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Half stories are those where at least two exterior walls do not exceed 4 feet in height. Buildings with an upper level underneath the slope of the gabled roof would qualify as a half story if two of the four sides of the upper level–those not defined by the gable ends–are defined by walls less than 4 feet in height The height limit was based on observed patterns in Austin as well as courtyard massing studies for the intended cottage court scale.