27.40.030 BULK.
(1) Structures and buildings shall be developed in accordance with the following standards:
Building/Structure Height (Feet) | Bulk Dimensions |
---|---|
0 thru 55 | No limitation |
56 thru 75 | Above fifty-five (55) feet maximum building dimension of 150 lineal feet and maximum diagonal dimension of 170 lineal feet. |
(2) Bulk is measured as illustrated in the following diagrams:
(3) Variations to the maximum building bulk for buildings greater than fifty-five (55) feet in height may be permitted by a special use permit approved by the Planning Commission subject to the following criteria:
(A) A better and more appropriate design for the site is achieved than without the variation;
(B) The parcel coverage will not exceed 40%;
(C) The parcel size is at least one and one half (1.5) acres;
(D) The design preserves view corridors and sunlight access as well as a design that conforms to all requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan;
(E) The design conforms to the goals, policies and the streetwall area standards of the Downtown Specific Plan;
(F) The project site is designated for residential use in the Downtown Specific Plan, and the floor area above fifty-five (55) feet is utilized exclusively for residential use.