EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2022 73 chapter 3 canopies in locations that respect the design of the building and do not obscure architectural features or detailing. Canopies should be proportional with and complimentary to nearby buildings and canopies. • Design new canopies simply to match historic equivalents and paint them muted colors that are complementary to the building and surrounding historic district. • Keep a minimum of eight feet between the lowest point of the canopy and the sidewalk or ground below, per Building Code. Chimneys • Preserve and maintain chimneys in accordance with the guidelines for masonry. Do not remove or alter historic chimneys. Avoid covering chimneys with stucco or any other treatment. • As needed, repoint chimneys to match their historic appearance and materials. • If chimneys are collapsed or unstable, reconstruct them to match their original appearances, if known. If not known, use designs and materials typical for the age and style of the building. • If chimney caps are desired, use clay, slate, stone, or low-profile metal caps (painted to match the brick) that do not overhang the rim of the chimney. Gutters & Downspouts • Preserve and maintain historic gutters and downspouts. • Repair and replace damaged gutters and downspouts. • Use gutters, downspouts, and splash blocks in a design appropriate to the age of the building they support. Use half-round gutters if the building dates from before the 1930s. Use ogee gutters if the building dates from after the 1930s. • Locate downspouts away from architectural features and in less visible locations. Modern Features • See Chapter 9, Modern Features, for guidelines on mechanical equipment, communications equipment, fire escapes and exterior staircases, ramps and lifts, rooftop features, security bars, skylights, and solar installations.
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