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facade, regardless of material. - PROJECTION DOES NOT OBSCURE ARCHITEC- character of a significant architectural
<br /> - Continuous horizontal roof-type TURAL FEATURES OF AN EXISTING FACADE OR resonrce, they should not be removed or
<br /> projections attached to the facade BECO~[E TRE PREDOMINANT DESIGN FF~TURE. otherwise altered.
<br /> whether of metal, wood or other Its appearance is light, not massive,
<br /> material. and the roof form is shallow-sloped or
<br /> horizontal. Roof-level balusters or
<br /> lategrowl or $el~-Supportin~l railings, rather than solid panels, 0 ~,.. '
<br /> PrOjeCtiOnS represent appropriate solutions.
<br /> These are generally intended as permanent - PROJECTION IS ~dSLL PROPORTIONED,
<br /> or semi-permanent building elements, and PLEASING TO THE EYE AND COMPLEMENTARY TO .. '
<br /> are structurally integrated with the THE DESIGN OF TH~ FACADE AND ADJOINING ~ -. -
<br /> building framing or are partially STRUCTURES. Where the potential for a
<br /> supported by means of vertical posts or continuous covered walkway exists from ~,..:~
<br /> columns. Covered sidewalks or porches are one building to the next, that type of .
<br /> one type of integral projection, and ~y projection should be carefully '
<br /> windows another. considered if appropriate for the
<br /> particular building style- Vertical
<br /> APPROPRIATE TYPES: Covered sidewalks, supports or posts for covered walkways
<br /> balconies and bay windows may be should be spaced to reinforce existing
<br /> appropriate, depending on the style of the facade rhythms-
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<br /> design of the projection. Western-style ILLUMINATED to avoid a dark or '~ ' [s .... "' ·
<br /> covered sidewalks may be appropriate for uninviting appearance beneath the
<br /> buildings of one style but not another. projection-
<br />Bay windows and turrets may be integral - ~TERL~LS ~a~ APPrOPRiaTE TO ~m Appropriate Sign Types,
<br />design elements of existing Victorian era ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OF THE BUILDING AIqD
<br />buildings but are not recommended as COMPLEMENT THOSE USED ON THE FACADE: Placement and Size
<br />design motifs for renovation of other - Structure: Wood for posts, beams, APPROPRIATE SIGN TYPES, PLACIM]ENT A~ND SIZE
<br />buildings. Regardless of the form the railings and balusters; smooth No more than two types of signs in
<br />projection takes, it should appear to be finished and stained, sealed or addition to window signs should he used on
<br />light in construction and designed in such painted an accent color. any single building. Appropriate types
<br />a way that, if removed, the composition of - Flooring: Wood planking for balconies and combinations of types, and their
<br />the facade would nevertheless appear and, where consistent with the recommended size and placement, are as
<br />complete. The projection should provide building style, for sidewalks. In follows:
<br />shelter from the elements for the general, existing concrete sidewalk
<br />storefront and the pedestrian; it should areas should not be covered or SIGNS ON AWNINGS: Consists of letters or
<br />not provide more built space over the replaced with other materials. graphics painted on or applied directly to
<br />sidewalk. Integral projections which meet - Roofing: Composition shingles in canvas.
<br />the following guidelines are appropriate: dark, neutral colors, or ribbed sheet - Ground floor: 30% maximum coverage of
<br />- PROJECTION IS APPROPRIATE TO T}[E metal; painted dark, neutral color. total surface area.
<br />- Trim: Wood or wrought iron for - Second floor: 20% maximum coverage of
<br />ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OF THE BUILDING
<br />decorative or structural brackets; surface area for each awning; to be used
<br />AND/OR ITS P'ERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION.
<br />wood for moldings or other trim; only for signage for upper floor
<br />Western-style covered sidewalks are
<br />stained, sealed or painted a dark, businesses.
<br />appropriate only for buildings which neutral color-
<br />date from that era or which are clearly SIGNS ON BUILDING PROJECTIONS: The
<br />evocative of it- They are out of place INAPPROPRIATE PROJECTIONS: When the following types of signs may be mounted
<br />on modern brick or stucco buildings. primary purpose of the building projection fixed, permanent building projections, but
<br />- STRUCTURE PROJECTS FROM BUILDING FACE is to provide additional interior space not on sloping surfaces or roofs.
<br />SUFFICIENTLY TO COVER THE PUBLIC over the sidewalk, or when the projection - Small signs, with an average overall
<br />SIDEWALK, providing continuous falls to provide shelter for pedestrians height not to exceed two feet, mounted
<br />protection and shelter for pedestrians using the public sidewalk, it is
<br />parallel to the storefront on the
<br />_,!j>¥ without interrupting the flow of traffic inappropriate. Projections should not vertical face of the projection with a
<br />or requiring a detour. Porches, covered become major design elements of the minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet.
<br />sidewalks or balconies should not be facade. They should be designed so that, Not to be used in conjunction with ~'all
<br />used where existing building facades are upon removal, the buildlug's architectural signs.
<br />set back from the sfdewalk. tn those character and design intugrity woulj - Pedestrian-orieoted signs, with an
<br />special cases where setback areas occur remain intact. For renovation of most
<br />average height not to exceed 9 inches,
<br />in front of buildings and it is P,~wntown buildings, the following suspended underneath the projection,
<br />inappropriate to bring the facade projections are inappropriate: perpendicular to the storefront and
<br />forward to the sidewalk, the design of - BAY WINDOWS other than for ground floor above the entry.
<br />proposed prujcctions should bz reviewed retail displays, where appropriate.
<br />on a cxlse-by-case Basis. - CttVFtI£VERED BALCONIES when strictly PROJECTING, SIGNS: For ground floor
<br />- PROJECTION DOES NOT REQUIRE RDIOVAL OR ornamental or of insufficient depth to basineases only.
<br />DiSFiGURi~E,Vr OF ~\TURE STREET IIiEES. provide sidewalk protection. - Placed above entry or at either end of
<br />- HEIGI[F OF PROJECTION IS MORE OR LESS - CO~FFINUOUS I!ORIZON'FAL BUILDING store front.
<br />UNIFORM FROM O~ BUILDING TO T}Z NqEX'T. PROJECTIONS whe_tber occupied or not. - Not for use on buildings with perm~ment
<br />In general, the overhang should project - PORTICOES, PORCHES OR O~{ER PROJECTIONS overhangs or projections-
<br />at the level of the first floor ceiling WH[Cif ~ViE. SET BACK from the public - Placed no higher than the cornice,
<br />or second floor in a two-story struc- sidewalk. paral~zt, soffit line or second floor
<br />Lure. Projections should not occur sill line, whichever is lower.
<br />above the second floor level of the ~]~ere existing integral projections, such - Should project no more than 4 feet from
<br />building. as bay windows, coutribute to the the building face.
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