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GUIDELINES TO CITY/ TOWN REDEVELOPMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Historic Preservation Standards and Guidelines

To encourage consistent practices, the National Park Service has developed standards and guidelines
that guide preservation work at the national, tribal, state, and local levels. In some cases, these
standards can be regulatory. The guidelines explain the standards. The flagship of these preservation
guideposts is The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic
Preservation. These standards and guidelines complement federal historic preservation laws.

Archeology and Historic Preservation

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation

Architectural and Engineering Documentation

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Engineering
Documentation

Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation
Programs Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act

Historic Vessel Preservation

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects, with Guidelines for
Applying the Standards (pdf, 12 MB)

Rehabilitation

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67)

 Rehabilitation Standards and Guidelines for the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program
 Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
 Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Treatment of Historic Properties

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR 68)

 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, with
Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings

Treatment of Historic Properties & Cultural Landscapes

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Guidelines for the
Treatment of Cultural Landscapes

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservation/standards.htm
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Landmark Structures, Buildings, and Sites

Recognize and preserve unique or outstanding landmark structures, buildings, and sites.

New Development in Established Neighborhoods

Encourage new development that is of a type, scale, orientation, and design that maintains or
improves the character, aesthetic quality, and livability of the neighborhood.

Significant Views and Vistas

Identify and maintain significant views, vistas, and viewpoints, and protect them by establishing
appropriate development regulations for nearby undeveloped properties.

Gateway Identification

Establish and maintain gateways to Spokane and individual neighborhoods consisting of physical
elements and landscaping that create a sense of place, identity, and belonging.