Yes. Interior alterations are not subject to Historic Resource Review. Historic resource review would be required if the interior changes resulted in an exterior alteration such as relocation, introduction, or removal of a window or door, for instance.

No. Paint color selection is not a part of the design guidelines and colors are not regulated through Historic Resource Review. Routine repair and maintenance are also exempt from Historic Resource Review.

Not for typical asphalt composition shingle or other original roofing replacement, which is considered repair under City Code. This includes replacement of the plywood sheathing under the roofing materials. However, a change from one roofing material to another (from ceramic tile to composition shingles, for example) or damage to or replacement of surrounding architectural elements may require a Historic Resource Review.

No. Fences, street walls, patios, plant selection, and low-level decks (18 inches and below) are not subject to Historic Resource Review.

Yes. Any expansion to a house in a historic district (and any brand new construction) should be scaled and sized to fit the immediate character of surrounding homes and buildings. Beyond that, for non-contributing structures the basic requirement is that the materials and detailing should be consistent with that of the rest of the property and fit the overall character of the district. Much more attention is paid to expansions of contributing, secondary, and primary structures, and alterations that compromise the historic look and feel of the street-facing elevations should be avoided. On the other hand, historic preservation principles support additions at the back and/or sides that do not visually overwhelm the historic part of the building or create an overall out-of-scale structure relationship to their immediate surroundings. All such additions to contributing, secondary, and primary houses should be compatible with the architectural style, materials, and details of the historic part of the property. That said, ultimately remodeling and renovation decisions are up to the homeowner as long as they comply with local zoning codes.

Yes. An accessory dwelling is allowed. Property owners are strongly encourage to align the design with the architectural character of the existing house and whatever design guidelines there are for the district. If the ADU is an interior remodel with no exterior impacts, it would not require a Historic Resource Review.

Yes. This depends on the siting of the house and the design of the solar array. The purpose is to ensure that solar panels are minimally visible from the street. In most cases, front street elevation skylights are discouraged, although ultimately the decision is up to the homeowner, although such changes must meet local zoning codes.

No.

The parameters for the historic preservation of properties are outlined as part of Chapter 9 in Eugene's land use code, Historic Property Applications. The introduction to this section of the code states: "To help make the citizens of the community and its visitors aware of the origin, development, and historic significance of property, this land use code contains regulations for the preservation of historic property."

Restore Oregon is an excellent first stop in learning more about historic preservation in the state. For information specific to Eugene, go to the city Planning Department's site on Historic Preservation.