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Roofs <br />In addition to protection from the elements, a roof and its form influence a structure's <br />architectural character. The predominant roof forms in Pahoa's older buildings are a shed <br />or gable roof behind a false front. <br />• When renovating existing buildings, the functional and decorative features of the <br />original roof, including the shape, material, color and pattern should be preserved. <br />• New developments should utilize roof shapes, materials and colors that are <br />compatible with Pahoa's traditional architectural character. <br />• Avoid changing the historic configuration of a roof by adding new features such <br />as dormers, vents or skylights that would be visible from the street or sidewalk. <br />• Flat or shed roofs should have a false front that is appropriately scaled for the <br />building. Wood frame or stucco finishes should be used for textural details. <br />• When using formed metal for roofing panels, corrugated metal shapes (rather than <br />standing seam metal) should be installed. <br />• Mechanical equipment should be shielded from view. Solar collectors, skylights, <br />and other non - historical hardware should not be visible from the street or <br />sidewalk. <br />Facades <br />Definition: A fagade is the principle exterior face of a building, the architectural front, <br />which is usually distinguished from other faces by elaboration of architectural details. <br />Falge front Gable <br />False Front <br />Shed <br />• Fagade design should be compatible with the traditional architectural character of <br />Pahoa and other buildings in the immediate vicinity. <br />• New buildings with end gable roof forms and false fronts are encouraged. <br />• Canopies and or balconies should extend across the entire building front wherever <br />possible and appropriate. <br />• Historical architectural elements such as attic /roof vents, paneled kick pates and <br />window transoms are highly recommended for new structures. <br />• Recessed store fronts are encouraged. <br />• The bottom of glass windows should be at least 18" above the sidewalk level. <br />• Symmetrical storefront designs are encouraged. <br />131Page <br />