§ 338-23. Awnings.

A. 

The following outlines the preferred characteristics of an awning to be included in a site plan application:

(1) 

Awnings shall be of the standard, barrel or hoop design and fabricated to conform to the shape and dimensions of window and doorway openings. Other configurations shall not be permitted except where specifically necessitated by an unusual window shape.

(2) 

Awnings may be stationary or nonstationary (operable).

(3) 

Operating arms and braces shall be fully concealed from end view when the awning is in an open position.

(4) 

Awning material shall be limited to two colors. Black, white and tints of the same color shall be considered separate colors. Metallic, iridescent and other bright colors are prohibited. The awning support and finish structure, mechanism and enclosure housing shall be a neutral color, harmonious with the material of the building facade and awning fabric.

(5) 

Awning material shall be fabric. The use of metal, plastic or other rigid materials is not permitted. Fabric shall be canvas duck or vinyl-coated canvas. Solid vinyl fabric is prohibited. (The minimum weight of the fabric shall be 10 ounces per square yard for canvas, and 12 ounces per square yard for vinyl-coated canvas.)

(6) 

The minimum height from the sidewalk to any part of the awning covering or its support frame when closed or extended shall be seven feet.

(7) 

The awning, including the operating mechanism, enclosure housing (where of the nonstationary type) shall be installed in a manner which does not cover the solid wall surface or architectural features of the building facade. Generally, awnings shall be fitted and mounted within the architectural frame of the window and door openings. Any overlap of the awning onto adjoining building surfaces where necessitated by the particular characteristics of the building facade shall be limited to six inches.

(8) 

Awning enclosure housings which are integrated and recessed within the window head construction are preferred.

(9) 

Awning graphics shall be limited to the business name and property address. Phone numbers shall be prohibited on awnings.

B. 

The following shall be included with an awning application:

(1) 

A drawing accurately depicting dimensions of the storefront and the awning in fully open position at a scale of not less than one inch equals one-foot.

(2) 

A photograph clearly showing the building facade in its entirety and its relationship to immediately adjoining buildings. Photographs must be a minimum of eight inches by 10 inches in size.

[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]

(3) 

A sample of awning fabric and colors.