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Design Characteristics <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 />I~ <br />I <br />1~ <br />orignal architectural elements <br />additions <br />Not Appropriate <br />Enclosure <br />The following methods are not recommended when repairing or constructing new porches or <br />stairs: <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 />22 <br />