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o articulation of the building's top, middle, and bottom; change of roofline <br /> o parking areas <br /> • On Colby Avenue, creating the appearance of stepping back tower floors <br /> • Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) bonuses are available for developments that incorporate public <br /> open space, distinctive building geometry: <br /> o unique rooftop features such as a dome, spire, or pyramid; terraced upper floors <br /> o public benefit uses <br /> o retention of historical structures; <br /> o below-grade parking <br /> o works of art or water features <br /> o LEED certification <br /> o protection of historic properties <br /> • Supplemental sign standards, including prohibition on back-lit canned signs and free- <br /> standing signs, encouraging neon or externally lit signs, and creating a special sign <br /> district for Hewitt Avenue <br /> 14.2 Mitigation Measures <br /> Built into the B-3 Zoning District standards is a tiered program for building heights. In general, <br /> the tallest buildings will be located on the Colby Ridge with gradually shorter buildings allowed <br /> as one moves west toward the waterfront. This tiered program provides for the preservation <br /> of views in upper stories. <br /> Impacts to western views from lower stories will be unavoidably impacted. <br /> The B-3 Zoning District contains a variety of design elements intended to improve the quality of <br /> the urban and pedestrian experience. <br /> Improved enforcement of building maintenance regulations would enhance the aesthetics of <br /> existing buildings that are not properly maintained. <br /> 34 <br />