Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2022 237 chapter 13 Sandwich Board Sign A pair of advertisement boards connected at the top by straps or hinge designed to be placed on the sidewalk in front of the ground floor retail storefront/tenant space Sash The movable framework containing the glass in a window Scale The proportions of a building in relation to its surroundings or the proportional elements that demonstrate the size, materials, and style of buildings Shed Roof A type of roof design that slopes downward in one direction Sidelight A vertical area of fixed glass on either side of a door or window Siding The exterior wall covering or sheathing of a structure Sill The bottom crosspiece of a window frame Simulated Divided-Light Window A historically-compatible window that consists of a single, large pane of glass with a surface grid over the exterior Small Hanging/Projecting Sign A small sign that either hangs from beams, brackets, or poles or that projects from poles or brackets from the building Soldier Course A row or series of rows of upright bricks with their narrow faces showing on the wall surface Stabilization The essential maintenance of a deteriorated building as it exists at present, establishing structural stability and a weather-resistant enclosure Standing Seam Metal A type of roof material that features flat panels and a concealed fastener system Streetscape The visual elements of a street including adjoining buildings, sidewalks, street furniture, trees, and open spaces that combine to form the character of the street Stucco An exterior finish, usually textured, composed of Portland cement, lime, sand, and water Surround An encircling border or decorative frame, usually at windows or doors Tenant Space The portion of a building being occupied or leased for the purchase or use of goods and services Photo Credit: Marvin.com

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