FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 198 Franklin’s Historic Resources Local Historic Districts Key Residential Characteristics • Variety of 19th- and 20th-century architectural styles including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian • One- and two-story houses predominate • Brick, stone, and wood-sided exteriors • Gabled, hipped, and complex roofs • Porches common • Shallow to moderate front yards, and side and rear yards • Lawns and trees prevalent • Streets and sidewalks with dividing grass or planted margin • Traditionally placed detached accessory structures Design Goals and Policies • Preserve historic houses and accessory structures • Preserve typical front yard setbacks and side yards/spacing between buildings • Preserve street elements and typical placement of walkways from the sidewalk • Maintain the established rhythm and spacing of buildings within the district • Design any changes within the district to reflect and maintain the key characteristics of the district
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