Spokane Municipal Code

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