FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 16 introduction Locating Facade Alterations A property’s architectural style and design are defined by its main facades that face the public viewsheds. The variety of architectural styles represented within the individual historic districts, and in the HPO in general, help create a particular character and sense of place for Franklin. Visibility is an important consideration when locating facade alterations. The visibility of front, side, and rear facades differ from property to property, depending on factors such as location within a block, setbacks, and overall form of the building. Because of this, certain alterations that may be appropriate on one particular site may not be appropriate for another site. The preservation of historic buildings and careful consideration of alterations to historic buildings are crucial to maintaining the integrity of the historic district. The presence of landscaping is not considered when evaluating visibility and proposed alterations to buildings, structures, or site features. For most historic resources, the front facade is the most important to preserve intact. Many side facades are also important to preserve where they are highly visible from public streets. Historically, rear facades and backyards have served as more private spaces, where additional porches, building additions, and accessory structures were built where that they were not readily visible to the public. A higher degree of change on the rear facade may be more appropriate without causing negative effects to the historic building and setting. The next page features an illustrated evaluation of where facade alterations may be considered.
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