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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 <br /> needed 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. <br /> d. Plain or painted concrete masonry units shall not be allowed for fences, walls or <br /> enclosures. <br /> e. Chain link fencing shall not be allowed. <br /> Guidelines: <br />