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SEC. 8. SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT. The history of each parcel within the Historic District is documented on the survey worksheets (Appendix A to the South End Historic District Case Report No. 89.065L). This classification of buildings in the South End Historic District is delineated in Case Report No. 89.065L. Each building is designated as one of the following: 1. Contributory.This category identifies buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District. 2. Contributory - Altered.This category identifies buildings which date from the historic district's period of significance but have had their historic integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations. Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged. If a building in this category were to be appropriately restored, the category designation may be amended by the L.P.A.B. to "Contributory." 3. Noncontributory.This category identifies buildings which are outside the Historic District's period of significance or are so significantly altered that they have lost their integrity. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for demolition of a noncontributory building. Construction of new buildings on a demolished building site, additions to, and major alterations of noncontributory buildings should be compatible with the character of the Historic District, and would require a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to ensure compatibility with the character of the historic district. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90) SEC. 9. PAINT COLOR. Nothing in this legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within the District. (Added by Ord. 104-90, App. 3/23/90) SEC. 10. ADDITIONS. Additions to existing buildings and new infill construction proposed within the South End Historic District must reflect an understanding of the relationship of the proposal with the contributing buildings within the district. Additions shall be reviewed for compatibility with the historic building and the district while infill construction shall be reviewed for compatibility with the overall district. Neither should directly imitate nor replicate existing features. For additions, every effort should be made to minimize the visibility of the new structure within the district. Infill construction should reflect the character of the district, including the prevailing heights of contributing buildings without creating a false sense of history. Property owners should consult early in the process with a Planning Department Historic Preservation Technical Specialist when developing a proposal. Additions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and any proposed addition should be located in an inconspicuous location and not result in a radical change to the form or character of the historic building. A vertical addition may be approved, depending on how the addition impacts the building and its relative visibility from the surrounding public rights-of-way within the district. The Planning Department evaluates all proposals for properties identified under Article 10 of the Planning Code for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards (36 C.F.R. § 67.7 (2001)). Based on these Standards, Department staff uses the following criteria when reviewing proposals for vertical additions: • The structure respects the general size, shape, and scale of the features associated with the property and the district and the structure is connected to the property in a manner that does not alter, change, obscure, damage, or destroy any of the character-defining features of the property and the district. • The design respects the general historic and architectural characteristics associated with the property and the district without replicating historic styles o