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Section 850.22 - Building Height Overlay District

Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish maximum building height regulations in order to minimize the visual impact of tall buildings built within established neighborhoods in and around commercial and industrial neighborhoods.

Subd. 2. Boundaries. The official boundaries for each Height Overlay District are established on Appendix A of the City’s Official Zoning Map.

Subd. 3. Maximum Building Heights. The following maximum building heights are required within each of the following Height Overlay Districts:

HOD-1 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 1 story or 20 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-2 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 2 stories or 24 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-3 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 3 stories or 36 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-4 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 4 stories or 48 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-8 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 8 stories or 96 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-9 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 9 stories or 108 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-10 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 10 stories or 120 feet, whichever is less.

HOD-12 Building height shall be determined by required setbacks, but shall not exceed 12 stories or 144 feet, whichever is less.

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