§ 5.2607. Freestanding ornamental monument height.

A.

Purpose. Building height may be amended to encourage creativity and enhancement of the built environment through the inclusion of a freestanding ornamental monument.

B.

Maximum height: subject to City Council approval.

C.

Additional development standards and requirements.

1.

The monument shall be accessible by pedestrians.

2.

The monument shall not include signs.

3.

The portion of the monument above sixty (60) feet in building height shall not include habitable space.

4.

The monument shall be integrated with the Development Plan components including but not limited to the Development Program, Conceptual Open Space Plan, Transitions Plan, Parking Plan, and Special Impacts Analysis (Lighting Program, View and Shading Analysis).

D.

Process.

1.

Before the first Planning Commission hearing on a freestanding ornamental monument height, the Development Review Board shall make a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the proposal based on the following criteria.

a.

The height and location of the monument shall relate to the context and character of the site and surrounding area and not be intrusive.

b.

The monument shall respond to Scottsdale's history and location within the Sonoran Desert environment.

c.

The monument shall be designed as a focal point for the Development Plan project area.

d.

The monument is a signature piece that serves as a community amenity by contributing to the experience of place, offering a visual amenity, exhibiting relationships to the community's cultural or historical heritage and environmental location, or that adds to the city's quality of life for residents and visitors.

2.

The Planning Commission shall consider the Development Review Board recommendation. The City Council shall consider the Development Review Board recommendation and Planning Commission recommendation.

(Ord. No. 4124, § 1(Res. No. 9599, Exh. A, § 2), 1-14-14)