Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.124 Downtown Zones
Section 17C.124.520 Base/Middle/Top – Building Design
- Purpose.
To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”
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Base/Middle/Top Implementation.
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Buildings shall have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry, or decorative concrete. (P)
- The “top” of the building shall be treated with a distinct outline with elements such as a projecting parapet, cornice, or projection. (P)
A distinctive cornice with parapet define the top
The changes in amount and form of
windows along with details such as
belt lines help to define the base,
middle, and top.
Different materials can be used at the ground level
to define a "base."
Date Passed: Monday, December 14, 2009
Effective Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Ordinance C34522 Section 1
