§ 12-904. Protection of public right-of-way view corridors.

(a) W-1 Overlay Subdistrict.

(1) No development may block the view of the waterfront from any public street that extends to the waterfront or that terminates before reaching the waterfront but adjoins the boundaries of this subdistrict. These view corridors must be of the same width as the adjoining public street, and continue to the waterfront as a straight line extension of the adjoining street. This extension may be modified with approval of a view corridor modification by the Director of Planning.

(2) Building projections into any view corridor may not exceed more than 10% of the width of the corridor and are allowed only on those corridors that are at least 30 feet wide. These projections may encompass up to a maximum of 20% of the building facade fronting the corridor.

(3) Landscaping, exterior lighting, or other public amenities may be located within the view corridor to maximize public view to the water.

(4) Parking is permitted within a view corridor as long as public access areas are maintained and not encroached upon.

(b) W-2 Overlay Subdistrict.

(1) View corridors must:

(i) connect existing parks, open-space areas, and new development centers to the waterfront;

(ii) be located no more than 300 feet apart from one another; and

(iii) be at least 60 feet wide.

(2) Landscaping, exterior lighting, or other public amenities may be located within the view corridor to maximize public view of the water.

(3) Parking is permitted within a view corridor, as long as public access areas are maintained and not encroached upon.