Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.122 Center and Corridor Zones
Section 17C.122.100 Maximum Building Height
Table 17C.122.100-1 sets forth the maximum building and structure heights for the center and corridor zones. Each structure, development or activity shall comply with these requirements except as otherwise provided in this section.
TABLE 17C.122.100-1
CENTER AND CORRIDOR ZONE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT [1, 2] |
| CENTER TYPE |
CC1 |
CC2 |
CC4 |
| Neighborhood Center |
40 ft. |
40 ft. |
40 ft. |
| District Center or Corridor |
55 ft. |
55 ft. |
40 ft. |
| Employment Center |
150 ft. [3] |
150 ft. [3] |
70 ft. |
Notes:
[1] Pitched roof forms and accessible decks may extend above the height limit; however, if the space within the pitched roof is habitable, it shall only be used for residential purposes.
[2] Building Height Transition Requirement.
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 single-family and two-family residential zones. For all development within 150 ft. of any single-family or two-family residential zone the maximum building height is as follows:
Starting at a height of 30 ft. at the residential zone boundary, additional building height may be added at a ratio of 1 to 2 (1 ft. of additional building height for every 2 ft. of additional horizontal distance from the closest single-family or two-family residential zone). The building height transition requirement ends 150 ft. from the single-family or two-family residential zone boundary. Beyond the transition the maximum building height of the zone applies.
[3] Buildings and structures over 50 ft. in height must follow the design, setback and dimensional standards found in chapter 17C.250 SMC, Tall Building Standards. |
Date Passed: Monday, December 19, 2005
Effective Date: Saturday, January 21, 2006
ORD C33774 Section 1
