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Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are shown in &tf.il4eel;l-t: (deletions) and italics (additions). ~ Article 5. new Section 2-537 Dayliqht Plane 2-537 Daylight Planes in R Districts Daylight Planes are intended to provide for light and air, and to limit the impacts of bulk and mass on adjacent properties. "Daylight Plane" means a height limitation that, when combined with the maximum height limit, defines the building envelope within which all new structures or additions must be contained. The daylight plane may further limit the height or horizontal extent of the building at any specific point where the daylight plane is more restrictive than the height limit applicable at such point on the site. The daylight plane shall be measured separately for each building on a lot, and separately for each side of each building. A. Aoolicability. Daylight planes are established for lots zoned RS, RS-40, RS-VP, RO, RD. B. Dayliqht Plane. A daylight plane shall begin at a horizontal line 19 feet, 6 inches above the grade of each side setback line of each lot and shall slope inwards at a 45 degree angle. (Please refer to Residential Daylight Plane illustration). No portion of the structure shall intrude beyond the daylight plane except as provided for in Section 4-1654 Building Projections into Yards and Courts. C. Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted with administrative approval by the Zoning Enforcement Official (per Section 5-574, as amended). Outside , /,"o! Building ", Envelope '..... ..~ -.......... ...'....... "" 45()" : ("', : 0-'-- __"+ Inside Building i Envelopll i 1 g' 6" i ~~roperty Line , , ~ Required Setback from Property Line Residential Daylight Plane Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 2006