23.40.093

A. In lieu of otherwise applicable development standards contained in Chapters 23.44 , 23.45 , 23.47A , and 23.48 , a proposed development that meets the requirements of Section 23.40.092 may meet the applicable alternative development standards of Sections 23.40.094 through 23.40.097 . A determination by the Director that development meets the alternative development standards of Section 23.40.094 through 23.40.097 is a Type I decision. B. Split-zoned lots 1. On lots located in two or more zones, the FAR limit for the entire lot shall be the highest FAR limit of all zones in which the lot is located, provided that at least 51 percent of the total lot area is in the zone with the highest FAR limit. 2. On lots located in two or more zones, the height limit for the entire lot shall be the highest height limit of all zones in which the lot is located, provided that at least 51 percent of the total lot area is in the zone with the highest height limit. 3. For the purposes of Sections 23.40.090 through 23.40.097 , the calculation of the percentage of a lot or lots located in two or more zones may include lots that abut and are in the same ownership at the time of the permit application. C. Eligible projects are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 23.41 and Section 23.54.015 . D. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 25.11.070 , no Tier 2 trees may be removed for development on sites in neighborhood residential zones located in environmental justice priority areas identified by the Director's rule promulgated pursuant to this ordinance. E. Gross floor area for enclosed or covered motor vehicle parking for moderate-income units provided to meet the requirements of subsection 23.40.092.B.5 is exempt from otherwise applicable FAR limits. (Ord. 127308 , § 2, 2026.)