Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 171 chapter 9 Skylights Security Bars • Avoid use of security bars, gates, or grills over doors, doorways, or window areas. • Position skylights so they are not visible from the street. • Avoid the placement of rooftop patios, terraces, or decks on the roof of historic buildings. • Only place a rooftop patio on a non-historic or new building only if it presents no visual impacts on the main and secondary streetscapes. • Avoid the use of shade structures, windscreens, or similar items, as these modern features draw attention to the rooftop. Rooftop Features