SEC. 6. FEATURES.
The architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's case report with appendix
titled "Telegraph Hill Historic District," adopted August 7, 1985, as amended by the City Planning Commission, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully
set forth.
(Added by Ord. 442-86, App. 11/13/86)
SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.
The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness in the Telegraph Hill Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applications; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the
following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail.
(a) Character of the Historic District. The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.7 of Article 10. For purposes of
review pursuant to said standards, the character of said Historic District shall mean the architectural features and historic open space of the Telegraph Hill Historic District referred to and
described in Section 6 of this ordinance.
(b) Height. Buildings should relate to the height of structures immediately adjacent and in the general area with the intent that the building should be contained within an envelope that
slopes upward or downward with the slope of the property.
(c) Alterations and New Construction. Alterations and new construction shall be compatible with the nearby contributory buildings within the Historic District, and shall conform to
the following provisions:
(1) Style. New construction in a contemporary idiom is encouraged, with specific regulation as follows:
(a) Bay windows and porticos are not characteristic of the District, and are discouraged.
(b) Porches and balconies are characteristic design features of the District, and are encouraged.
(c) Gable roof forms are encouraged.
(d) The mass of new buildings should relate to the topographical contour of the site, and be compatible with adjacent buildings.
(e) Horizontal rustic wood siding is the traditional building material in the District, and its use is encouraged over other surfacing materials, including wood shingles. Masonry
surfaces may be appropriate in subareas with a concentration of Art Moderne or International Style building.
(f) Fenestration should be proportionate and in scale with traditional patterns within the District. Wooden sash is encouraged over aluminum or other metal sash.
(g) Detailing should relate to the simple, straightforward traditional vernacular forms found in the District.
(2) Landscaping. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for construction shall include landscaping plans for required yards, setbacks and areas counting toward useable
open space requirements of Section 135 of the City Planning Code. All construction activities, such as but not limited to demolition, storage of construction materials, excavation, and
application of concrete and other chemicals shall be conducted to minimize interference with historic gardens in public rights-of-way and in historic gardens adjoining them. Fences shall
not obstruct views of private gardens abutting historic public rights-of-way.
(3) Access. Access for demolition and/or construction shall utilize existing paths, steps and walkways. The project sponsor shall replace in kind and value any landscaping features on
public space which may be damaged or destroyed by such activities.