In a question for Section 4, it states in one of your answers that building proximity to lot line does NOT impact height. This is surely not true.
There are several instances where if the building is set back from the lot line, like giving space for a public plaza, you can get additional height. The Quality Housing program in NYC does just this as a form of incentive zoning. I’m not clear this should marked wrong. While occupancy, construction type and and fire protection also impact height, so does the positioning of the building
Thanks for your question @avatarlucas! You are certainly correct in that building proximity to the property line may impact height in certain jurisdictions per specific zoning codes. However, the question here asks about the building code specifically. Per IBC Chapter 5, the three components (specific building code sections) that determine the maximum allowable area and height include occupancy classification, fire protection, and construction type.
It can be tricky to disregard practical experience or real-life scenarios when approaching ARE questions. However, it’s important to pay attention to key words/phrases in the prompt and not let outside factors or assumptions cloud your answers.
Hope this helps!
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