Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 105 chapter 5 • When considering alterations to a non-historic accessory structure, follow the guidelines for alterations and additions to non-historic residential buildings or non-historic commercial buildings, whichever is applicable, except for the porch and balcony, foundation, and chimney guidelines. • When considering an addition to a non-historic accessory structure, follow the guidelines for alterations and additions to non-historic residential buildings or non-historic commercial buildings, whichever is applicable, except for the porch and balcony, foundation, and chimney guidelines. • Consider adding porches or balconies only if placed out of the public viewshed and subordinate in footprint, size, mass, and scale to the main form of the accessory structure. • Design the foundation on an addition to be compatible with height and materials of the foundation on the existing accessory structure. Follow the guidelines for foundations on new accessory structures. • Avoid the use of chimneys on accessory structures. Freestanding outdoor chimneys may be appropriate. Non-Historic Accessory Structures