22.140.520.H.5.e.i

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• Maximum window sill heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.24 in

  To count towards this transparency requirement, the ground floor window or door opening shall have a maximum sill height of 24 inches above grade and a minimum head height of 6 feet 8 inches above grade.

• Minimum ground floor transparencyGround-floor transparencyThe share of a ground-floor street wall that must be windows rather than blank surface. (residential)30 pct

  Buildings with residential uses at the ground floor shall have a minimum transparency of 30 percent along the ground level façade facing a street or internal courtyard.

• Minimum ground floor transparencyGround-floor transparencyThe share of a ground-floor street wall that must be windows rather than blank surface. (mixed use)50 pct

  Buildings with retail, restaurants, or other commercial uses at the ground floor shall have a minimum transparency of 50 percent along the ground level façade facing a street or internal courtyard.

• Minimum ground floor transparencyGround-floor transparencyThe share of a ground-floor street wall that must be windows rather than blank surface. (noise reduced)10 pct

  However, if these buildings have frontage on a primary or secondary highway that has average noise levels above 65 dB as measured at the front property line, the minimum percentage of wall area along that frontage devoted to windows may be reduced to 10 percent, if the building includes an internal courtyard to provide light and air into spaces fronting the street.

• Minimum window head heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.80 in

  To count towards this transparency requirement, the ground floor window or door opening shall have a maximum sill height of 24 inches above grade and a minimum head height of 6 feet 8 inches above grade.