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Why in question 1, given a Type 2-B with sprinkler, would allow this building to be unlimited height per zoning, and not 60 ft per IBC table 504.3 R/sprinklered system to be determined?
First.. answer explanations for Type IV-B and Type IV-A refers to type I-B. Probably needs correction.
Secondly, if 3,000 sf is for amenities, this square footage is less than 10% of 200,000 gross total (@1.5%) Why is A-3 considered in this question? Should this not be accessory use to B or R-2? Nothing in the scenario indicates that this is open to the public. Then the coffee shop no sqft is given either, A-2 could become B if less than 50 occupants.
DC-15 is not stated a single time in the parcel data, the zoning is described as UR, and the future land use is DC - Downtown Core. Please describe the way to determine the intensity of the zone.
On the upper right there is a ‘Layers’ tab, and in there you will find on the left side a box to show ‘Zoning’ overlays. Again this shouldn’t be something so difficult to find on an exam, but is good practice for what we can expect to navigate in the real-world.
@kinney.bresheena This is a great question! And thanks for jumping in @adamb with the helpful tip.
I just reviewed the parcel map and it turns out that the zoning information has changed on 3 of these lots since this Real-World Practice exercise was created. All 4 lots used to be classified as DC-15 zoning (which can be seen using both the ‘Zoning’ overlay that @adamb pointed out, as well as the ‘Parcel Data’ information on the left panel. However, I’m seeing now that only 1 lot (920 Central St) is DC-15, while the other 3 lots are actually now UR.
I’m not sure when this changed, but I will go ahead and adjust the references and questions so that they are accurately coordinated. I’m so sorry about the confusion. It’s a great example of real-world application and how things are constantly. changing! I really appreciate you pointing this out @kinney.bresheena!
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
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I noticed the change after following the instructions from the previous post. I understand that real-life references are liable to change. Thank you for the official response.
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