23-425 - Height and setback modifications for large sites

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


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In the districts indicated, for #zoning lots# that meet the criteria of paragraph (a) of this Section, the height and setback
modifications set forth in paragraph (b) shall apply.

(a)    Eligible sites

       The provisions of this Section shall apply to #large sites# that are #qualifying residential sites# or #zoning lots# located in
       R3-2, R4, R5, R5B or R5D Districts.

       However, for #large sites# with existing #buildings#, eligible portions of the #zoning lot# for #developments# or
       #enlargements#:
       (1)    shall not include open space with amenities used for recreational purposes, such as play equipment, court game
              facilities, ball fields or fixed tables and chairs, unless such space is replaced in kind and size on the same #zoning
              lot#; and

       (2)    shall be located, partially or entirely, within 100 feet of a #street line#.

(b)    Modified height and setback provisions

       For eligible #zoning lots#, the maximum base height and maximum #building# heights set forth in Section 23-424 shall
       apply. However, where either the height at roof level of an existing #building#, or ornamental features in an existing non-
       #residential# #building or other structure#, meet or exceed the maximum heights set forth in such table, the maximum
       heights may be increased by 10 feet, or the height of such roof level or ornamental feature, whichever is lower.