23.49.164

A. Width and depth limits 1. Except as provided in subsections 23.49.164.B, 23.49.164.C, and 23.49.164.D, a maximum width and depth for any portion of a structure above 65 feet in height is established in Table A for 23.49.164. The maximum applies to the width and depth of portions of structures as measured parallel to any street lot line. 2. Any portion of a structure above 65 feet in height shall be separated horizontally by at least 20 feet at all points from any other portion of a structure on the lot above 65 feet in height. Table A for 23.49.164 Maximum width and depth by lot size Height of portion of structure (in feet) 0—19,000 square feet Greater than 19,000 square feet Greater than 65 up to 145 90 feet on avenues 120 feet on east/west streets 120 feet Greater than 145 Not applicable 100 feet B. In a DMR/R 95/65 zone, width of portions of structures above a height of 65 feet is not limited. C. Housing option 1. On lots with low-income housing, the width above a height of 65 feet of portions of structures that are located less than 20 feet from a street lot line shall not exceed 120 feet per block front. This maximum applies to the width as measured parallel to the street lot line. Portions of structures, measured parallel to the street lot line, that are located 20 feet or more from the street lot line, have no maximum limit. 2. If the housing option is used, no portions of the structure may be located in the area within 20 feet of the intersection of street lot lines between heights of 65 feet and 145 feet. 3. If the housing option is used, each story in portions of structures between heights of 65 feet and 145 feet shall have a maximum gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or the lot coverage limitation, whichever is less. The 25,000 square foot limit shall apply separately to portions of the same structure that are not connected above 65 feet. D. Facade width limits and separation requirements in South Downtown. On a lot in a DMR/C zone in South Downtown, the following standards apply: 1. For the portion of a structure 75 feet in height or less, the maximum width of a street-facing facade is 250 feet. 2. For the portion of a structure above 75 feet in height, the maximum width of a street-facing facade is 120 feet. 3. At all levels above 75 feet in height, separate structures on a lot and separate portions of the same structure must be separated at all points by a minimum horizontal distance of 20 feet, or as specified in subsections 23.49.164.D.4 and 23.49.164.D.5 for structures separated by a mid-block corridor. 4. At all levels above 45 feet and up to 95 feet in height, structures separated by a mid-block corridor must be separated at all points by a minimum horizontal distance of 45 feet, unless subsection 23.49.164.D.6 applies. 5. At all levels above 95 feet in height, structures separated by a mid-block corridor must be separated at all points by a minimum horizontal distance of 55 feet, unless subsection 23.49.164.D.6 applies. 6. If a mid-block corridor abuts a side lot line that is not a street lot line, at all levels above 45 feet structures on that lot must set back from that side lot line at all points by a minimum horizontal distance of 45 feet. 7. Waiver or modification of requirements, limits, and standards. For developments in the International Special Review District, the Director may waive or modify the requirements, limits, and standards referred to in subsection 23.49.164.D.2 and 23.49.164.D.3 as a Type I decision if, upon consultation with the Director of Neighborhoods and Director of Housing, the Director determines that waiving or modifying a requirement, limit, or standard will facilitate development of low-income housing and better meet the goals and objectives of Section 23.66.302 . (Ord. 126855 , § 36, 2023; Ord. 125603 , § 51, 2018; Ord. 125371 , § 12, 2017; Ord. 125291 , § 26, 2017; Ord. 125272 , § 43, 2017; Ord. 123589, § 33, 2011; Ord. 122054, § 68, 2006; Ord. 114079, § 2, 1988; Ord. 113279, § 20, 1987; Ord. 112519, § 27, 1985; Ord. 112303, § 3, 1985.)