3.1.6 Awnings and Canopies • Awnings and canopies should be designed to match the main structural elements of the lower façade. They should also match the overall design of the storefront. • Retractable fabric awnings are preferred to metal, glass and wood awnings. The fabric of the awning should be comprised of colours that are traditional, of a durable fabric material, and should be designed to be in keeping with the Central Area’s heritage character. • A single style of canopy or awning should be used for the length of the building’s façade, regardless of how many storefronts exist within the frontage. • The name of the business may be printed on the awning. However, corporate awnings advertising particular products are discouraged.
3.1.7 Lighting • Fixtures should be selected to ensure that their design, location, intensity and emitted colour are appropriate for the historic character of the Central Area. The selection of lighting should also consider the impact on the public street lighting in the area. • Fixtures may be chosen from available replica styles appropriate to the architecture of the heritage buildings in the Central Area, or from contemporary designs that are compatible with it’s historic context. • Ground front windows should be illuminated at night to create a safe and warm environment and visual intrigue for pedestrians, however back-lit signs and indirect sign lighting should be discouraged as they are not in keeping with the identified heritage character of buidings. Please refer to Section 3.3 Signage for more information.
Awnings and canopies should be designed to match the main structural elements of the lower facade.
Fixtures may be chosen from available replica styles appropriate to the architecture of the heritage buildings.
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