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This material is presented for informational
purposes only. Herron-Morton Place holds no liability for inaccuracies
that may be contained herein. Individuals are urged to contact the
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission for complete guidelines
as may apply to your project.
- The location of signs on commercial buildings
should conform with the traditional placement of signs on such
buildings.
- The size, scale, color, shape, and graphics
of commercial signs should be compatible with the building and
the surrounding area.
- Lighting should be subtle and be compatible
with the historic character of the district.
- Signs which identify home occupations
should be:
- Identification only (not advertising)
- Small
- Designed to be read at the entrance rather
than from the street
- Discreetly mounted against the building
- Signs should comply with all applicable ordinances
and regulations.
- Avoid internally lit signs.
- Avoid freestanding signs, especially in residential
areas.
- Billboards are not appropriate anywhere in
the district.
- Signs identifying a home occupation,
historic information, or neighborhood association membership should
not:
- Be individually lit
- Be freestanding
- Constitute advertising
- Avoid concealing architectural details with
signage.
- Signs which have a negative impact on surrounding
residential buildings should not be considered.
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