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r (1) Exceptions to the general height restrictions for commercial structures stated in Table 9.2170 Commercial Zone Development Standards are contained in: (a) EC 9.6715 Height Limitation Areas. (b) EC 9.6720 Heiaht Exemptions for Roof Structures and Architectural Features (2) Subject to the limitations in subsection (1) of this section, in the G2, G3, or C- 4 zones, no portion of a building located within 50 feet of a residential zone shall exceed the maximum building height permitted in the abutting residential zone. (3) Subject to the limitations in subsection (1) of this section, the maximum permitted building height for main or accessory buildings in the GO zone shall not exceed 35 feet in height within 50 feet of an abutting AG, R -1, or R -2 zone. Otherwise, main and accessory building height maximums shall not exceed 50 feet. (4) Exceptions to the general minimum front and interior yard setback requirements stated in Table 9.2170 Commercial Zone Development Standards are contained in: (a) EC 9.6745 Setbacks - Intrusions Permitted. (b) EC 9.6750 Special Setback Standards. (5) In addition to the maximum front yard setbacks stated in Table 9.2170 Commercial Zone Development Standards, new buildings, and the portion of the development site specifically affected by the new building are subject to the requirements of this subsection. (See Figure 9.2171(5) Maximum Front Yard Setbacks, Building Orientation, and Entrances.) (a) In G1, at least 80% of all street facing facades of the building must be within the specified maximum front yard setback. (b) In C -2 and C -3, a minimum of 25% of all street facing facades must be within the specified maximum front yard setback, or, orientation to an internal private way is permitted in compliance with EC 9.2170(10)(d). (c) Vehicular parking and circulation is not permitted in between the street and the portion of the building that is used to comply with this subsection. (d) Buildings fronting on a street must provide a main entrance facing the street on any facade of the building within the front yard setback. Amain entrance is a principal entrance through which people enter the building. A building may have more than one main entrance. Buildings having frontage on more than one street shall provide at least one main entrance oriented to a street. (e) The land between the portion of a building complying with EC 9.2171(5)(a) or (b) and a street must be landscaped or paved with a hard surface for use by pedestrians. If a hard surface is provided, the area must contain at least the equivalent of 1 pedestrian amenity for every 200 square feet of hard surface. The use of porous materials for hard surfacing is encouraged. Residential developments are exempt from this subsection. Ordinance - 59