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(grade being the average height above MSL of the Collins Avenue sidewalk at the property line). To preserve ocean view corridors for sites west of Collins Avenue, for structures higher than six (6) feet above grade, there shall be a three (3) foot setback for each two (2) feet of building height up to a maximum setback of twenty (20) feet. (4) Minimum separation between buildings: To preserve ocean views for properties west of Collins Avenue, primary use buildings exceeding two stories or twenty (20) feet in height above grade on the same site shall be separated by a minimum of one hundred (100) feet as measured parallel to Collins Avenue. Cantilevers and open porches may project from the building wall into the required building separation not more than six (6) feet and unenclosed stairways may project from the building wall into the required building separation not more than ten (10) feet. Stairways, when located in the required open space (court), shall be supported by the necessary columns only; support by a wall is strictly prohibited unless the wall is of the primary structure is cantilevered. For the purposes of this section, separate buildings or towers located on top of the same parking structure shall be considered separate buildings and shall have the required building separations. The minimum separation may be reduced by the City Manager not more than twenty-five (25) percent upon a written finding by the G#y Manager Comnnmitv PlamHIlg aRd De'leloPffieflt Zoning Director that opposing building walls of the adiacent buildings are offset. angled or have minimal window openings such that residential views from within the towers are not adversely impacted by proximate and direct facing relationships of the buildings. Page 16 of36 02001- 2nd Rdg MU-R District 5/30/01 - 9:51 AM