Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 23 chapter 2 Placement and Orientation • Preserve the placement and orientation of a historic building within its setting and context. Building Form • Maintain the historic building shape, mass, scale, proportion, rhythm, and roof shapes. • Preserve historic building elements that contribute to building style and historic character. Roofs • Preserve historic roof forms and materials. Roofing sections on main and other visible elevations should remain unaltered. • If localized damage occurs, replace the damaged materials only. If partial or wholesale replacement is needed, use materials whose composition and appearance match the historic materials. Porches, Stoops, and Porte Cocheres • Preserve and maintain the location and configuration of original porches, stoops, and Porte cocheres. • Preserve original elements and materials, such as columns, flooring, railings, and decorative trim. • Maintain and repair deteriorated porch elements as needed and with materials that match the original materials. Aluminum or metal replacements are discouraged but may be used to replace deteriorated wood porch columns on rear facades. • Avoid enclosing porches on highly visible facades with screens, glass, or any other material.