(1) Any parts of the building facade over 60 feet high facing a public right-of-way and those portions of buildings facing R-9600, R-8400, R-7200, T or LDMR zoning must be stepped back at least 10 feet from the first floor facade.

(2) Facades of floors that are stepped back must be distinguished by a change in elements such as window design, railings, trellises, details, materials and/or color so that the result is a rich and organized combination of features that face the street. Balconies may extend into the step back areas.

(3) Buildings with pitched roofs must have a minimum slope of 4:12.

(4) An alternative step back may be approved under SCC 30.34A.180 provided the effect is that the upper floor(s) appears to recede from view. (Added by Amended Ord. 09-079, May 12, 2010, Eff date May 29, 2010).