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(c) Building orientation and main entrances should face North and South Buffalo and should be easily identifiable and scaled to the size of the street they are on. (d) The minimum front setback for lots within the North and South Buffalo Corridor area shall be zero feet. (e) The maximum front setback for lots within the North and South Buffalo Corridor area shall be 20 feet. (f) All other building and lot dimensional and bulk requirements shall be in conformance with the applicable zoning district. The Planning Board may provide relief from regulations listed elsewhere in the Zoning Code for the North and South Buffalo Corridor area that are found to be inconsistent with the purpose and objectives of this article. (g) Crown lighting is required on buildings which undergo major renovation; additions or new construction as set in section 225-15.5 (3) Massing, proportion, and height. Massing refers to the volume and shape of a building. Proportion is the relationship between a building facade's width and its height. (a) All new development shall be at least two stories in height so as to achieve a strong visual "street edge." The Planning Board may permit one-story structures, provided that a varied, peaked roof or some other architectural element is included so as to appear to exceed one story in height. (b) All new development shall be of a similar massing and proportion to those of adjacent and nearby structures unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board. (c) Buildings which are "squat" in proportion or which have very strong horizontal elements that dominate the facade are discouraged. (4) Roof design. Roof design refers to the form and architectural style of the roof and how it presents itself to the street. (a) Longer buildings should provide fluctuations in the roofline which break up the long run of facade and which attract attention to key places such as entryways. (b) Air-handling equipment, antennas, satellite dishes and other mechanical equipment should be placed in such a manner as not to be visible from the street. (c) Flat roofs shall slope to the back of the building to provide proper drainage, and shall include an ornamental cornice. (d) Peaked or gable roofs are encouraged to include overhangs and ornamental brackets. (5) Facade composition and fenestration. Facade composition refers to the arrangement of facade elements in a recognizable and consistent composition. Fenestration refers to the depth, spacing, and rhythm of openings on a facade. (a) All facade elements. [1] The use of depth is encouraged to highlight facade openings such as windows to create a three-dimensional relief that produces shadows. Windows should not be mounted flush to the exterior of the facade (see Figure 8). [2] Pairs of window shutters may be used if determined to be typical of the style of building, but should be used consistently and should appear to actually cover the entire window opening when closed. Shutters should not be mounted flush to the exterior of the facade, but hung as if they were functioning on a hinge. [3] Storefront construction should be recessed enough at the point of entry to allow the door to swing out without obstructing the sidewalk. (b) First floor (see Figure 8)