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5.2 5.3 5.4 (a) New buildings should be oriented to the street with no setback from the sidewalk for physical continuity and a pedestrian amenity. The upper levels may be sited away from the street to allow for light and air. (b) Front yard setback areas, if they occur shall be landscaped or used for plazas or outdoor cafes. (c) Where possible parking should be placed on the rear of the property away from the street, as shown in Figure 2. Height and Bulk (a) Buildings shall be no higher than permitted under the exist-- ing zoning codes. - (b) Tall slender towers are preferred over slab buildings for visual and air and light considerations. (c) Cornice lines, roof lines and awning heights should be compatible and in harmony with older structures in the vicinity. Architectural Character (a) New construction shall be sensitive to user needs and should attempt to integrate design -wise with other structures through appropriate style, scale, proportion and materials. (b) New construction in special downtown areas shall consider the "Guidelines for Special Areas ". Canopies: Rain and Sun Control (a) Canopies which provide continuous coverage over the public sidewalk should be included in new construction, except where HRA determines they are not appropriate. Roll-up type canvas and awnings attached to permanent canopies for use as sun protection are encouraged in subdued color and pattern. (b) New sidewalk canopies may be positively sloped overhangs with wrought iron supports similar to the Hata and Koehnen Building canopies and should project over the sidewalk area giving continuous rain protection to pedestrians along with the entire frontage of the property as shown in Figure 3. (c) For design continuity the sidewalk canopy wrought iron support should be painted black and the height of the canopy