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5 <br />The artwork should be cost effective and durable due to the exposure to outside <br />elements. Design considerations could include functional pieces such as seating, <br />bike racks, solar lighting if applicable, and multi-sensory features. <br />Due to location of the building within the Historic District, this art piece <br />must be compatible with the Hillsborough Historic District Commission <br />Design Guidelines (listed below), PLEASE REFER TO WEBSITE BELOW <br />FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE GUIDELINES: <br />http://www.ci.hillsborou9h.nc.us/documents/HistoricDistrictDesianGui <br />delines.udf <br />HILLSBOROUGH HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES STATEMENT: <br />The Hillsborough Historic District encompasses two and one-half centuries of <br />architectural resources including representative examples of the many <br />architectural styles that reflect that broad time frame. From Georgian and <br />Federal style buildings dating to the late 1700s to suburban ranch houses from <br />the 1950s and 1960s, the District presents a visual history of Hillsborough's <br />development. Both the commercial/ institutional core of Hillsborough and the <br />surrounding residential neighborhoods are included in this expansive historic <br />district. Beyond the principle buildings, outbuildings, such as detached kitchens, <br />carriage houses, garages, sheds, stables, smokehouses, and barns, also <br />contribute to the special character of Hillsborough's historic district. There is a <br />great amount of diversity to the structures and landscapes in Hillsborough. This <br />diversity and variety defines the character of Hillsborough and preservation of <br />this eclectic mix of building types and streetscapes is paramount. <br />The "Character" of the Hillsborough Historic District is defined by the relationship <br />of the following features: <br />Land Use <br />Streetsca pe <br />Site Layout and Setbacks <br />Building Orientation <br />Massing <br />Scale <br />Form <br />Exterior Materials <br />Windows and Doors <br />Roofs <br />Porches, Entrances, and Balconies <br />Outbuildings and Garages <br />Storefronts <br />Fences and Walls <br />Walkways, Driveways, and Off Street Parking <br />Architectural Features <br />Lighting <br />Signage <br />Landscaping, Topography, and Site Features <br />