Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
Shop Fronts, Advertising & Security Signs
6. The design of the shop front/façade should include the street number of the premises; 7. The applicant shall submit proposals for the removal of external signage in the event the unit ceases trading; 8. Planning permission is required for the erection of canopies. Canopies of traditional design and retractable materials will be favoured.
Shop Fronts and Commercial Façades
Advertising on Buildings
11.193 Shop fronts and façades are one of the most important elements in determining the character, quality and image of commercial streets. As such: 1. Original, traditional shop fronts, pub fronts and façades shall be retained, preserved or restored; 2. Contemporary shop / pub fronts will be considered when: materials and proportions are appropriate to the scale and fabric of the building and/or street, the design complements the design of the upper floors of the building, the shop front/façade does not extend into the floor above concealing first floor window cills and existing elevations are not straddled; 3. The City Council will aim to reduce visual clutter and control the number and type of signs that are displayed; 4. Generally the use of external roller shutters/ security screens shall not be permitted on the front of shops. If required they should be placed behind the shop front display; 5. Consideration will be given to the protection and enhancement of the architectural character of the city. Particular care and regard will be had to any proposed shop fronts in ACAs;
11.194 In general advertising on buildings should conform to the following: 1. Be sympathetic in design and colouring both to the building on which they will be displayed and their surroundings; 2. The City Council will aim to reduce visual clutter and control the number of signs and advertising that are displayed; 3. Shop front advertising should be designed as an integral part of the shop front; 4. Not obscure architectural features such as cornices or window openings; 5. Illuminated signs or other advertising structures will not be allowed above the eaves or parapet level on buildings in any part of the city.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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