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materials, color, pattern, texture, and detail. 5. Construct new fences and walls using traditional materials, design, and vertical orientation which relate to the style and material of the structure. Conduct documentary research to for photographs that illustrate historic walls and fences. 6. Privacy fences are appropriate only around the rear and side property lines to the rear corner of the house or principal building. 7. All fences shall be constructed so that the finished side is facing outward to the public right of way and adjacent properties. 8. Brick walls should be pierced or latticed and/or used as piers in combination with other materials such as wood and iron. 9. Only low retaining walls should be solid brick and/ or stone. 10. In front yards, walls and fences shall not exceed 42 inches in height from the front property line to the rear corner of the house. Rear yard fences shall not exceed six feet and shall not be installed in front of the rear corner of the principal building.
prot ect HISTORIC FENCES & WALLS w i t h rou t i ne MAINTENANCE P • Routinely inspect fences and walls. • Elevate metal, iron, and wood fences slightly to prevent moisture and insect infestation. • Maintain a sound paint film on wood and metal fences. • Do not paint or seal unpainted masonry walls. • Maintain adequate drainage around masonry walls. • Keep walls and fences free of vegetation.
11. It is inappropriate to introduce new vinyl, concrete block, split rail or chain link fencing in the historic districts. It is not required to remove existing chain link fencing, however, screening it with native vegetation such as evergreen shrubbery, ivy, or climbing vines is encouraged. 12. It is inappropriate to use barbed or Concertina wire in the historic district. 13. Also see the individual standards for wood, metal, and masonry to ensure preservation of fence and wall materials. Lighting Electricity arrived in the Town of Wake Forest on November 12, 1909. Today, lighting is used along streets and walkways and on porches and buildings to provide illumination after dark. Porch and building lights should reflect the style, scale, size, detail and special character of the building. Pedestrian-level street lighting has been installed along North Main Street. Any additional lighting on adjacent streets or in continuation of that on North Main Street must be consistent with the existing lighting. If lighting is added to other historic districts, it is impor- tant to ensure that the proposed fixtures are in character with the respective district or building in regard to style, material, color, texture, detail and size.
Historic or original fixtures should be preserved. The following standards will ensure that light- ing is congruous with the special character of the landmark or local historic district.
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