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CHAPTER 6 <br /> 44 '' L-3 Revise sign standards for downtown properties. <br /> s rf¢v;, '''4 'r;° .. IP` .-- Signage sized <br /> ,a,�� �� � , ; . appropriately for the Detailed standards, provided in Appendix A, emphasize the following: <br /> 4 \ building's architectural <br /> '0 'd J 't� ''!:24!; ':.',%:„,f <br /> I features • Sign design appropriate to the architecture of the building (e.g., size <br /> d F0.�t I +11f Yq� 4tY 5 t' ' .' <br /> �Yflk j and material standards and requirements that signs not cover <br /> �'" '' �,�}e �'' '" 'ti Lively neon signage is windows or other significant architectural features). <br /> i'lJd 16 ^' <br /> r Y ',;;iii.,,..''I, encouraged along <br /> ftiUse of qualitymaterials that enhance the visual environment (e.g., <br /> � t L#�:;;,,,:,,,,,4;; (�'�i'a1,��� : Hewitt Avenue <br /> 'Mf,!gr k t„ x,9'1 plastic backlit signs are prohibited). <br /> g` �� ); FY1 )'..4.''...,_ <br /> • Special standards for an "entertainment district" along Hewitt Avenue <br /> Ii,L,4, , 0W1,trl,,/ R ?�f 0' --Pedestrian-oriented <br /> +j1 P Y I t,+, •b that encourage livelysignage. <br /> ,fdfti~#t� I" ,.�, signage 9 9 9 <br /> Figure 65. A good signage example for L-4 Conduct Historic Preservation Activities <br /> downtown Everett. Retaining downtown Everett's historical buildings was a high priority for <br /> planning participants. This plan encourages preservation and <br /> rehabilitation by proposing that zoning standards provide a density bonus <br /> for retaining and/or rehabilitating downtown historic structures. <br /> In addition, the City should consider the following activities as part of a <br /> historic preservation program: <br /> • Tax incentives for rehabilitation. <br /> • Recognition and education. <br /> • A "Good Neighbor Fund" offering low-interest loans to upgrade <br /> historic properties (those on the national or state registers or those <br /> identified as eligible by the City inventory). Loans could be for <br /> upgrading properties with respect to code requirements, facade and <br /> exterior shell improvements, or improvements to increase use of <br /> unoccupied space. <br /> The City might also consider a local landmark ordinance to provide some <br /> measure of protection to important historic resources. However, this is an <br /> action that takes considerable planning effort. <br /> a. <br /> p—.. <br /> CP <br /> 70 MAKERS architecture and urban design <br /> • 0509_rpt_draft.doc-6/29/06 <br />