There is hereby established the Height Limit Overlay Zone (H) in order to provide an overlay zone within the C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, and M-2 use zones wherein a waiver of the maximum height limits of such zones may be granted under the conditions set forth in Article 33 of this chapter.
Property designated in the Height Limit Overlay Zone (H) may be considered for building heights of up to seventy-five (75’) feet. The purpose of the Height Limit Overlay Zone (H) is to designate those locations of the City in which high-rise structures (defined as buildings over thirty-five (35’) feet in height) may be developed in a manner compatible with adjacent land uses, circulation and utility systems. and the visual character of the area. The requirements of the underlying C or M Zone shall apply to property in the Height Limit Overlay Zone (H), except as modified by the requirements of Article 33 of this chapter. Rezoning to the Height Limit Overlay Zone (H) shall be in the manner set forth in Article 29 of this chapter.
(§ X, Ord. 495-NS, eff. October 10, 1974)