EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2022 101 chapter 4 • Avoid use of reflective glass, tinted glass, fixed panels, or other treatments that inhibit views into the building, but use of stained glass may be appropriate. This is not intended to apply to typical window treatments such as operable drapes or blinds. Awnings and Canopies • Design awnings in accordance with the guidance on historic commercial building awnings. • Size and place new canopies in lesser visible locations that respect the design of the building. Canopies should be proportional with and complementary to nearby buildings and canopies. • Design new canopies simply to match historic equivalents and in muted black, green, or bronze colors that are complementary to the building and surrounding 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 • Avoid using chimneys on civic buildings, as these features are not historically typical. Gutters & Downspouts • Match the gutter style to the architectural style of the building. Use halfround gutters if the architectural style dates before the 1930s. Use ogee gutters if the architectural style dates after the 1930s. • Locate downspouts away from architectural features and in less visible locations. Dormers • Avoid the use of dormers on new civic buildings. 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.
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