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Woodbridge Design Guidelines Chapter 5-Woodbridge Design Guidelines SECTION 5.1 HISTORIC RESOURCES 5.1.1 Exterior Modifications: Projects involving Historic Resources (see Chapter 2) shall be subject to the following requirements for exterior modifications and additions: • Protect and maintain significant stylistic features. Historic features, including original materials, architectural details, window and door openings, contribute to the character of a structure and should be preserved when feasible. Continued maintenance is the best preservation method. Preventative measures should not harm the historic materials. Only those features that are deteriorated should be repaired and only those features that are beyond repair should be replaced. • Design additions to historic resources should be in a manner that is consistent with the architectural style, including the scale, form features, and finishes. Modifications should not obstruct significant historical features of the primary structure. Additions should also take into consideration the historic site design and building placement of the primary structure on the lot. • Avoid removing or altering significant architectural features. To the extent feasible, preserve significant features in their original form and position as follows: • Preserve the size and shape of windows and doors. These features have a significant effect on the building character, giving scale and visual interest to individual facades. It is most important to maintain the proportions of the original windows and doors. • Maintain a storefront and all of its character-defining features. Most of the Historic Resources are commercial buildings with clearly defined primary entrances and large display windows. The repletion of these elements creates visual unity in the District. • Preserve the original form and scale of the roof. Roof pitch, materials, size, and orientation are all distinct features that contribute to the character of the roof. Flat roofs with extended parapets and low-pitch hip roofs are predominant features of historic buildings in the District. Repetition of similar roof forms contributes to a sense of visual continuity for the District.