Architectural Design Standards

ADS 4.17 Awnings

ADS 4.17.1 Intent.

Because they provide shade, protect buildings and pedestrians from rain and snow, and add a more intimate scale to the building, awnings are encouraged for use on the ground floor of a building with retail uses.

Standard:

ADS 4.17.2 Length.

Awnings shall be no longer than a single storefront.

ADS 4.17.3 Height.

The bottom of the awning shall not be higher than the top of the windows. The bottom of the awning shall generally be no higher than nine (9) feet above the average exterior grade.

ADS 4.17.4 Shape.

Awnings shall fit the character and design of the building and be pedestrian-scaled. Awnings for rectangular openings shall be simple, shed shapes.

ADS 4.17.5 Material.

Awnings shall be constructed of fabric, metal, or glass. Fabric awnings are encouraged; canvas awnings with a matte finish are preferred. Awnings with high gloss finish are discouraged. Illuminated, plastic awnings are prohibited.

ADS 4.17.6 Color.

Awning colors shall be compatible with the overall color scheme of the façade from which it projects. Solid colors or subtle striped patterns are preferred.

ADS 4.17.7 Lighting.

Backlit awnings are prohibited.

Don’t Do This:
The awning is longer than the length of a single storefront.	The awning is higher than the top of the window.

Do This:
The awnings are the length of each storefront and are no higher than 9' above the exterior grade.	The awnings are made of fabric and are the same length as each storefront; the bottom of the awnings are no higher than the top of the windows.
The awnings are the length of each storefront and are no higher than 9' above the exterior grade.	These awnings are correctly located above the store windows.

Effective on: 1/1/1901