Chapter 50, Article 13, Division 1: Tables of Intensity and Dimensional Standards

In order to provide a clear line of sight for the drivers of approaching motor vehicles, the following requirements shall apply:

(1) On a corner lot in the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and residential PD Districts, no opaque fence, wall, hedge, or other structure, shrubbery, mounds of earth or other visual obstruction over 36 inches in height above the nearest street curb elevation shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow within the “clear vision triangle,” as described in Subsection (3) of this section;

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to public utility poles; trees trimmed to the trunk to a line at least six feet above the level of the intersection; saplings or plant species of open growth habits and not planted in the form of a hedge, which are so planted and trimmed as to leave at all seasons a clear and unobstructed cross view; supporting members of appurtenances to permanent structures existing on the date the ordinance from which this amendment is derived becomes effective; and official warning signs or signals;

(3) The “clear vision triangle” is that area formed by extending the two curb lines a distance of 45 feet from their point of intersection, and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle;

(4) In cases where streets do not intersect at approximately right angles, the Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division shall have the authority to vary these requirements as it deems necessary to provide safety for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, provided, that site distance in excess of 275 feet shall not be required.

(5) See Section 50-14-381 of this Code.

Codified by Ord. No. 28-19 (JCC 7/23/2019, Passed 9/10/2019, Approved 9/11/2019, Published 9/20/2019, Effective 10/1/2019); Amended by Ord. No. 2020-12 (JCC 2/18/2020, Passed 6/9/2020, Approved 6/15/2020, Published 8/21/2020, Effective 12/9/2020).

The following provisions shall apply to B3 and B4 Districts:

(1) The maximum height for each principal use in the B3 and B4 Districts shall not exceed 35 feet;

(2) Where the zoning lot fronts on a street which is 80 feet or more in width, and is designated by the Master Plan as a major or secondary thoroughfare, and where the outer most point of the proposed building on said zoning lot is 40 feet or more from the nearest point of the lot line of all R1, R2, and R3 Districts, the maximum height may be increased, as a matter of right, one foot for each one foot of street width greater than 80 feet, provided, that in no case shall the building exceed 80 feet in height; and

(3) Where the zoning lot fronts on a street which is 80 feet or more in width, and is designated by the Master Plan as a major or secondary thoroughfare, and where the zoning lot abuts, is adjacent to, or across an alley from any zoning district other than an R1, R2, R3 or residential PD District, the maximum height may be increased, by right, one foot for each one foot of street width greater than 80 feet, regardless of the location of the proposed structure, provided, that in no case shall the building exceed 80 feet in height.

Codified by Ord. No. 28-19 (JCC 7/23/2019, Passed 9/10/2019, Approved 9/11/2019, Published 9/20/2019, Effective 10/1/2019); Amended by Ord. No. 2020-12 (JCC 2/18/2020, Passed 6/9/2020, Approved 6/15/2020, Published 8/21/2020, Effective 12/9/2020).

The maximum height for each principal use shall not exceed 35 feet; provided, that:

(1) Where the zoning lot fronts on a street which is 80 feet or more in width, and is designated by the Master Plan as a major or secondary thoroughfare, and where the outermost point of the proposed building on said zoning lot is 40 feet or more from the nearest point of the lot line of all R1, R2, and R3 Districts, the maximum height may be increased by right, one foot for each one foot of street width greater than 80 feet, provided, that in no case shall the building exceed 80 feet in height; and

(2) Where the zoning lot fronts on a street which is 80 feet or more in width, and is designated by the Master Plan as a major or secondary thoroughfare, and where the zoning lot abuts or is adjacent to, or across an alley from, any zoning district other than an R1, R2 or R3 District, the maximum height may be increased, by right, one foot for each one foot of street width greater than 80 feet, regardless of the location of the proposed structure, provided, that in no case shall the building exceed 80 feet in height.

Codified by Ord. No. 28-19 (JCC 7/23/2019, Passed 9/10/2019, Approved 9/11/2019, Published 9/20/2019, Effective 10/1/2019); Amended by Ord. No. 2020-12 (JCC 2/18/2020, Passed 6/9/2020, Approved 6/15/2020, Published 8/21/2020, Effective 12/9/2020).

Intensity and dimensional standards in the SD1 Special Development District, Residential/Commercial, are as follows: