Landmarks Preservation
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SUBCHAPTER B: SPECIFIC ALTERATIONS ............................................................................. 7
§2-11 REPAIR, RESTORATION, REPLACEMENT AND RE-CREATION OF
BUILDING FAÇADES AND RELATED EXTERIOR ELEMENTS ................ 9
(a) Introduction ............................................................................................................ 9
(b) General Conditions and Requirements .................................................................. 9
(c) Repair or Restoration of Façade Materials and Features .................................... 11
(d) Replacement of Deteriorated Architectural Features........................................... 16
(e) Reconstruction of Facades .................................................................................. 20
(f) Re-Creation and Restoration of Missing Façade Features ................................. 21
§2-12 STOREFRONTS, AWNINGS AND CANOPIES................................................ 23
(a) Definitions ............................................................................................................ 23
(b) General ................................................................................................................ 25
(c) Storefront Infill ...................................................................................................... 26
(d) Awnings and Canopies at Commercial Storefronts and at Residential and Other
Buildings ............................................................................................................... 32
§2-13 SIGNAGE ...................................................................................................................... 37
(a) Introduction .......................................................................................................... 37
(b) Definitions ............................................................................................................ 37
(c) Permit Not Required ............................................................................................ 39
(d) Installation of Storefront Signs ............................................................................. 39
(e) Installation of Banner and Bracket Signs ............................................................. 41
(f) Signage for Commercial Spaces Below the Sidewalk ......................................... 44
(g) Painted Wall Signs ............................................................................................... 44
(h) Miscellaneous Commercial Signage .................................................................... 46
§2-14 WINDOWS AND DOORS ......................................................................................... 49
(a) Introduction .......................................................................................................... 49
(b) Definitions ............................................................................................................ 49
(c) Work for Which No Approval is Required ............................................................ 53
(d) Installation of Exterior Add-Ons for Windows and Doors in Individual Landmarks
and Buildings in Historic Districts and Scenic Landmarks ................................... 54
(e) Special Windows and Special Doors; Any Facade .............................................. 55
(f) Primary Facades .................................................................................................. 56
(g) Secondary Facades; Visible Facades. ................................................................ 61
(h) Secondary Facades; Nonvisible and Minimally Visible Facades ......................... 63
(i) Entrance Infill, Excluding Entrances in Storefront Infill ........................................ 65
§2-15 ADDITIONS: ROOFTOP AND REAR YARD ADDITIONS OR
ENLARGEMENTS ...................................................................................................... 69
(a) Applicability .......................................................................................................... 69
(b) Rooftop Additions of Occupiable Space; General Requirements ........................ 70
(c) Rooftop Additions of Occupiable Space; Specific Requirements ........................ 70
(d) Rooftop Additions of Non-occupiable Space; Specific Requirements ................. 71
(e) New and Enlarged Dormers on the Rear Façade of a Building within a Historic
District .................................................................................................................. 72
(f) Rear Yard Additions on Buildings in Historic Districts but not including Individual
Landmarks ........................................................................................................... 73
(g) Rooftop and Rear Yard Additions; Cumulative Impact of Additions .................... 74