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Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook A resource for historic Iowa City ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 Goosetown /Horace Mann Conservation District & Jefferson Street Historic District maps added 7/22/2015. Contains guidelines for the historic review of properties in historic and conservation districts and historic landmarks; an explanation of the historic preservation process and regulations; and information about best practices for historic property owners. Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook Table of Contents 1.0 Historic Preservation and Conservation in Iowa City. .. 1 1.1 “Why should a community like Iowa City care about historic preservation?”. 1 1.2 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission. 1 1.3 Districts and Landmarks. 2 1.4 Classification of Properties in Districts. 2 1.5 Historic Designation Process. 4 2.0 Historic Review. 5 2.1 When is Historic Review Required?. 5 2.2 Historic Review Process. 6 2.3 Application for Historic Review. 7 2.4 Certificates of No Material Effect. 7 2.5 Minor Review, Pre-Approved Items and Certificates of Appropriateness. 7 2.6 Intermediate Review and Certificates of Appropriateness. 8 2.7 Major Review and Certificates of Appropriateness. 8 2.8 Certificate of Economic Hardship. 9 2.9 Appeals. 9 3.0 About the Guidelines for Historic Preservation. 10 3.1 Iowa City Guidelines. 10 3.2 Exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines. 11 3.3 Additional Historic Preservation Guidelines. 12 3.4 Building Code and Zoning Ordinances. 13 4.0 Guidelines for Alterations. 14 4.1 Balustrades and Handrails. 14 4.2 Chimneys. 16 4.3 Doors. 16 4.4 Energy Efficiency. 18 4.5 Foundations. 20 4.6 Gutters and Downspouts. 21 4.7 Mass and Rooflines. 22 4.8 Masonry. 24 4.9 Paint and Color. 25 4.10 Porches. 26 4.11 Siding. 28 4.12 Site and Landscaping. 30 4.13 Windows. 31 4.14 Wood. 34 5.0 Guidelines for Additions. 36 5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint. 36 5.2 Decks and Ramps. 40 6.0 Guidelines for New Construction. 42 6.1 New Primary Structures. 42 6.2 New Outbuildings. 46 7.0 Guidelines for Demolition. 48 7.1 Demolition of Whole Structures or Significant Features. 48 7.2 Prevention of Demolition by Neglect. 48 Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook 8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines. 49 8.1 Longfellow Neighborhood. 49 8.2 College Hill Neighborhood. 51 8.3 Woodlawn Historic District. 52 8.4 Northside Neighborhood. 53 9.0 Design Guidelines for Multi-Family Buildings. 54 9.1 Site Elements. 54 9.2 Architectural Elements. 55 10.0 The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 59 11.0 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code. 60 11.1 Chapter 2, Article B – Multi-Family Residential Zones. 60 11.2 Chapter 3, Article B – Historic District and Conservation District Overlay. 60 11.3 Chapter 7, Article A – Boards and Commissions. 60 11.4 Chapter 8, Article E – Historic Preservation Commission Approval Procedures. 61 11.5 Chapter 9, Article B – Historic Preservation Definitions. 61 12.0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City. 62 12.1 American Foursquare. 62 12.2 Colonial Revival. 63 12.3 Craftsman. 64 12.4 Craftsman Bungalow. 65 12.5 Eclectic. 66 12.6 Greek Revival . 67 12.7 Italianate. 68 12.8 Period Revival Cottages and Houses. ..
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