Tower setbacks on narrow blocks
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In the districts indicated, if a zoning lot is bounded by at least three street lines, and any two of the street lines are opposite to each other and parallel or within 45 degrees of being parallel to each other, and their average distance apart is 150 feet or less, the minimum distance a tower is required to be set back from such opposite street lines under the provisions of Section 33-455 (Alternate regulations for towers on lots bounded by two or more streets) or Section 33-456 (Alternate setback regulations on lots bounded by two or more streets), is reduced in accordance with the following table:
TOWER SETBACKS ON NARROW BLOCKS
Reduction of Required Tower Setback | Minimum Setback for Tower Built under Provisions of this Section | |
On narrow street | 30 percent or 10 feet, whichever is less | 15 feet |
On wide street | 40 percent or 10 feet, whichever is less | 10 feet |
