The proportion, size and detailing of windows and doors in new construction shall relate to that of existing adjacent buildings. Most windows in the district have a vertical orientation.
Individual windows can sometimes be square or horizontal if the rest of the building conveys the appropriate directional emphasis. Facade openings of the same general size as those in adjacent buildings are encouraged.
Wooden double-hung windows are traditional in the Kenton Downtown Historical District and shall be the first choice when selecting new windows. When ordering new windows, it is important to consider modern materials retaining the traditional look. Window openings shall not be covered with plywood, metal panels, etc.
Horizontal sliding windows, horizontally oriented mullions and awning windows are not common in the District and would most often be undesirable because of their horizontal proportion.
Although not usually improving the appearance of a building, the use of metal windows or doors need not necessarily ruin it. The important thing is that they should look like a part of the building and not like raw metal appliances. Appropriately colored or bronze-toned aluminum and mill finish (silver) aluminum are acceptable. Only clear, gray or bronze glass and/or acrylic is acceptable for window and door lites.
(Ord. 88-005 . Passed 3-14-88. )