Building height measurement
Summary
The board endorsed measuring building height — for steep roofs (over 12:12 pitch) — to the midpoint between the ridge and the eave, closing a loophole where steep roofs could hide extra floors. Board Member Yee worried the rule penalizes pitched-roof designs by costing usable ceiling height.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors who want to prevent steep-roofed buildings from sneaking in extra usable floors.
Builders of pitched-roof homes, who may lose a foot or two of usable upper-story height under the midpoint rule.
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