2006-022 - Adopting the Heninger Park Architectural Design Guidelines

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Exterior Paint Colors The City of Santa Ana does not regulate paint colors. However, the following Information Is provided for homeowners seeking advice on paint colors. Certain paint colors historically were associated with certain time periods and architectural styles. Over time, these color schemes became less common as individuals and neighborhood$ selected more contemporary colors. The selection of a color scheme is very important and should be thought out very thoroughly. To avoid downgrading the architectural identity of a residence, a few simple guidelines should be taken Into account when selecting colors for a residence. These are identified below. • Select a color scheme that will unify all of the different elements of the residence and will not clash with each other. • Look at other residences in the neighborhood with a similar architectural style and note any successful color combinations. • Most architectural styles should be limited to three different colors. • The larger the residence, the more subtle the colors should be. Light colors help reduce the massiveness of large fagades. • Stained shingles, brick, stonework, chimneys, and roofing should not be painted. • Limit the use of strong colors to one per residence and to trim areas. Colonial Revival and Prairie School These residences were typically painted white or light colors. Shingles were usually used at the upper level, with siding below. The upper areas should be stained with green, brown, or similar colors, with white used at the lower level. The building trims were generally white, and window sashes were generally painted a dark color, such as black. Craftsman and California Bungalow These residential styles typically had wood siding or shingles, with finished wood trims. The shingles or siding were often stained earth tones of brown or green or sometimes left natural. The shingles and siding should be painted a light to medium, semi-neutral, soft shade of a color such as yellow, brown, red, green, or gray. The trims were often painted white, ivory, or cream. The window sashes were painted white, black, or sometimes the same color as the trim. Period and Spanish Colonial Revival The materials used for both of these architectural styles were similar. The main body of the residence was usually stucco with rough or smooth finished wood trim and either wood shingles, shakes, or clay tile roofs. The main body was usually light colored, such as tan, buff, or white. The rough wood features were usually stained dark brown and the smooth wood trims were usually painted a dark color, such as green or brown. The window sashes were usually painted the same color as the trim. 51 Resolution No. 2006-022 Page 49 of 71