page 61 and 62: Architectural Terms Stucco - A type
Page 63 and 64: List of Contributing Structures Wit
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Authentic Plants between the 1800s
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Bibliography Cleveland, Weona. Gene
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