Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 154 Signs Specific Sign Guidelines Description A flat panel that is mounted between two poles intended for a building that has a landscaped front yard Appropriate Building Types Residential, Civic Other Locations Based on the context of the site, post-and-panel signs may be appropriate for residential infill neighborhood entrances Quantity Maximum of 1 per building or neighborhood entrance we and may be used only if no post-andarm sign exists Sign Area Maximum of 12 square feet Placement Place the sign in a traditional front yard location and may be perpendicular or parallel to the public sidewalk Sign Height From Grade Maximum of 6 feet Post Height Maximum of 7 feet 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, limited to soft landscape uplighting Use incandescent and warm-colored lighting when possible Post-And-Panel Sign

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