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• p. Canopies shall not be allowed. (10)Lighting. a. Lighting at building facades should serve only to illuminate entries,adjacent pedestrian areas and displays,or to highlight significant architectural features. b. Lighting may be placed at doorways,below awnings,in display widows and as needed to illuminate signage or architectural features. c. Historically accurate fixtures and appropriately scaled contemporary fixtures,such as but not limited to,gooseneck,wall mounted lantern and shielded fluorescents are allowed. d. Fixtures that are not allowed in the Downtown District are:visible fluorescent bulbs, neon lighting on building exteriors,colored bulbs (except for temporary seasonal decoration) and internally illuminated awnings. e. Exposed or painted metal finishes are most appropriate for lighting fixtures in the downtown. Fixture color(s) should be muted,and should coordinate with façade and signage color scheme. f. Strobe lights and flashing elements shall not be allowed. (11)Fences and Railings. a. Fencing shall be wrought iron and finished in a dark,solid color. b. Fences used to screen parking areas shall be within a height range of 4'-0" and 6'-0". c. Enclosures for equipment and dumpsters must be at least six(6) feet in height and provide full screening of equipment&dumpsters. • d. Masonry walls,in conjunction with a wrought iron fence,maybe installed to no more than two (2) feet above public side walk. e. Plain or painted concrete masonry units shall not be allowed for walls or enclosures. f. Wood fencing may only be used to enclose equipment and dumpster holding areas on Secondary Facade sides of a building. g. Chain link fencing shall not be allowed. h. Balconies and/or patios shall utilize decorative metal railings which coordinate with the design and color scheme of the building. (12)Parking a. Parking shall be provided underground,behind a building,within a building,or within a parking structure. b. Surface parking shall be at fifty(50%)percent the rate set forth per Section 30-894. c. Off street parking shall be shielded from view of major streets using dense landscaping,open fencing with landscaping,or a masonry wall with open fencing. (g) Preseruition and restoration (1) The Building. a. Any exterior renovation should,to the best of its ability,bring the facade back to the appearance it had when it was constructed. b. Any exterior renovation of structures over 50 years old shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards forRehabilitaticn and Guidelinesfor Rehabilitating Historic Buildings,published by the U.S.Department of the Interior(1990 revision) 8