(a) The relationship of a building's height to its apparent width is a major contributing factor to the overall character of the HHD.
(b) Building height. The height of all buildings in the HHD shall meet the following standards:
(1) The minimum building height for all buildings shall be two stories for the front facade along Vine Street or on any interior street (existing or proposed). All other buildings shall have the appearance of a minimum of two stories.
(2) The maximum height of primary facades shall not exceed 45 feet as measured from the grade line to the gutter on buildings fronting on Vine Street or on any interior street (existing or proposed).
(3) Additional stories or height are permissible for the rear or side facades or buildings not directly facing onto Vine Street when lower grade lines allow.
(4) A building's vertical and horizontal dimensions shall be in proportion to one another without over-emphasis of either dimension. Horizontally long buildings shall be visually broken up through the use of recesses or setback variations, to cause the facade to appear as a series of proportionally correct masses. The building's articulation should help establish a human scale and provide visual rhythms and interest.
(Ord. 32-2011. Passed 6-2-11.)