DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
The overall approach in sound preservation guidelines is to respect the overall character of the historic neighborhood. This principle does not prevent changes to a historic building or neighborhood, but does require careful planning before making repairs and alterations, undertaking demolition, or designing new structures. The following design review guidelines are written to provide the Historic Preservation Commission and building owners with recommendations for restoration and remodeling which are in keeping with its architectural character and add to the economic value of the property and the East Row Historic District.
The basics in design guidelines are:
- Original qualities and character of a building or structure shall not be destroyed.
- Removal or alterations to historic materials shall be avoided and must be reviewed by the Newport Historic Preservation Commission.
- Repair of historic fabric is preferable over replacement. Repair and replacement shall be based on duplication of features and materials.
- New additions or alterations shall not detract from the overall architectural character of a property.
- The cleaning of historic structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible.
- New design shall be compatible with historic structures.
Remodeling to be avoided for buildings in the East Row Historic District.
The recommendations which follow are based on these important basic preservation principles and are specifically designed for the historic buildings and appearance of the East Row Historic District of Newport. These guidelines are also based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation which are guidelines established by the U.S. Department of the Interior for historic buildings and areas. A copy of these guidelines is located in the Appendix.
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