(a) When repainting, consider using original painting scheme and color palette.
(b) The color palette should be consistent throughout both the upper and lower portions of the building’s front facade.
(c) Color palettes and paint schemes on adjoining buildings should be compatible.
(d) Color should be used to tie building elements, such as details, decorations, cornices, signs and storefronts, together. This is usually most successful when a maximum of three colors is used.
(e) Color palettes should generally be lighter on the south side of the street, which is normally in shadow, than on the north, which is normally in sun.
(f) The color used on the cornice should offset the color of the sky.
(g) Normally, the previous paint type (oil or latex base) should be used in repainting. If possible, use oil base paint for wood or metal and latex base paint for masonry.
(h) Avoid the use of bright primary colors, which are usually incompatible with the buildings downtown. Bright colors are also highly susceptible to fading.
(i) Avoid the use of very dark colors, which are usually incompatible with the buildings downtown, except where historically appropriate.
(j) Avoid using paint on materials which historically were not painted; i.e., glass, brick, terra-cotta and tile.
(Ord. passed 3-16-1993)