To provide review of radical neighborhood change
The purpose of the Green Acres Conservation District is to avoid major changes to the neighborhood that would significantly and adversely affect the neighborhood’s historic residential patterns and scale. The Conservation District establishes a bordered area in which the guidelines in this document apply. The Green Acres neighborhood has always been a neighborhood of modest homes on modest lots. The creation of the Green Acres Conservation District does not change the architecture and use of structures in the neighborhood. The guidelines in this document are intended to primarily protect the residential areas but do not seek to inhibit or prevent commercial or religious use in areas where those activities have traditionally taken place.

To support adaptable, compatible new construction
The Historic Preservation Commission should interpret the guidelines flexibly rather than rigidly and should seek the input of residential owners when reviewing projects where the guidelines are applicable. New construction of residential structures should be visually compatible with "contributing" structures found within the borders of the neighborhood. There is diversity among residential structures and permanent foundation non-residential structures in the neighborhood. This allows a wide variety of styles for proposed new residential or non-residential structures. "Contributing" residential structures are those that contribute to the traditional character of the neighborhood. They are at least fifty years old and have not been significantly altered from their original form.

To preserve the neighborhood affordability and quality of life
The intent of the guidelines is to maintain a high quality of life within the neighborhood for residential and non-residential owners alike. Livability should be supported by maintaining affordability and property values, fostering the visual compatibility of the neighborhood, promoting aging in place, and sustaining the character of contributing buildings.  Small scale, affordable home ownership and investment opportunities can be found in Green Acres. In sum the Green Acres neighborhood is a collection of naturally occurring affordable homes and the guidelines should help preserve this important, qualitative character.

To uphold a neighborhood commitment to sustainability and resource preservation
The intent of the Guidelines are to support the neighborhood’s stated commitment to environmental sustainability (see 2007 Neighborhood Plan) through promotion of resource efficiency and alternative energy system integrations (eg. solar panels). Although tree removal and landscaping is not formally regulated in a Conservation District, the preservation, replacement, or enhancement of natural features during new construction is encouraged.