84-333 - Limited height of buildings

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

The maximum height of any #building or other structure#, or portion thereof, shall not exceed 400 feet on any portion of
subzone C-1 shown as a #special height location# in Appendix 3.2 of this Chapter, except that permitted obstructions, pursuant
to Section 33-42, shall be allowed to penetrate a maximum height limit.

The maximum height of any #building or other structure#, or any portion thereof, located within subzone C-2 shall not exceed
180 feet above #curb level#, except that:

(a)    the maximum height of any #building or other structure#, or portion thereof, shown as a #special height location#, shall
        not exceed the height set forth in Appendix 3.2; and

(b)    Any portion of a #building or other structure# that exceeds an established height limit shall be subject to the following
       provisions:

        (1)    The obstructions set forth in Sections 23-41, inclusive, and 33-42, as applicable, may penetrate a maximum
                height limit.

        (2)    The maximum permitted size of enclosure walls surrounding elevator or stair bulkheads, roof water tanks,
                cooling towers and #accessory# mechanical equipment may be increased by authorization of the City Planning
                Commission, provided the Commission finds that:

                (i)     the width of such additional enclosure wall at each #building# face does not exceed 80 percent of the
                         width of the enclosure wall as allowed in paragraph (b)(1) of this Section;

                (ii)     the additional area of the enclosure wall at each #building# face is not more than 50 percent of the area
                         permitted as-of-right; and

                (iii)    the enclosure wall is compatible with the #building# and the urban design goals of the Special District
                         and complements the design by providing a decorative top.

(c)    In no event shall the height of any #building#, including permitted obstructions, exceed 800 feet above #curb level#.