Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 150 Signs Specific Sign Guidelines Description A flat panel that is hanging from a post and arm intended for a building that has a landscaped front yard Appropriate Building Types Commercial, Residential, and Civic Other Locations Based on the context of the site, post-and-arm signs may be appropriate for infill residential neighborhood entrances Quantity Maximum of one building and not for use with a post-and-panel sign Sign Area Maximum of 9 square feet Post Height Maximum of 7 feet Placement Place the sign in a traditional front yard location and perpendicular to the public sidewalk Materials Finished wood or metal, with matte background finishes rather than reflective or shiny background finishes Color Maximum of 3 colors, and with a darker background color than the lettering color Use muted colors that complement the façade, although vibrant colors may be considered as an accent Illumination Use only external illumination, limited to soft landscape uplighting Use incandescent and warm-colored lighting when possible Post-And-Arm Sign