Core Area Design Guidelines Manual (1996)

Topics: Traffic/Sprawl | Zoning Regulations

The city of Eureka, California produced a manual on Design Guidelines to govern its core retail area, but also its waterfront area, residential, office, and industrial districts. The Guidelines include storefronts, building additions, streetscape design, signs, and a helpful glossary of terms. The Guidelines were created so that “any new buildings be compatible with the older, more traditional buildings located in the Core Area,” and that new construction “not damage the existing historic fabric.” “These guidelines seek to maintain and enhance the ‘Victorian Seaport’ flavor of the area” and “requires maintaining pedestrian-friendly streets, storefronts, and attractive public spaces.” This document contains excellent drawings of architectural style, and a good glossary of basic architectural and design terms.