Downtown Overlay District

Timrod Park Neighborhood Overlay Criteria:

  1. The historic and significant character of the property should be retained and preserved;
  2. Distinctive features, finishes and construction techniques or examples that characterize a property should be preserved;
  3. For all buildings, aluminum or vinyl siding may not be used unless approved by the Design Review Board:
  4. Chemical or physical treatments cause damage to or cover the original material may not be used unless approved by the Design Review Board.
  5. New additions and adjacent or related new construction should be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the original property and its environment would be unimpaired.
  6. The height of any alteration or construction should be compatible with the style and character of the proposed or modified structure or building and with the surrounding buildings and structures;
  7. The proportions and relationship between doors and windows should be compatible with the architectural style and character of the building and surrounding buildings;
  8. The visual relationship of open space between buildings or structures should be compatible with adjacent buildings or structures;
  9. The design of the roof should be compatible with the architectural style and character of existing buildings and surrounding structures;
  10. Landscaping should be added that enhances the property and provides for green space and appropriate buffering between land uses and/or property boundaries:
  11. The scale of the buildings or structure after alteration, construction, or partial demolition should be compatible with the style and character of surrounding buildings and structures.
  12. When appropriate, the architectural details (colors, materials, and textures) should be compatible with the style and character of surrounding buildings and structures.