FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 120 Site & Setting Landscape & Topography Landscape & Topography Landscape • Seek to preserve existing trees. • Maintain original and historic landscape features and configurations. • Regularly maintain landscaping so as not to conceal or obscure the front facade. • Use landscaping to preserve and enhance the established character. • Place new trees in locations that will not cause damage to the historic fabric or block pedestrian areas. • Avoid the use of large pavers or boulders, asphalt, or other impervious surfaces where they were not located historically. • For residential buildings, provide a landscaped front yard and minimized paved or hardscape areas. Do not fully remove and replace traditional lawn areas with hardscape. • Use native non-invasive plants in landscaping as much as possible. Topography • Avoid significantly altering or grading the topography of a property. • Match the historic topography of adjacent lots prevalent along the block face for new construction. • There may be other site and setting alterations that may be proposed in the historic districts. Generally, site and setting alterations should be considered as appropriate when they are undertaken in locations that are not visible from public view, do not involve the removal of historic features, and do not detract from or overwhelm the context of the historic districts. Other Site & Setting Alterations
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