91-35 - Modification of Street Wall, Setback, Lot Coverage and Maximum Horizontal
Dimension Regulations
LAST AMENDED
2/2/2011


The City Planning Commission, by special permit, may modify:

(a)    the #street wall# requirements and minimum base heights of Section 91-31 (Street Wall Regulations);

(b)    the setback requirements of Section 91-32; and

(c)    where such #zoning lots# contain #buildings# existing on December 15, 1961, that exceed a height of 300 feet, the #lot
        coverage# regulations of Section 91-33 and the maximum horizontal dimension set forth in Section 91-34 (Maximum
        Horizontal Dimension for Tall Buildings), provided such modifications are limited to that portion of the
        #development# or #enlargement# between 300 and 325 feet in height, and provided the #lot coverage# of such portion
        does not exceed 55 percent.

In order to grant such special permit, the Commission shall find that:

(1)    such modifications will result in a site plan consistent with existing scale and streetscape patterns;

(2)    such modifications will ensure a harmonious relationship between the #development# or #enlargement# and the
        surrounding area;

(3)    such #street wall# modifications will enhance pedestrian circulation by providing pedestrian amenities that relieve
        sidewalk congestion;

(4)    such setback, #lot coverage# or horizontal dimension modifications will not unduly obstruct access to light and air to
        surrounding #streets# and properties; and

(5)    such setback, #lot coverage# or horizontal dimension modifications will result in a built form that maintains an
        appropriate relationship between tower and base portions of the #development# or #enlargement#.

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