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SEC. 8. REVIEW STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Section 1006.6 of Article 10 . For the purposes of review under those standards, the "character of the Historic District" shall mean the exterior architectural features of the Market Street Masonry Historic District referred to and described in Section 7 of this Appendix. The procedures, requirements, controls, and standards in Sections 1005 through 1006.7 of the Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Market Street Masonry Historic District. In addition to those requirements, 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) A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for painting previously unpainted brickwork. (b) Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness: (1) Brickwork. An Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for cleaning brick surfaces with abrasives or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals or anti-graffiti coatings. (2) Galvanized Metal Ornament. An Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for any repair of metal ornament that necessitates its removal from the building in order to carry out such repair. (3) Signs and Awnings. An Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for new tenant signs, signage programs and awnings. Signage programs established for individual buildings with a Notice of Special Restrictions (NSR) on file may avoid future Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness provided future signs follow the established program. Signs, signage programs and awnings that are compatible in terms of material, location, size, method of attachment, and method of illumination with the building and/or district and meet the following requirements: (i) Proposal shall not obscure or cover any exterior character-defining features; (ii) Proposal includes the removal of any abandoned conduit, outlets, attachment structures, and related equipment; (iii) All signs shall be constructed out of durable high-quality materials that retain their characteristics within a high-traffic area over time. Poor quality materials that are prone to fading, rapid deterioration, or damage are discouraged; (iv) Materials shall be compatible with the color, craftsmanship, and finishes associated with the District. Materials shall not have glossy or highly reflective surfaces; (v) All signage applied to or installed directly behind storefront glass shall not exceed one-third of the glass area; (vi) Awnings shall be constructed out of cloth or a material similar in appearance and texture to cloth; (vii) Retractable and operable awnings are encouraged; however, a fixed awning may be acceptable if it expresses the same characteristics as retractable awnings or has a free- moving valance, and does not appear to be rigid, hard, or inflexible; (viii) All signs shall be attached in a manner that avoids damaging or obscuring any of the character-defining features associated with the subject building; (ix) For masonry buildings, projecting signs shall be anchored through mortar joints or attached to a non-historic storefront system. All other signs shall be attached in a manner that allows for their removal without adversely impacting the exterior of the subject building. (4) Exterior Lighting. An Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for lighting systems, not otherwise defined as a sign by this Code, whether mounted on the façade of the building or not, the purpose of which is to illuminate the architectural features of the building. (Added by Ord. 64-13, File No. 121004, App. 4/17/2013, Eff. 5/17/2013) APPENDIX N TO ARTICLE 10 - DUBOCE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the Duboce Park Historic District contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value, and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation as a district rather than as individual structures alone is in order.