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Heights in Buffer Areas: Buildings abutting the river, wetlands, a T(Two-Family), or S-6 zoning district shall incorporate setbacks, step backs and/or reduced heights to mitigate potential negative impacts upon these districts and environmentally sensitive areas, as required within § 5.16.d(10). A sectional drawing indicating the relationship between the development proposal and the adjoining context is required. (F) Provisions for Increased Height: The maximum allowable height may be increased up to 66 feet/6 stories with a 15 foot stepback from the buildings front facade by Special Permit for achieving development incentive credits in accordance with § 5.16(h). (7) Building Coverage: (A) Maximum total building coverage: 50% with a maximum of 60% allowed by Special Permit in accordance with § 5.16(h). (B) Maximum footprint (per floor) for a single tenant for retail or restaurant use. • 12,000 square feet • Up to 40,000 square feet with Special Permit • No limitations on square feet for non-retail commercial uses (8) Maximum Impervious Surface: 80%. (9) Minimum Open Space: All new development shall have at least 20% of the total site area devoted to Open Space and 25% of the required open space must be publicly accessible; required setbacks shall be considered as part of the total area for Open Space. The required Open Space shall not be used for parking, loading, or roadway purposes and shall be open and unobstructed to the sky; items such as benches, walkways, planters, landscaping, swimming pools, kiosks, gazebos, and similar structures shall not be considered as obstructions. Opportunities should be sought that bring together the open space requirements of adjoining properties in order to foster a more coherent and continuous landscape network. (10) Setbacks: (A) Build-to-Line Setback. • Build-to-line setback shall be 10 feet from street facing property lines for commercial uses as described in § 5.16 (b). Setbacks may be increased as specified below for purposes of amenities such as a plaza, square, courtyard, recessed entrance, or outdoor dining, but not intended for automobile use. A minimum setback of 15 feet shall apply to sites with residential only uses and/or all portions of buildings not located over commercial space. In the case of multiple buildings on one lot, at least one building shall comply with the required build-to-line, but in no instance shall buildings span less than a minimum of 25% of the lot frontage at the determined build-to-line.