FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 150 Signs Specific Sign Guidelines Description A small sign that is flat against the facade andmounted or applied directly to the building Appropriate Building Types Commercial, Residential, and Civic Quantity for Commercial Buildings Maximum 1 per main entrance to a retail storefront/ tenant space on the ground floor An additional sign may be considered where there is an entrance that provides a fully separated access stairwell to upper floor businesses/tenant spaces or where there is an entrance on a rear facade that faces a parking area Quantity for Residential and Civic Buildings Maximum of 1 per building Where there is an entrance on a rear facade that faces a parking area, an additional sign may be considered Sign Area Maximum of 4.5 square feet per entrance, in addition to the other permitted signage on the building Placement Near the entrance Height Maximum of 6 feet at the top of the sign area Materials Finished wood or metal, with matte background finishes rather than reflective or shiny background finishes Color Maximum of 3 colors, and with a darker background color than the lettering color Use muted colors that complement the facade, although vibrant colors may be considered as an accent Illumination Use only external illumination and downlights, no spotlights Use concealed lighting or limited visible light fixtures, such as gooseneck fixtures, in a dark bronze or black color or a color that matches the facade color Use incandescent and warm-colored lighting when possible Directory Sign
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