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b. At least 80% of each upper story shall have an interior clear height (floor to ceiling) of at least nine feet. 4. Height, Generally. Opportunities for unique architecture and signature buildings exist at intersections designated as Activity Nodes by the adopted Downtown Master Plan. Taller buildings increase the density and activity of the space and corner buildings located at activity nodes should be taller than adjacent mid-block buildings. (e) Residential Densities. Redevelopment and new development projects that include residential dwelling units, other than single family detached subdivisions, shall be developed in accordance with the following density limit ranges: (i) T3: Not applicable. (ii) T4: 8-12 dwelling units per acre (iii) T5: 18-24 dwelling units per acre (iv) T6: 60-96 dwelling units per acre (v) SD: Not applicable. Section 40-56.4. Administrative Deviations (a) Authority. During the site plan review process, the Planning Director is authorized to approve limited administrative deviations to certain provisions of this Code, where, owing to special conditions, strict enforcement would be physically impractical. This optional process occurs only where the applicant requests an administration deviation to a standard as specified below. (b) Permitted Deviations. The Planning Director will review the request in light of the intent of the applicable transect requirements. The Planning Director is authorized to approve an administrative deviation for the following standards: (1) Height. (i) Minimum and maximum story heights - up to 10% for anyone story, limit of 5% for any cumulative increase or decrease in building height. (ii) Street wall/fence requirements - up to 10%. (iii) Finished floor elevation - up to 5%. (2) Siting. (i) Required Building line - increase of up to 6 inches (from the specified 20 inches to 26 inches in width). (ii) Required building line minimum percentage built-to - reduction of up to five percent of required length.