9607.1. - Height limitations in hillside areas.

On lots or parcels which fall under the provisions of 9652 et seq., the following height restrictions shall apply in addition to the height limits for the underlying district:

A.

For properties zoned residential or open space, where the average elevation of the rear lot line is above the average elevation of the front lot line, no building or structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet above the average finished grade of the rear yard setback line.

B.

For properties zoned residential or open space, where the average elevation of the rear lot line is below the average elevation of the front lot line, no building or structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet above the average elevation of the front lot line.

C.

For properties zoned commercial or business park, the maximum allowable building height limit is thirty-five (35) feet. However, the limit may be exceeded provided all of the following are true:

1.

The building is stepped into the hillside such that for every fifteen (15) feet of vertical building height, the building is setback at least fifteen (15) feet horizontally;

2.

The overall building height does not exceed thirty (30) feet above the average natural grade below the building or, where a graded pad already exists, thirty (30) feet above the average finished grade below the building; and

3.

The number of stories of the building does not exceed three (3) stories, including the stepped up section.

(Ord. No. 99-293, § 1, 2-10-99)

DIVISION 8. - EXISTING BUILDINGS