1279.26 MIXED-USE BUILDING FACADE DESIGN.
   Facade Elements. All facades shall be designed with a base, body, and crown subject to the following: (See Figure 1279-2 Facade Elements)
   (a)   Base. The lowest portion of the facade, directly along the grade shall be differentiated from other portions of the facade as the base.
      (1)   The base shall be between 5% and 10% of the total facade height, except that the base may consist of the entire first story on buildings that are three stories or higher.
      (2)   The base shall be differentiated with either a change of materials, or a continuous horizontal architectural treatment.
   (b)   Crown. The portion of the facade immediately above the body shall be differentiated from other portions of the facade as the crown.
      (1)   The crown shall be between 3% and 5% of the total facade height, except that the crown may consist of the entre top story on buildings that are four stories tall.
      (2)   The crown shall be differentiated with either a change of materials or a continuous horizontal architecture treatment such as a cornice, line, parapet, or similar detail.
   (c)   Body. All portions of the facade that are not the base or the crown shall be considered the body.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)