Special Height and Setback Regulations
The underlying height and setback provisions are modified by the provisions of this Section.
Pursuant to Section 135-31 (Special Visual Corridor Requirements), required visual corridors shall be considered streets. Such visual corridors shall be considered wide streets for the purposes of applying the height and setback regulations of this Section.
(a) Base heights and maximum building heights
The table below sets forth the minimum and maximum base height, the maximum transition height, where applicable, the maximum height of a building or other structure and the maximum number of stories for buildings in the Special Bay Street Corridor District.
In all subdistricts, a setback is required for all portions of buildings or other structures that exceed the maximum base height specified for the subdistrict, and shall be provided in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Section.
In Subdistrict A and Subarea B1, any portion of a building or other structure located above the maximum transition height, and in Subarea B2 and Subdistrict C, any portion of a building or other structure located above the maximum base height, shall be subject to the maximum street wall width restrictions set forth in paragraph (c) of this Section.
MAXIMUM BASE HEIGHTS AND MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS
|
Subdistrict or Subarea, as applicable |
Minimum Base Height (in feet) |
Maximum Base Height (in feet) |
Maximum Transition Height (in feet) |
Maximum Height of Buildings or Other Structures in Certain Locations (in feet) |
Maximum Number of Stories |
|
A |
40 |
65 |
85 |
125 |
12 |
|
B1 |
40 |
65 |
85 |
125 |
12 |
|
B2 |
40 |
65 |
N/A |
125 |
12 |
|
C |
40 |
65 |
N/A |
85 |
8 |
|
D1 |
40 |
65 |
N/A |
75 |
7 |
|
D2 |
40 |
65 |
N/A |
65 |
6 |
|
E |
30 |
45 |
N/A |
55 |
5 |
| F | 40 | 65 | N/A | 85 | 8 |
(b) Required setbacks
At a height not lower than the minimum base height or higher than the maximum base height specified for the subdistrict in the table in paragraph (a), a setback with a depth of at least 15 feet shall be provided from any street wall fronting on a narrow street, and a setback with a depth of at least 10 feet shall be provided from any street wall fronting on a wide street.
In addition, the underlying provisions of paragraphs (c)(2) through (c)(4) of Section 23-662 (Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations) shall apply to such setbacks.
(c) Maximum street wall width in Subdistricts A, B and C
In Subdistricts A, B and C, the maximum building height set forth in the table in paragraph (a) shall only be permitted within 100 feet of streets intersecting Bay Street. In addition, in Subdistrict A and Subarea B2, such maximum building height shall be permitted beyond 100 feet of streets intersecting Bay Street, provided that the maximum street wall width above the maximum base height does not exceed 100 feet.
In all such Subdistricts, at least 60 feet of separation shall exist between any portions of buildings located above such maximum transition height, or maximum base height, as applicable.
(d) Dormer provisions
The underlying dormer provisions of paragraph (c) of Section 23-623 (Permitted obstructions in certain districts) shall apply, except that no dormer shall be permitted above a height of 85 feet, or above the maximum height of the building or other structure permitted in paragraph (a) of this Section, whichever is less.
