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designed, easy to read and appropriate to the structure and district. 6. It is appropriate to design new signs that are compatible with the building and surrounding district with regard to materials, scale, size, design, and detail. Signs shall be constructed of wood or metal and the shape and detail of the sign may relate to the building’s architectural style or incorporate elements of such style.
7. Architectural details and/or character-defining features shall not be obscured by signs. 8. It is appropriate to install flush mounted flat signs in the signboard frieze of historic commercial buildings. 9. Painted wall signs are appropriate if there is evidence of a historic sign (unpainted brick shall not be painted). 10. Internally illuminated signs, plastic signs, flashing signs, portable signs, and LED signs are inappropriate on Landmark Properties or in Historic Districts. Instead use minimal ground spot lighting to illuminate signs. Lighting must be confined to the sign and not spill over. 11. The height and size of the sign shall be limited to prevent obstruction of the building’s architectural features nor disrupt the rhythm of the streetscape. 12. Install low shrubbery or plantings around the base of freestanding or ground-mounted signs. 13. The installation and placement of free-standing signage shall not damage or destroy historic site or landscape features. 14. It is appropriate to place local landmark or National Register plaques on the building near the front entrance. 15. Highway historic markers (as seen on the previous page) require approval from the State to mark locations of statewide significance.
prot ect SIGNS w i t h rou t i ne MAINTENANCE P • Routinely inspect signs and their foundations. • Keep signs free of vegetation. • Maintain a sound paint film on painted signs.
Signs shall comply with the sign ordinance, be professionally designed, easy to read, and appropriate to the structure and district.
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