(A) Height limitations. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no building or structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged or reconstructed to exceed the height limits established for the district where the building is located, as follows:
Zone Stories Maximum Height
R-1, R-2, R-3 2 25
A, C-1, C-2 2.5 50
C-3, I-1, I-2 3 75
(B) Exceptions.
(1) In the zones limiting height to two stories not to exceed 25 feet, any permitted structure may be increased in height to three stories, not to exceed 50 feet, provided the required side yards are increased an additional one foot for every three feet the structure exceeds 25 feet.
(2) On through lots 150 feet or less in depth, the height of a building may be measured from the adjoining curb level on either street.
(3) On through lots more than 150 feet in depth, the height regulations and basis of height measurements for the street permitting the greater height shall apply to a depth of not more than 150 feet from that street.
(4) Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, fire or parapet walls, skylights, television aerials, steeples, roof signs, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, water tanks, grain elevators, barns, silos, gas containers, material hoppers, or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed; but no penthouse or roof structure or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space for residential, business or industrial use.
(Ord. 466, § 2-11-3, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999