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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 41 <br />Commercial Standards: Awnings, Canopies, Marquees and Lighting <br />What is the difference? <br />Awnings, traditionally, are fabric covered sloped light metal frames. They may be operable or fixed. <br />Canopies are fixed, generally flat, metal structures, attached to the front facade of the building . They are traditionally supported with chains or rods anchored above the primary entrance . <br />Marquees are generally found on movie theatres or other public venues and are used to advertise coming <br />attractions or other public announcements . <br />Get more information about Awnings, Canopies, or Marquees here . <br />General understanding and approach <br />Preserve and rehabilitate a historic awning by <br />replacing deteriorated fabric coverings with new <br />coverings that match the existing . <br />Attach canopies between the window display area and the signboard or second floor windowsills; attach below the transom line where historic prism glass is present . The valance should be no lower than seven feet and six inches above the sidewalk at any point . <br />What is your project? <br />Replace an historic awning that has deteriorated coverings and/or structure <br />• Repair damaged frames with similar materials to restore structural integrity and operability . <br />• Replace deteriorated covering with similar materials or materials that restore the look of <br />earlier coverings . <br />• Replace an historic awning, canopy or marquee that cannot be repaired with a new one that matches the original in shape, design and covering . <br />Add a new awning, canopy, or marquee to replace a previously existing one which has been removed <br />• A new awning, canopy or marquee proposed to replace a historic one should be designed based on historic images and match to the extent possible the design, shape and coverings evidenced in historic images . <br />• Projects should utilize physical evidence found on the building such as remnant mounting hardware and holes from previous mounting hardware to guide design and installation . <br />Awnings, Canopies, Marquees and Lighting <br />Heads Up <br />It is likely that other permits or variances are required from the City for projects in this section . For more information go here . <br />Administratively Approvable <br />Repair or replacement of an existing but damaged historic awning, canopy, or marquee to match existing.