In each commercial district, the height of each building and the number of stories shall not exceed the maximum limits stated below:
District Ft./Stories
CO 90/6
CTC 70/4
CG 90/6
CR 25/2-1/2
CI 90/6
LI 90/6
GI 90/6
Within each of the above districts, with the exception of the CR district, building heights may be permitted in excess of the maximum listed, subject to approval of a conditional use permit. In granting a conditional use permit for additional building height, the planning commission shall determine that all of the following conditions have been met:
A. Required building and/or parking setbacks along street frontages have been increased by at least fifty percent and have been fully landscaped and irrigated;
B. Parking has been provided within a subterranean facility or a multilevel parking structure;
C. On-site public use amenities have been provided, such as public restaurant(s), outdoor courtyards or plaza areas which will serve to attract employees as well as passers-by;
Exceptions: Rooftop appurtenances such as air conditioning equipment, sky lights, elevator shafts, etc., shall not be considered as contributing to building height, but must be completely screened from public view.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))