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Sec. 3.5.5. Zone C: Height and Form

  1. Permitted Activity
    All structures and uses allowed in the zoning district are permitted in Zone C.
  2. Height
    1. No structure can be more than 40 feet in height at the Zone C line, as measured from the average pre-development grade measured along the Zone C line.
    2. Height can increase subject to a 45 degree height plane measured from a height of 40 feet at the Zone C line, extending upward one foot for every additional foot of setback into the site.
    3. The height plane applies up to 100 feet from the district boundary line.
  3. Wall Articulation
    The rear facade of the building that faces the residential property as described in Sec. 3.5.1.A. is subject to a maximum blank wall area of 30 feet as calculated in Sec. 1.5.10. The blank wall area provisions are not subject to an Design Alternate.
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  • Sec. 3.5.4. Zone B: Use Restrictions
  • Sec. 3.5.6. Historic Alley Transition
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 3.1. General Provisions
  • Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards
  • Article 3.3. Height Requirements
  • Article 3.4. Frontage Requirements
  • Article 3.5. Neighborhood Transitions
    • Sec. 3.5.1. Applicability
    • Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones
    • Sec. 3.5.3. Zone A: Protective Yard
    • Sec. 3.5.4. Zone B: Use Restrictions
    • Sec. 3.5.5. Zone C: Height and Form
    • Sec. 3.5.6. Historic Alley Transition
  • Article 3.6. Additional Housing Patterns
  • Article 3.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

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