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7. It is appropriate to install fabric awnings on commercial and residential properties. Install awnings in a manner that does not conceal architectural features or damage historic fabric. Select colors and patterns that blend well with the buildings. Plastic or metal strip awnings are inappropriate on local landmark buildings or buildings in the historic districts. Windows: 8. It is appropriate to install wood or aluminum storm windows over historic windows provided they maintain a narrow profile and do not obscure the character-defining features of the window. If the window is double-hung, install a storm window that has a dividing bar that matches the center rail of the existing sash. Finish storm windows to match the color of the window sash, or trim. 9. New replacement windows shall fit in the historic/existing window opening. It is inappropriate to infill or enlarge openings to make new windows fit. 10. New windows shall have true-divided (light) muntins, It is inappropriate to install new windows that have false window muntins, window grills, or snap-in muntins, or grills in historic buildings. 11. It is inappropriate to apply mirrored or visibly tinted glass to windows in the historic districts or local landmarks. Doors : 12. It is appropriate to preserve and maintain historic storm and screen doors. 13. It is appropriate to install new screen and storm doors that are full-view style that aligns with the stiles and rails of the door. Select storm and screen door designs that do not obscure the principle door or its details. Submit a manufacture’s specification sheet for evaluation of design. 14. It is appropriate to use steel doors for security on rear entrances only provided they are painted to match other doors on the house and are not visible from the public view. 15. It is appropriate to install sliding glass doors only inconspicuously at the rear elevation of the building. Consider using French doors instead. 16. It is inappropriate to select flat surfaced doors and those with windows incompatible with the style of the structure and other elements. It is inappropriate to remove original wood shutters, rather they shall be preserved and maintained. 17. It is appropriate to install shutters that are made of wood and relate proportionately to the window openings. They may either be operable, or fixed on spacers, and shall have hinges and holdbacks. 18. It is inappropriate to install plastic or imitation shutters on local landmarks or buildings in the historic districts. It is also inappropriate to nail shutters directly to siding as this can cause decay. 19. It is only appropriate to install new attic dormers, windows, or doors as required for adaptive reuse on the rear elevation of the house if it is not visible from the public right-of-way.
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