A. Building heights in excess of those standards contained in the district provisions may be allowed through a conditional use permit; provided, that:
1. The site is capable of accommodating the increased intensity of use.
2. The increased intensity of use does not cause an increase in traffic volume beyond the capacity of the surrounding streets.
3. Public utilities and services are adequate.
4. For each additional story over three (3) stories or for each additional ten feet (10') above forty feet (40'), front and side yard setback requirements shall be increased by five percent (5%).
5. The provisions of subsection 400.2F of this ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met.
B. The building height limits established for districts shall not apply to the following:
1. Belfries.
2. Chimneys or flues.
3. Church spires.
4. Cooling towers.
5. Cupolas and domes which do not contain usable floor space.
6. Elevator penthouses.
7. Flagpoles.
8. Monuments.
9. Parapet walls extending not more than three feet (3') above the limiting height of the building.
10. Poles, towers and other structures for essential services.
11. Necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances.
12. Farm buildings.
13. Wind energy conversion system towers as regulated by chapter 2400 of this ordinance.
14. Antennas and antenna support structures as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.
C. No excluded roof equipment or structural element extending beyond the limited height of a building may occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the area of such roof nor exceed ten feet (10') unless otherwise noted. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 1997-2, 6-3-1997)