San Diego County Municipal Code Ch. 6 District – Wide Design Guidelines

The Camp Lockett Design Guidelines will establish the design principles and standards to maintain high quality architecture that embraces and complements the cultural and historical context of the site. These guidelines are intended to assist the Camp Lockett Interest Group (CLIG), property owners, builders, and their design professionals in the planning and design of the adaptive reuse of existing historic and culturally significant structures and new construction within the Camp Lockett Planning Area. Some design guidelines may not be applicable due to the unique attributes of each property. In some circumstances, a guideline may be relaxed in order to accomplish another guideline that is more appropriate. Please also refer to Chapters 8-13, which detail specific guidelines unique to each CLIG property.

Adaptive reuse is the process of reusing a building for a purpose other the original design intent. The following guidelines provide specific direction on preservation principles related to adaptive reuse.

∙ Respect the existing historic and cultural character of a structure.

∙ Preserve key features of the structure, where appropriate, as well as landscape and site design elements.

∙ Seek uses that are consistent with the Master Plan and require minimal alteration to the structure and site.

∙ Avoid modifications or alterations that would damage significant architectural features such as original doors, windows, or porches.

∙ When restoration of a deteriorated feature is not feasible, consider replacement of the feature that is compatible in size, shape, texture, and finish to the original.

New structures should be harmonious with the existing architectural character of the site. Although no particular architectural style or theme will be required, the architecture is expected to be somewhat simplified, yet still convey a sense of authenticity and complement the existing architectural character. The following architectural features may be reflected in new structures:

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∙ Simple massing and form – rectangular shapes

∙ Large porches typically extending across the front façade

∙ Ornamentation that is utilitarian rather than decorative

∙ Porch columns

∙ Accompanied by out buildings, including barns and garages consistent and harmonious with character of site

∙ Clapboard or horizontal siding

∙ Extensive use of wood, stone, brick, and natural materials

∙ Board and batten

∙ Brick or stone veneers

∙ Incorporation of porches, bays, windows, and other appendages to break down the scale of the structure

∙ Double-hung windows

∙ Dormers

∙ Gabled roofs

∙ Steep roof pitches

Materials and colors are most evident in the exterior appearance of structures. A variety of materials and colors are encouraged while maintaining the overall design continuity of the Master Plan

∙ Select durable materials and colors that blend with the natural surroundings and complement existing structures.

∙ Avoid the use of primary colors.

∙ Incorporate contrasting colors that accent architectural details.

∙ Avoid changes in building colors at corner of wall or at changes in a façade plane.

∙ Encourage the following building materials:

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o Wood lap

o Wooden clapboard

o Wood board and batten

o Wooden frames

o Shingle siding

o Stucco

o Cobblestone

o Stone or brick foundation

o Double-hung windows with multiple lights

o Stone veneer

o Discourage the following building materials:

o Large areas of glass

o Glass curtain walls

o High contrast color

Windows and doors give scale to a building and provide visual interest to the composition of individual facades. The choice of windows and doors affect the overall appearance of a structure.

∙ Use a traditional style, shape, size, and placement for windows and doors.

∙ Articulate windows and doors to orient entrances and porches.

∙ Locate doors to face the street.

∙ Provide window openings proportional to the building façade.

∙ Discourage the use of exterior screen doors and wrought iron bars over windows.

∙ Avoid direct views into neighboring windows by offsetting or staggering windows.

Roofs define architectural character and contribute to the structure’s aesthetics.

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∙ Preserve the original roof form.

∙ Utilize traditional roof forms, such as gabled and shed, in residential contexts.

∙ Replacement of roof materials, when necessary, should convey a scale and texture similar to the original material.

∙ Encourage the use of varying rooflines to add visual interest. Such features may include:

o Low to moderately pitched gable

o Hipped roofs

o Steep roof pitches

o Standing seam or wood shingle roofs