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Design Guidelines in the Design Manual for additional Figure 4.15 Varied Massing Option 2
information regarding views.

C. General Standards. The varied upper floor massing
requirements can be achieved through the selection of one of
the following options alternatives:

1. Option 1: A minimum of forty (40%) percent of the
building facade over three (3) stories in height shall be
set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front
property line. (Figure 4.14) front building wall.

2. Option 2: A minimum of fifty (50%) percent of the building
facade over three (3) stories in height shall be set back a
minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the front property line.
(Figure 4.15) front building wall.

Figure 4.16 Varied Massing Option 3
3. Option 3: A minimum of forty (40%) percent of the buiding
facade over three (3) stories is stepped back a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet from the front property line and a
forecourt is incorporated (see Forecourt standards in Table
4.14). (Figure 4.16)
Figure 4.14 Varied Upper Floor Massing Option 1

D. Alternative Compliance Findings. The Planning and Zoning
Commission may in accordance with Section 2.8.4.1 allow
an alternative to the varied upper floor massing requirements,
subject to the following findings.

1. The approved alternate meets the intent of the varied upper
floor massing requirements;

2. The approved alternate conforms with the Comprehensive
Plan and other adopted City Plans; and

3. In CD-5D and the five downtown Design Contexts, the
approved alternate conforms to the Downtown Design
Guidelines. The approved alternate conforms to the
Downtown Design Guidelines.

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