Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 73 chapter 3 historic district. • Keep a minimum of eight feet between the lowest point of the canopy and the sidewalk or ground below, per Building Code. Chimneys • Preserve and maintain chimneys in accordance with the guidelines for masonry. Do not remove or alter historic chimneys. Avoid covering chimneys with stucco or any other treatment. • As needed, repoint chimneys to match their historic appearance and materials. • If chimneys are collapsed or unstable, reconstruct them to match their original appearances, if known. If not known, use designs and materials typical for the age and style of the building. • If chimney caps are desired, use caps made of clay, slate, metal, or stone. Gutters and Downspouts • Preserve and maintain historic gutters and downspouts. • Repair and replace damaged gutters and downspouts. • Use gutters, downspouts, and splash blocks in a design appropriate to the age of the building they support. Use half-round gutters if the building dates from before the 1930s. Use k-style or ogee gutters if the building dates from after the 1930s. • Locate downspouts away from architectural features and in less visible locations. 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.