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This material is presented for informational
purposes only. Herron-Morton Place holds no liability for inaccuracies
that may be contained herein. Individuals are urged to contact the
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission for complete guidelines
as may apply to your project.
The
actual heights of buildings and their various components as measured
from the ground.
Generally, the height of a new building should
fall within a range set by the highest and lowest contiguous buildings
if the block has relatively uniform heights. Uncharacteristically
high or low buildings should not be considered when determining
the appropriate range. If the block is characterized by a variety
of heights in no pattern, then the height of new construction can
vary from the lowest to highest on the block.
On expansive sites where greater heights might
be appropriate, consider a stepping up of heights where the street
context suggests lower buildings.
Cornice height can be as important as overall
building height and where there is uniformity, should conform with
contiguous buildings in a similar manner.
New construction at the end of a block should
take into account building heights on adjacent blocks.
If the area immediately contiguous to new construction
does not offer adequate context to establish an appropriate new
building height, the larger historic area context should be assessed.
Porch height can have an impact on the height
relationships between buildings and should align with contiguous
porch foundation and roof heights in a similar manner to building
heights.
Avoid any building height that appears either
diminutive or overscale in relation to its context.
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