19.22.100 Modification of building heights.
A. General. An applicant may propose and the planning director, using the Review Process II described in EMC Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures, may allow an applicant to deviate from the building height standards, provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria of this section. In evaluating such a proposal, the planning director, using the criteria in subsection (C) of this section, shall determine if the alternative design or plan provides superior results to that which would be required by compliance with the development standards of this chapter.
B. Building Height Standards That Can Be Modified.
1. The following development standards in this chapter can be modified:
a. Minimum building heights;
b. How heights are measured; provided, however, that a view analysis is required if visible from adjoining properties;
2. The following development standards cannot be modified:
a. Maximum building heights (Table 22-1);
b. Maximum accessory residential building and accessory dwelling unit building heights (Table 22-2).
C. Evaluation Criteria for Modification. See EMC 15.03.060. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(K) (Exh. 3), 2020.)