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Except for single-family dwellings, building fronts should abut the sidewalk on any street frontage. Canopies, awnings and balconies should not be used in establishing setbacks for reference points. Canopies, awnings, balconies, eaves, signage and other similar elements may project to within 12 inches of the roadway edge of the public sidewalk. Building frontages maybe setback from the front sidewalk where the setback area is to allow for business patron oriented uses such as outdoor dining patios or pedestrian public rest areas. Buildings shall not be setback from front sidewalks to accommodate parking or other automobile related amenities. While a streetscape with a continuous building frontage is generally preferred, buildings may be sited not more than a total of 20 feet from the side property line(s) to accommodate driveway access and egress to parking at the rear of the building, pedestrian passageways to rear parking lots or for mid-block throughways, outdoor patio dining areas, or other appropriate outdoor commercial activities by the existing commercial enterprise. J <— side yard setback for i rear P arking access I I yi,ariaiion of side yard setback-- + a Roofs In addition to protection from the elements, a roof and its form influence a structure's architectural character. The predominant roof forms in Pdhoa's older buildings are a shed or gable roof behind a false front. • When renovating existing buildings, the functional and decorative features of the original roof, including the shape, material, color and pattern should be preserved. • New developments should utilize roof shapes, materials and colors that are compatible with Pdhoa's traditional architectural character. • Avoid changing the historic configuration of a roof by adding new features such as dormers, vents or skylights that would be visible from the street or sidewalk. 121Page