Acknowledgements

Introduction

Overview of the Springfield Historic District

Directory of Architectural Styles

Tools for Local Preservation

Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings
- Additions
- Doors and Entrances
- Exterior Fabric - Wood
- Exterior Fabric - Masonry
- Exterior Fabric - Color
- Foundations and Infill
- Mechanical Systems
(Heating, Air-Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection)
- Porches, porte Cochere and Garages
- Roofs and Roof Surfaces
- Setting (Fencing and walls, Parking and Driveways)
- Fencing Guidelines
- Storefronts
- Windows, Shutters and Awnings

New Construction in a Historic District
Relocating Historic Buildings
Demolition

Appendix A: The Application Process for a Certificate of Appropriateness

- The Application
- Documentation
- Steps in Obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness

Appendix B: Glossary

Appendix C: Resources for Researching Older Houses and Buildings in Jacksonville

Appendix D: Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation of Qualified Historic Buildings

Appendix E: List of Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Organizations

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Historic Preservation Guidelines for the Springfield Historic District are based on a report produced by Historic Property Associates, Inc. for the Jacksonville Planning Department. This report was produced under the direction of Mr. Paul Weaver, Architectural Historian with Historic Property Associates and included specific recommendations regarding proper rehabilitation, relocation, demolition and new construction in the Springfield Historic District. This report also addressed specific architectural styles and streetscape features that characterize the Springfield Historic District.

Many residents of Springfield contributed to the development of the guidelines through their participation in a neighborhood design workshop which was organized and directed by Historic Property Associates. Springfield Preservation and Restoration,Inc. was particularily helpful in organizing the workshop, as well as providing numerous illustrations used in the design guidelines. Additional illustrations were produced by Mr. Rob Overly, A.I.A. working with Historic Property Associates. The Jacksonville Planning Department produced the historic district base maps, as well as several of the illustrations.

In addition to review by the staff of the Jacksonville Planning Department, members of the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission read several drafts of the guidelines and made many helpful comments.

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INTRODUCTION

"It shall be the goal of the City of Jacksonville to identify, document, protect, and preserve its archaeological, historic, architectural, and cultural resources. Instilling public awareness of those resources shall be a part of that effort."

With that goal, City of Jacksonville in 1990 adopted a Historic Preservation Element as part of its comprehensive plan. The element defines the City's role in addressing historic preservation issues and concerns. The cornerstone of the preservation program is enabling legislation that empowers the City Council to designate individual landmarks and historic districts and to establish a commission to review proposed physical changes to designated landmarks and districts. Each locally designated landmark will be established by ordinance after a public hearing. The landmarks and the boundaries of historic districts will be designated on the official Zoning Atlas maintained by the City's Building and Zoning Inspection Division. The Atlas will then be used to flag those permitted activities requiring review from the commission.

Three districts in Jacksonville--Avondale, Riverside, and Springfield-- have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Accordingly, they meet the criteria for designation as local historic districts as defined in the city's historic preservation ordinance. Design guidelines, which form the basis for determining the appropriateness of changes to existing buildings and new construction, are required under the ordinance when the City Council designates a historic district. The following guidelines explain the architectural character of Springfield and provide standards to ensure the protection of significant buildings and sites located there.