7-107.A. Design Assistance. H.A.R.C. shall not design or assist in the design of any buildings or projects submitted for approval. H.A.R.C. shall restrict its considerations to a reasonable and professional review of the proposal and plans, leaving full responsibility for the design and development to the applicant.

7-107.B. Creativity Encouraged. Individual creativity and innovation are to be encouraged in accordance within the limits of the design guidelines and the intent and purpose of this Article.

7-107.C. Conformance Required. An application shall address and reasonably conform to the purposes and requirements of all applicable provisions of this Article including the specific design guidelines for the applicable treatment area.

7-107.D. Economic Considerations. In trying to improve the quality of a design and maintain and enhance the architectural integrity and historic character of existing structures, H.A.R.C. may consider economic factors. However, economic considerations and cost shall not override the other objectives of this Article.

7-107.E. Restrictions. Subject to the provisions of Section 7-106 of this Division, H.A.R.C. shall not unduly restrict building types or materials, or unduly vary the specific allowances or restrictions of this Title unless the project would otherwise fail to meet applicable approval criteria.