SEC. 6. FEATURES.
The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the Jackson Square Report dated June 1971, including the Facade
Elevations and Descriptions therein, and the photographs, case reports and other material on file in the Department of City Planning in Docket No. LM72.1 (HD); the summary description
being as follows:
Overall Form and Continuity.On interior streets, building height is generally well-related to street width. Buildings are typically two or three stories high at the street.
Facades are continuous at the property line.
Scale and Proportion.Ground floors are frequently high, some as much as 20 feet from street level, often with cornice separating them from upper floors, providing continuity along the
street frontage. There is a regularity of overall form and proportion. On the ground floor this typically takes the form of bays closely spaced, 10 to 12 feet apart on center, with deep-set
openings and inset entrances.
Ground-floor treatment is definitely open in nature, with openings separated by narrow stripings or pillars of brick or cast iron. The open emphasis orients the ground floors toward the
pedestrian, with attractive show windows.
Fenestration.Glazing is deeply recessed, producing a strong interplay between light and shade. Protruding window frames are common.
Windows are narrow and vertical in emphasis, rhythmically spaced, and match the bay spacing below and the shape and proportion of windows in nearby buildings. Door openings are
frequently narrow and high.
At the upper floors, the proportion of windows to solid wall is typically less than 50 percent.
Materials.Standard brick masonry is pre-dominant, at times exposed and at times painted, with thick bearing walls. Some buildings are stuccoed over the brick and some are concrete. The
sides of buildings are frequently of brick and form a significant part of the view from the street where they are higher than adjacent buildings. Cast iron is often used in details and
decorative features, notably in pilasters. Iron shutters are also found.
Color.Red brick is typical. Earth tones pre-dominate, with painted brick, where it occurs, typically in muted but not timid tones. Reds, browns, yellows, greens, grays and blues are found.
Texture.Typical facing materials give a rough, textured appearance.
Overall texture of the facades is fine-grained.
Detail.Arches are common at ground floor, and frequently upper floors.
Upper terminal cornices as well as lower cornices are typical, often heavy and projecting.
Classical features predominate, including pediments, columns or pilasters, and parapets.
Frequent exposed anchor plates are visible, holding in place the tie rods used to prevent the bearing walls from bulging.
Decorative Features.Characteristic signs and awnings are modest in size, restrained in design, do not obscure building features, and are integrated into the facade. Sign lettering is
generally tasteful.
There are many attractive and appropriate light fixtures.
Well-designed planter boxes provide welcome touches of greenery.
(Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)
SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.
The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness in the Jackson Square 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 landmarks, landmark sites and 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 the purposes
of review pursuant to said standards, the "character of the Historic District" shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Jackson Square Historic District referred to and described in
Section 6 of this ordinance.
(b) Additional Standards for Certain Features. Facade line continuity is desirable. Therefore, setbacks and arcades, not generally being features of Jackson Square, should be carefully
considered, but interior courts and interior pedestrian areas offer great potential.
(c) Exterior Changes Requiring Approval. Regardless of whether or not a City permit is required, all exterior changes within the Jackson Square Historic District, visible from a
public street or other public place, shall require approval pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of the City Planning Code. Such exterior changes shall include, but shall not be limited to,
painting and repainting; landscaping; fencing; and installation of lighting fixtures and other building appendages.
(d) Demolition of Non-Landmarks. The provisions of this Subsection (d) shall apply to any proposed removal or demolition of a structure in the Jackson Square Historic District, other
than on a designated landmark site. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Planning Commission shall not suspend action on an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for any such proposed removal or demolition for a period in excess of the period specified in this Subsection, and the Board of Supervisors shall not extend any such period
of suspension.
(1) The property owner or his authorized agent may at any time submit a written request to the Department for a finding of incompatibility with respect to a structure in the Historic
District, other than on a designated landmark site. If the Department, with the advice of the Advisory Board, finds that the structure is clearly incompatible with the character of the Historic
District as described in this ordinance, the Department shall so indicate by letter to the owner or his agent. Said finding, unless subsequently revoked by the Department (by letter to the
owner or his agent, prior to submission of a permit application for removal or demolition), shall be conclusively deemed to constitute a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal or
demolition of the structure.
(2) Except where such finding of incompatibility has been made by the Department and has not been so revoked, any application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal or
demolition of a structure in the Historic District, other than on a designated landmark site, shall be the subject of a public hearing before the City Planning Commission, as provided in
Section 1006.2 of Article 10. After holding a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Article 10, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the existing structure
is incompatible with the character of the Historic District as described in this ordinance. If the Commission, in its sole and final discretion, determines that the structure is substantially
compatible with the District, the Commission may request the applicant to submit a facade remodeling feasibility study and information regarding any new structure or other development
proposed for the site, but the applicant shall not be required to submit any such material. The Commission shall then approve the application, or suspend action of the proposed removal or
demolition for a period not to exceed 180 days, giving consideration to any such additional material that may have been submitted as well as to the standards in Section 1006.7 of Article 10.
(3) Where action on a proposed removal or demolition has been suspended by the Planning Commission pursuant to this Subsection (d) and the Commission determines, at any time
during the period of suspension, that there is no reasonable chance of preserving the structure, the Commission shall immediately terminate the suspension and the suspension period shall
expire.
(4) Where action on a proposed removal or demolition has been suspended by the Planning Commission pursuant to this Subsection (d), and an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for construction or alteration on the site has also been filed, the said suspension of action shall not constitute grounds for postponement or continuation of the public
hearing or decision on the proposed construction or alteration.
(5) If the Planning Commission has determined that the existing structure is incompatible, or after the expiration of any suspension period imposed by the Commission, the Department
shall issue to the applicant a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal or demolition.
(Added Ord. 221-72, App. 8/9/72)