Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2022 49 chapter 2 • Use roof materials compatible with the district, such as asphalt, wood, stone, slate, fiber-glass shingles, or standing-seam metal. • Maintain original material wherever possible provided the material is durable and compatible with the surrounding historic district. Details & Ornamentation • Design details and ornamentation to minimize impacts to the historic district. • Design details and ornamentation at a scale that is consistent with details and ornamentation on historic buildings in the district. • Restore the original features of non-contributing buildings to restore architectural integrity. Entrances • Design doors and doorways to an addition to be compatible with the historic district. • Design doors and doorways to an addition to read as secondary in appearance and detailing to the historic building. Windows • Design new windows and new window openings to be compatible with surrounding historic buildings. • Maintain a traditional solid-to-void ratio on building walls that is similar to those seen on historic buildings in the district. • Use a material and window type that is similar to those seen historically in the neighborhood. • Minimize the visual impact of storm windows by designing them so that they appear to be part of the window. Awnings • Fit awnings proportionately over window or door openings with an appropriate overlap at the sides. • Use a color that is compatible with the overall color scheme of the building. • Use duck canvas or cotton and polyester blends with or without acrylic treatment. Do not use vinyl awnings.

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