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Purrington, Teresa
From:Codron, Michael
Sent:Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:52 PM
To:Johnson, Derek; Stanwyck, Shelly
Cc:Dietrick, Christine; Corey, Tyler; Cohen, Rachel
Subject:Building Height for Parking Structures
Mayor and Council,
I was asked to share the specific provisions related to building height for parking structures and mechanical
equipment.
For parking structures, the Zoning Regulations (Section 17.86.200, Parking as a Primary Use) states, “Where
parking as a primary use is permitted in compliance with Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone … discretionary
permit approval may include deviations from otherwise applicable development standards.” This can include
overall building height, including stairwells and other building features. This is the code provision that has
allowed for the other parking structures downtown to be taller than 50 feet, as well.
Also for your reference, CAR Packet Page 114, Paragraph 3 discusses allowance for “deviations to
development standards” such as height as being allowed for parking structures.
With respect to mechanical equipment, the City’s Zoning Regulations Section 17.70.080(C)2 states
“Projections. Components of solar energy systems, chimneys, elevator towers, screening for mechanical
equipment that is not integral with building parapets, vents, antennas, and steeples shall extend not more than
10 feet above the maximum building height.”
Thank you! -Michael
BCC: City Council
Michael Codron
Director of Community Development
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E mcodron@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
slocity.org
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