Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 196 Franklin’s Historic Resources Local Historic Districts Key Commercial Characteristics • Flat roofs • Brick construction • Two- and three-story buildings • Traditional storefronts common • Shared sidewalls and flush location of facades along blocks • Sidewalks and street • Trees and occasional sidewalk elements like seating and tables, trees, lighting standards, and flower boxes • Sidewalks and streets Design Goals and Policies • Preserve historic buildings and structures • Preserve typical setbacks and spacing between buildings relative to the established context on the block • Preserve streetscape elements and furnishings • Maintain the established rhythm and spacing of buildings relative to the established context on the block • Design any changes within the district to reflect and maintain the key characteristics of the district

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