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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.122
Section 17C.122.220
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.122 Center and Corridor Zones

Section 17C.122.220 Height Transition
  1. Purpose.

The following exception to the maximum building height standards is to provide a gradual transition and enhance the compatibility between the more intensive center zones and adjacent low and moderate residential zones.

  1. Applicability.

For all development adjacent to R1 or R2 zoned properties the maximum building height is as follows:

  1. Starting at a height of 40 ft. at R1 and R2 property boundaries, additional building height may be added at a ratio of 2 to 1 (two feet of additional building height for every one foot of additional horizontal distance from the closest R1 or R2 zoned property line).
  2. The building height transition requirement ends 150 ft. from the R1 or R2 zoned property line. Beyond the transition, the maximum building height of the zone applies.

Figure 17C.122.220-A: Height Transition

 

Date Passed: Monday, August 12, 2024

Effective Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024

ORD C36556 Section 8