FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 170 Modern Features Mechanical & Communication Equipment Mechanical & Communication Equipment Mechanical Equipment • Place ground-mounted mechanical equipment behind buildings and screen it from street view with landscaping, fencing, or walls. • Place roof-mounted systems such that distance or architectural elements like parapets keep them from view. • Locate meters, conduits, and other equipment on rear facades. • Locate vents on rear facades, if possible. • Avoid using window mechanical systems where visible from the street. Communication Equipment • Place dishes, panels, or similar equipment out of view from the front facade and the street whenever possible. • Place equipment on roofs where they are not readily visible from the street.
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