Monterey Old Town NHLD Design Guidelines

From introduction: "This document establishes design guidelines for the Old Town National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) in downtown Monterey. While the main body of the Downtown Specific Plan provides clear guidance for development in the downtown, the special significance of the National Historic Landmark District merits some detail and direction, and thus these guidelines are provided. Design guidelines address alterations to existing structures, additions, new construction and site work. They define a range of appropriate responses to a variety of specific design issues. Some of the guidelines are written specifically to be used when improving historic structures, others apply to non-contributing, existing buildings and still others apply to new in fill construction. The design guidelines provide a basis for making consistent decisions about the appropriateness of improvements that are subject to approval in the City's design review process. In addition, they serve as educational and planning tools for property owners and design professionals. The design guidelines are used primarily by property owners, design professionals, city staff, and the Historic Preservation Commission. While the guidelines are written for use by the layperson, property owners are strongly encouraged to enlist the assistance of qualified design and planning professionals, including architects and preservation consultants." Funding for this project was provided in part through a 2012 Historic Preservation Fund grant to City of Monterey (project number CA-12-030) administered by the California State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 06-12-41911) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Monterey, California is a Certified Local Government.

Monterey Old Town NHLD Design Guidelines

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