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• Architectural details should be incorporated to add interest to and break down the scale of monolithic walls. • New buildings with a facade over 50 feet wide should use vertical divisions in the facades to create appearances of separate store fronts. • Utility and mechanical structure should be located away from public view. Canopies Definition: a canopy is a roof structure that projects from a building to protect pedestrians, doors, windows and other openings from the elements. Canopies and Balconies are a defining characteristic in Pahoa's plantation -style architecture. Canopies enhance the streetscape, help identify store fronts and protect pedestrians from the sun and rain. • Original canopies on historic structure should not be removed. • Canopies and balconies are strongly encouraged along street frontage for all new developments, redevelopments and renovation projects. • Canopy or balcony design should respect the scale of the surrounding environment. • Canopies may be pitched or flat. • Canopies should be supported by metal rods or chains above and wood brackets beneath. Canopies should not be supported by posts within public walkways. • Canopies should be permanent in nature. • A second story balcony may function as a canopy • All balconies should have open balustrades. Walls and Wall Finish Wall finish materials not only serve a functional purpose, but can be also used to enhance a building's design. Traditional walls were tongue and grove boards and to a lesser extent board and batten. The following guidelines are primarily directed at street facing exterior walls and need not necessarily be applied to rear and side facing walls not visible from a street or sidewalk. 141Page