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(b) Maximum Floor Area Ratios (F.A.R.). The total F.A.R. of a Mixed Use project shall not exceed 0.5. In order to achieve the open space objectives of the GB District, mixed use projects shall conform with the following relationships, F.A.R., building height, and landscape lot - area. Minimum Maximum Minimum Landscape Building Height Project Lot Area In Stories F.A.R. 3 0.5 35% 2 0.4 35% 1 0.3 35% Proj. F.A.R. = F.A. Bldg. 1 + F.A. Bldg. Bldg. 2 + ...F.A. Bldg. n A Where: F.A. = Total Floor Area in Square Feet n = Total Number of Buildings A = Project Area in Square Feet b. Building Height and Setback. To accomplish the intensity and scale of development consistent with the defined purpose of the GB District, multi-story buildings will be • encouraged. (1) Building height will be regulated only as it affects the safety of occupants, compatibility with other uses and buildings, and other City and District • requirements. (2) The use of stepped building heights is encouraged to provide visual transition. This applies to both multi-building complexes and single buildings. (3) The location of buildings relative to their heights will consider views and relationship from within the GB District and from public and private areas off the site. (4) Minimum building setback requirements are 50 feet from all streets and exterior project property lines and 20 from all interior property lines, except that interior lot line setback requirements may be modified by the city in the project review process if specific conditions of the project plan justify modification. C. Landscaping. Appropriate and unified landscaping is essential to effectively meet the defined purpose of the GB District. (1) A landscape plan shall be submitted as required in Appendix A, Procedure Manual. (2) Special landscape enhancement of views from I-694 and I-35W will be required. V - 16 s