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The other category of signs are commercial store signs. Each location uses varying
materials, lettering style and size, and placement. Examples of variations include
windows with painted lettering, plastic or cloth banners hanging from second stories,
painted wooden signs attached to the buildings, carved lettering within masonry, lettering
painted on the buildings, cloth awnings with lettering on the material, and wooden or
plastic signs jutting at 90 degrees from the storefront. Sign placement varies from above
the first floor (over 10 ft from the ground) to eye level. Many of the vacant stores still
retain the signage used when the unit was occupied.
While these varying types of signs can be found in the district, greater uniformity
in placement, design, and materials can be achieved.
Lighting
Currently, lighting is not a major problem in Downtown. The city provides adequate
lighting along Main and Washington for the businesses located there. With future
business coming into the area, more lighting will be needed in several parking lots. The
residential section between Pine and Saratoga has adequate lighting for residential use,