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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.111
Sections 17C.111.560...
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.560 Massing
  1. Purpose.

To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”

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  1. Design Standards.
    1. Buildings shall have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete. (P)
    1. The “top” of the building shall 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.111.560 Massing
  1. Purpose.

To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”

A picture containing text, outdoor, sky, road Description automatically generated

  1. Design Standards.
    1. Buildings shall have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete. (P)
    1. The “top” of the building shall 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