The Design Guidelines serve as a tool for preserving the Lake City Historic District, located within the Town of Lake City.

These guidelines inform property owners and builders about compatible and appropriate design for new construction within the District.  They provide design expectations for additions and alterations made to the District's historic buildings.  They also advise property owners on preserving their historic commercial buildings and houses.

The Design Guidelines are used by the Lake City Building Inspector, the Preservation Review Officer, and Board of Trustees as they review design plans for construction projects within the Historic District.

This document also describes the town's history and illustrates its architectural styles to help people understand, appreciate, and preserve Lake City's architectural heritage.  The Design Guidelines are enforced by the Town's 1984 Historic Preservation Ordinance.  The guidelines also reflect The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Standards for Preservation.

Contents

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake City's Historic Preservation Ordinance

Lake City's Historic Influences

• Pioneer Settlement and Mining Supply Center
• The Railroad and the Second Mining Era
• Tourism
• Historic Preservation in Lake City

Lake City's Architectural Heritage

• Early Builders and Building Materials
• Residential Styles
• Commercial Styles
• Churches
• Outbuildings and Alley Structures

General Building Requirements

General Design Guidelines

• Residential Treatment Area
• Guidelines for new residential construction and preservation and alterations to historic residences. 

Business Treatment Area

• Guidelines for new commercial construction and preservation and alterations to historic commercial buildings.

Complementary Treatment Area

• Guidelines for construction and alterations within the complementary Treatment Area.

The Secretary of the Interior's Treatment of Historic Properties

• Including Standards for Preservation, Restoration, and Reconstruction.

Preservation Resources

• Preservation Organizations
• Books & Publications

Glossary