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<br /> Strikethroughs to be removed <br />Underlines to be added <br />Highlighted = use relocated to here <br />Highlighted = new use or language added <br />Highlighted = use or language removed entirely <br /> <br /> Page 9 <br />l. Lettering, not to exceed four inches in height, shall be allowed on the awning fringe. <br />Guidelines: <br />a. Awnings for upper facade windows are encouraged to be the same style and color as <br />the awnings, if present, in the lower facade. <br />b. Awning colors should be muted, and should coordinate with building facade color <br />scheme, adjoining buildings and the streetscape. <br />c. Simple pitched awning profiles are preferred and box awnings (enclosed from below) <br />are discouraged. <br />d. All awnings should be designed to fit the opening that is intended to cover. <br />e. Canopies are discouraged and will be subject to review for appropriate scale and <br />proportion. <br />f. Awnings should extend between a distance of three to four feet from face of building. <br />(10) Lighting. <br />Standards: <br />a. Fixtures that are not allowed in the downtown district are: visible fluorescent bulbs, <br />colored bulbs (except for temporary seasonal decoration), internally illuminated <br />awnings, strobe lights and flashing elements. <br />Guidelines: <br />a. Historically accurate fixtures and appropriately scaled contemporary fixtures, such as <br />but not limited to, gooseneck, wall mounted lantern and shielded fluorescents are <br />preferred. <br />b. Exposed or painted metal finishes are most appropriate for lighting fixtures in the <br />downtown. Fixture color(s) should be muted, and should coordinate with facade and <br />signage color scheme. <br />c. Lighting at building facades should serve only to illuminate entries, adjacent pedestrian <br />areas and displays, or to highlight significant architectural features. <br />d. Lighting may be placed at doorways, below awnings, in display windows and as needed <br />to illuminate signage or architectural features. <br />(11) Fences and railings. <br />Standards: <br />a. Fencing shall be metal and finished in a dark, solid color. <br />b. Railings located in the lower facade shall be metal and finished in a dark, solid color. <br />c. Fences used to screen parking areas shall be within a height range of four feet—zero <br />inches and six feet—zero inches.