Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 49 chapter 2 Chimneys • Design chimneys to be compatible in size, height, and massing to existing chimneys on neighboring houses. • Use stone, brick, or brick veneer materials. Gutters and Downspouts • Use half-round gutters if the building architectural style is reflective of dates before 1940. • Use ogee designed gutters if the building architectural styles is reflective of dates 1940 or later. Modern Features • See Chapter 9, Modern Features, for guidelines on mechanical equipment, communications equipment, fire escapes and exterior staircases, ramps and lifts, rooftop features, security bars, skylights, and solar installations.