In the Northern Subdistrict, the underlying bulk regulations shall apply, as superseded, modified, or supplemented by this Section, inclusive. The bulk regulations of a C1 District mapped within an R3-2 District shall apply to all commercial uses.

In the Southern Subdistrict, the underlying bulk regulations shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the provisions of this Section, inclusive, shall apply. All heights within the Southern Subdistrict shall be measured from the base plane, except as otherwise provided for by the provisions of Article VI, Chapter 4 (Regulations Applying in Special Flood Hazard Areas).

For the purposes of applying the regulations of this Section, inclusive, to the esplanade, the open area required by paragraph (d) of Section 134-44 shall be considered part of the esplanade.