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<br />Design Characteristics <br /> <br />· Replacement porch features, elements, and materials shall match original features. Patterns <br />of replacement features or elements shall replicate original. <br />· New construction of front and side porches shall be compatible in size, scale, setback, and <br />design to the historic district. <br />· Porches should be built on raised foundations (if foundation of residence is raised). <br />· Porch stairs shall be built to the style of the residence. <br />. Porch stairs and porches shall be built of wood or concrete. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />J 1--- <br /> <br />orignal architectural elemente; <br /> <br /> <br />inappropriate porch addition6 <br />Not Appropriate <br /> <br />Not Appropriate <br /> <br />Enclosure of Porch <br /> <br />The following methods are not recommended when repairing or constructing new porches or <br />stairs: <br /> <br />· Ready-made (prefabricated) iron railing and oversimplified construction methods. <br />· Changing the original style of the porch roof. <br />· Removal and alteration of front and side porches in part or whole. <br />· Enclosure of front and side porches. <br />· Using aluminum canopies or incongruous balustrades or handrail. <br />· Removal and redesign of original wood porch and stairs with concrete porch or stairs. <br /> <br />22 <br /> <br />