Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones
Section 17C.111.455 Base, Middle, Top Standards
- Purpose.
To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”
- Base/Middle/Top.
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- Buildings should have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete. (P)
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- The “top” of the building should be treated with a distinct outline with elements such as a projecting parapet, cornice or projection. (P)
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 16
Section 17C.111.455 Base, Middle, Top Standards
- Purpose.
To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”
- Base/Middle/Top.
-
- Buildings should have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete. (P)
-
- The “top” of the building should be treated with a distinct outline with elements such as a projecting parapet, cornice or projection. (P)
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 16
