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(5) Rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets. The relationship of a building to the open space between it and adjoining buildings shall be visually compatible to the other buildings to which it is visually related. (6) Rhythm of entrance and/or porch projection. The relationship of entrances and porch projections to sidewalks of a building shall be visually compatible to the other buildings to which it is visually related. (7) Relationship of materials and texture. The relationship of the materials, and texture and color of the facade exterior of a building" including its windows and doors. shall be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the other buildings to which it is visually related. (8) Roof shapes. The roof shape of a building shall be visually compatible with the other buildings to which it is visually related. (9) Walls of continuity. Appurtenances of a building, including walls, '''vTought iron fences, evergrccn landseapc masses and building exteriors shall, if necessary, form cohesive walls of enclosure along a street, to ensure visual compatibility of the building to the other buildings to which it is visually related. (10) Scale of a building. The size of a building, the building mass of a building in relation to open spaces, the windows, door openings, porches and balconies shall be visually compatible with the other buildings to which it is visually related. -te1 .Qil The historic preservation commission may use as general guidelines, in addition to the specific guidelines contained in subsections ( a) and (b) of this scction, the current Standards for Historic Preservation Projects issued by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Sec. 42.130. Acquisition of historic easements. The city may acquire, by purchase, donation or condemnation, historic easements in any area within its jurisdiction wherever and to the extent that the city council, upon the recommendation of the historic preservation commission, determines that the acquisition will be in the public interest. For the purpose of this section, the term "historic easement" means any easement, restriction, covenant or condition running with the land, designated to preserve, maintain or enhance all or part of the existing state of places of historic, architectural or cultural significance. Sec. 42.131. Alteration of local landmark. (a) An historic landmark designated by ordinance as provided in this chapter may be demolished, materially altered, remodeled, or relocated or put to a different UgC only after the owner or person in charge of the landmark has given 180 days written notice of the proposed action to the historic preservation commission. (b) During this 180-day period, the commission may negotiate recommend that the city council authorize negotiations with the owner or person in charge of the landmark and with any other parties in an effort to find a means of preserving the property. (c) During this period or at any time prior thereto following notice of designation to the owner and where this action is reasonably necessary or appropriate for the continued preservation of the property, the commission may enter into request that the city council authorize negotiations with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase, exchange or otherwise of the property or any interest therein. (d) The commission may reduce the waiting period required by this section when the owner would suffer extreme hardship, not including loss of profit, unless a reduction in the required period were allowed. (e) The commission has the discretionary authority to waive all or any portion of the required waiting period, provided that the alteration, remodeling, or relocation or ehange of use is undertaken subject to the conditions agreed to by the commission ensuring the continued maintenance of the historical, architectural or cultural integrity and character of the property. 7