34-24

Modification of Height and Setback Regulations

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In the districts indicated, the height and setback regulations set forth in Article II, Chapter 3, and made applicable to such districts in Section 34-11 (General Provisions), are modified as set forth in this Section.

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(a)        Application of sky exposure planes

In the districts indicated, except as set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 34-233 (Special provisions applying along district boundaries), no front yard is required for any residential building in a Commercial District. Therefore, in applying the height and setback regulations in a Commercial District, a sky exposure plane (which in a Residence District would be measured from a point above the front yard line) may be measured from a point above the street line. In cases where the provisions of paragraph (a) of Section 34-233 apply, the sky exposure plane is measured from a point above the front yard line.

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(b)        When mapped within R3 or R4A Districts

In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R3 or R4A Districts, the height and setback regulations applicable to R4 Districts, except R4A and R4B Districts, may be used for residential buildings.

(c)        When mapped within R4, R4-1 or R4B Districts

In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R4, R4B or R4-1 Districts, the height and setback regulations applicable to an R5B District may be used for residential buildings.

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(d)        Special provisions for narrow buildings

In the districts indicated, the provisions of Section 23-692 (Height limitations for narrow buildings or enlargements) shall apply, subject to the additional rules and exceptions therein, only to Quality Housing buildings. However, in such districts, the street wall location provisions of paragraph (4) of Section 23-692 shall not apply.

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(e)        Special provisions applying along district boundaries

The portion of a Quality Housing building located within 25 feet of the boundary of an R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 or R6B District shall comply with the provisions of Section 23-693 (Special provisions applying adjacent to R1 through R6B Districts).

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(f)        For Quality Housing buildings

In the districts indicated, for buildings utilizing the bulk regulations for Quality Housing buildings in Article II, Chapter 3, the height and setback provisions of Section 23-66 (Height and Setback Requirements for Quality Housing Buildings) shall be modified by the provisions of Section 35-65, and, for buildings containing affordable independent residences for seniors, the permitted obstructions set forth in Section 23-44 shall be modified by the provisions of Section 35-532.

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