Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 160 Signs Specific Sign Guidelines Description A sign that is flat against the building facade and mounted or applied directly to the building Appropriate Building Types Commercial and Civic Quantity Maximum of one per building facade only if no band sign exists on the building Sign Area 9 square feet and proportionate to the building facade and other signage Sign Thickness Maximum of 2 inches Projection From Wall Maximum of 6 inches Height From Grade Maximum 12 feet Additional Guidelines Raceways may be considered depending on building features/mounting condition. If used, raceways should be dark or match building wall color. 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 and downlights, not uplights or spotlights Use concealed lighting or limited visible light fixtures, such as gooseneck fixtures, in a dark bronze or black color or a color that matches the façade color Use incandescent and warm-colored lighting when possible Wall Sign for Commercial and Civic Buildings