Understand heritage policy as it relates to signage.
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Existing signage
It is policy to:
- Retain existing signage with heritage value and do not alter or obscure historic painted signage.
Figure 29: Historic painted signs, or 'ghost signs' can be found around Melbourne.
Figure 30: Existing signage
New signange
It is policy to:
- Ensure new signage associated with heritage places:
- Minimises visual clutter.
- Does not conceal architectural features or details which contribute to the significance of the heritage place.
- Does not damage the fabric of the heritage place.
- Is in keeping with historical signage in terms of size and proportion in relation to the heritage place.
- Is placed in locations where they were traditionally placed.
- Is readily removable.
Figure 31: New signage
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