Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2022 65 chapter 3 Preservation Considerations • Preserve and maintain historic architectural features, both structural and decorative, that contribute to the historic character of the building. • When restoring a building, use photographic evidence wherever possible. Placement & Orientation • Preserve the placement and orientation of a historic building within its setting and context. Building Form • Maintain the historic building shape, mass, scale, proportion, rhythm, and roof shapes. • Preserve historic building elements that contribute to building style and historic character. • Honor the period of significance of the building by keeping any alterations true to its architectural period of significance as well as those which have gained significance over time. Avoid alterations that make a building appear older or younger than it is.

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