§ 263.21. SPECIAL HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS: VERTICAL NON-HABITABLE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS MIXED USE DISTRICTS.

(a) Purpose. In order to allow for vertical architectural elements on large lots which will mitigate the effect of long, monotonous individual buildings and create visual focal points that build upon the architectural tradition and character of an area, certain architectural elements may be excepted from otherwise applicable height limits. The mostly topographically flat Eastern Neighborhoods, particularly the South or Market, Showplace, and Mission Districts have a strong tradition of larger and longer buildings incorporating vertical architectural elements above the predominant roofline. These vertical elements are proportioned to the building and are generally not visible on the skyline or distant views.

(b) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all projects subject to Section 329 in the Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts which are also located in Height and Bulk Districts of 85 feet or less.

(c) Controls. Additional height for non-habitable architectural building elements, as illustrated in Figure 263.21, may be permitted subject to the 329 procedure for exemptions subject to the following criteria:

(1) Only one such element shall be permitted per lot;

(2) Such element shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in gross floor area;

(3) Such element shall not have a plan dimension greater than 50 feet;

(4) The height of such element shall not exceed a height equal to 50 percent of the applicable height limit; and

(5) Such elements shall be consistent with the design, materials and character of the building.

Figure 263.21

(Added by Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008)