Tuscani01
Senior Member
Limiting just the height of the new building out of spite isn't a good idea. You either limit the entire design of the building to what was there before and thus mandate it to be rebuilt or nothing.
The city doesn't have any control over design. If the project meets zoning requirements and configures to the OP then the city has no choice but to give them approval. The only thing the city can really do is limit the height of the building, but that would also not be allowed since the property owner purchased the building before the amendment. He/She would have the right to appeal any changes and most likely win.
If the site is not zoned for a 20 storey tower at the moment though, the city does not need to approve the project... but why wouldn't they? Its money in the bank.
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