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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.120
Section 17C.120.520
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.120 Commercial Zones

Section 17C.120.520 Base/Middle/Top – Building Design
  1. Purpose.
    To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.

  2. Base/Middle/Top Implementation.

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

    2. 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: Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

ORD C33636 Section 1