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Preface

• Background
• Design Concepts and Old Buildings

About the Guidelines

• Introduction to the Design Guidelines
• Objectives of the Guidelines
• How to Use the Guidelines
• How the City Uses the Guidelines

Some Preservation Theory

• Renovation
• New Construction: Design Considerations

How the Review Process Works

• Common Questions
• Check Other Regulations
• Define Design Constraints
• When Renovating, Survey the Condition of Your Building
• Analyze the Setting

Design Review Guidelines and Procedures

• Purpose
• Design Review Procedures
• Building Design Guidelines
• General
• Rehabilitation/Remodeling
• New Construction
• Sign Standards
• General
• Building Signs
• Pole and Ground Signs
• Canopy Signs

Appendix A
Preservation Briefs- Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts 

Appendix B
Preservation Briefs- Making Historic Properties Accessible