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3. Fractions.Any fractions shall be rounded down to the next whole number,except that when this computation results in a fraction which equals 0.5 or larger,the number is rounded up to the next whole number. For example,a calculation of 6.4 floors is rounded down to six floors,while a calculation of 6.5 floors is rounded up to seven floors.A residential building with two floors at 14 feet would be considered a three-floor building(2 x 1.4=2.8,or three floors). 19.22.070 Exceptions for Heights in Industrial Zones. In those areas zoned for industrial use, additional heights are sometimes necessary to accommodate industrial activities.The following provisions allow for additional heights above what is shown in Map 22-2. A. Industrial Zones along Waterfront For those areas zoned Industrial and waterward of the BNSF rail tracks,with access to the marine shorelines or the Snohomish River shown in Map 22-2 below,an additional two(2)floors may be approved with Review Process III after review of a viewshed analysis that demonstrates the following: 1. The increased height is necessary to support water dependent industrial activities on the property; 2. The increased height will not obstruct the view of a substantial number of residences for those areas adjoining the shoreline;and 3. The increased height will not cause adverse impact on views from adjoining public parks or public open spaces. B. Industrial Zones near Paine Field Aircraft manufacturing plants are permitted to have a building height of one hundred sixty(160)feet within the Paine Field Airport Compatibility Area. 19.22.080 Development Height Incentives Program. A. Purpose The intent of the development height incentives program established in this section is to allow additional building height in exchange for the developer's contribution to programs set forth in this section. B. Overview Maximum building heights for principal buildings are set forth in Map 22-1.Where Map 22-1 includes a range of maximum building heights(e.g.,five to eight floors),the lower number is referred to as the"base height maximum"and the higher number is referred to as the"incentive height maximum."A building may build to the base height maximum without application of the development height incentives program. In order to achieve the incentive height maximum,a development must comply with this section. C. How to Receive Additional Heights The maximum building height of a principal building may be increased to the incentive height maximum indicated in Map 22-1 when development meets one or more of the program options and requirements set forth in Table 22-5.These options permit an increase in floor heights as indicated and may be combined with more than one public benefit for additional floor heights, not to exceed the incentive height maximum indicated in Map 22-1. Table 22-5:Development Height Incentive Standards Benefit Provided Height Incentive Offered Housing 5:1 Affordable housing provided on or off site 5 sq.ft.additional floor area for each 1 sq. ft.of affordable housing Ch.19.22 Building and Structure Heights 7 City Council Action(11/04/2020)