75-22 - Height Modifications for Certain Sites

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


For #zoning lots# in R3-2 Districts, as well as R4 and R5 Districts without a letter or number suffix, the City Planning
Commission may authorize modifications to the applicable height and setback regulations for #residences#, provided that the
conditions of paragraph (a) and the findings of paragraph (b) are met.

(a)   Conditions and limitations

       The height modifications shall not apply to #buildings# utilizing the optional provisions for #predominantly built-up
       areas# set forth in Section 23-71, inclusive.

(b)    Findings

       The Commission shall find that:

       (1)    where the height modification is proposed for a #zoning lot# containing #qualifying senior housing#, the
              additional #floor area# permitted for the #use# is accommodated in an efficient manner;

       (2)    where the height modification is proposed for other #residences#, by concentrating permitted #floor area# in a
              #building# or #buildings# of greater height, the preservation of an existing #building#, topography, vegetation, or
              view corridors having environmental, historic or aesthetic value to the public will be assured, and that such
              preservation would not be possible by careful siting of lower #buildings# containing the same permitted #floor
              area#;

       (3)    such modification is the least modification required to achieve the purpose for which it is granted;

       (4)    the proposed modification does not impair the essential character of the surrounding area; and

       (5)    the proposed modification will not have adverse effects upon light, air, and privacy of adjacent properties and of
              any existing #buildings# on the #zoning lot#.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the
surrounding area.