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70 percent clear area in the surface of the window; one sign will be allowed for each usable public entry (signs that are a part of an awning or within or part of a window are encouraged and shall not be counted • in determining the number of signs allowed). • Tenant signage for multi-tenant buildings shall occupy an area no larg- er than 3 square feet per tenant at each public entrance. • Non-illuminated temporary signage shall be permitted for any tenant of a building up to 6 square feet of sign face per tenant. Temporary signage shall not be attached to the building and, if placed in a public right-of-way, shall maintain a minimum of 6 feet clearance for pedes- trians. Such temporary signage shall be placed only during operating hours. • Temporary signage may be attached to the inside face of any window at street level, provided that such signage does not obscure more than 50 percent of the total window area and does not remain in place longer than 21 days (leasing or for sale signs exempt from time limita- tions). • All buildings must be identified at each public entrance with its full street address, in numbers and letters no smaller than 2 inches in height and no larger than 4 inches in height. This signage shall not be included in the total signage allowed. 5.1 The Department of Interior "Standards for Rehabilitation," which are 5.0 universally recognized as guides for the conservation and preservation of The Re-Use of Buildings the heritage of a place, shall apply to the re-use of any structure within • the downtown area. The re-use and rehabilitation of a structure shall be measured for appropriateness by means of the following tests, and may apply equally to the development of new buildings in downtown: • Use: A property should be re-used in ways that require minimal change to its character defining elements. • Character: Historic character should be preserved by retaining historic architectural features, rather than altering or replacing them. • Authenticity: Changes that create a false sense of history, or copy ele- ments from nearby or similar buildings shall not be undertaken. Each property is a unique example of physical features, time and use. • Evolution: Changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. • Distinctive features, finishes and craftsmanship that characterize the property shall be preserved. • Preservation: Deteriorated features shall be repaired rather than replaced. If replacement is necessary, it should be selective rather than total, and be substantiated by documented evidence of what was authentically present. • Cleaning: Use the gentlest means possible, avoiding chemical treat- ments and absolutely avoiding any sandblasting. • Archeological resources shall be protected and preserved, with mitiga- tion techniques employed if resources must be disturbed. • • • New work: Additions or alterations shall not destroy the historic A New Bridge Revitalizing Monticello's Downtown and Rlvenfiont Page 3:37