PURPOSE

1. To provide a clear and flexible system for enabling the construction of new buildings and the expansion and modification of existing buildings.

APPLICABILITY

1. Applies to all buildings, including primary buildings (comprised of a main building mass and components) and accessory buildings (comprised of a main building mass and components).

MASSING COMPONENTS

Side Wing

Rear Addition

Extended Shopfront

Tower

Penthouse

Connector

ARCHITECHTURAL COMPONENTS

Arcade

Balcony

Bay Window

Canopy

Cross Gable

Cupola

Deck

Dormer Window

Gallery

Porch

Portico

Porte-Cochere

Roof Deck

Shed Dormer

Stoop

Turret

GENERAL STANDARDS

1. At least one component is required per primary building except on the mixed-use building and lined parking garage.

ENCROACHMENTS

1. Components may encroach their entire width and/or depth into all setbacks, unless specifically disallowed in Components.
2. Components may be allowed to encroach into the public right-of-way by special permit.

NONCONFORMING COMPONENTS

1. Routine repair and maintenance of nonconforming components is permitted.
2. Nonconforming components may be altered to eliminate or reduce a nonconformity or to create a conforming component that meets the standards of this Code.
3. The dimensions of a nonconforming component may be expanded within the allowed setbacks of the district and to the extent permitted by the assigned component type.
4. When a nonconforming component is destroyed and requires total replacement, the component must be rebuilt to meet with the standards of this Code.
5. When any portion of a nonconforming component is damaged and does not require a total reconstruction, it may be repaired and rebuilt to its previous condition.

FIRE ESCAPES

1. Fire escapes may be added to existing buildings when no other means of providing egress is possible or practical.
2. Exterior fire escapes may encroach upon all setbacks.
3. A fire escape may encroach upon a public right-of-way by special permit.