The regulations now or hereafter adopted in Chapter 16R.02 of this code shall constitute the basic building standards of the city and shall apply to and govern the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, occupancy, and use of any building or structure within the city; except that such standards shall not apply to nor govern any of the following:
A. Structures located primarily within a public right of way;
B. Public utility power poles; and
C. Mechanical equipment not specifically regulated by such standards.
(Ord. 1646 §3 (part))