All structures shall meet the following standards relating to height.
A. Maximum Building Height. The height of structures shall not exceed the standard established by the applicable zoning district in Division IV. Maximum height shall be measured as the vertical distance from finished grade to an imaginary plane located the allowed number of feet above and parallel to the finished grade on sites outside of the Foothill Development overlay zone. For sites within the Foothill Development overlay zone, refer to Section 19.52.100 (Foothill Development overlay zone).
(Ord. 2435 §33, Ord. 2440 §39, Ord. 2519 §22)
B. Detached Accessory Structures. A detached accessory structure shall not exceed 15 feet in height. Additional height, up to a maximum of 10 feet, may be authorized with a use permit if architecturally consistent with the main structure.
C. Detached Garage. A detached garage or carport shall not exceed 15 feet in height. Except:
1. A height of 25 feet is allowed for garages with an ADU above; and
2. A height of 25 feet may be allowed for garages without an ADU above if the additional height is architecturally consistent with the main structure and has a minimum setback distance of 10 feet from any property line.
D. Structures on Sloping Parcels. Where the average slope of a parcel is greater than a 1-foot rise or fall in 7 feet of distance from the street elevation at the property line, one story shall be allowed on the downhill side of any structure in addition to the height allowed by the applicable zoning district; provided that the height of the structure shall not be increased above the limit established by the zoning district, measured from the finished street grade to the top of the roof.
E. Exceptions to Height Limits. The height limits of these Regulations shall not apply to the following:
1. Elevator Penthouses and Lofts. Elevator penthouses and similar structures, up to a maximum of 15 feet above the allowed structure height. The total square footage of all structures above the heights allowed in the zoning districts shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total roof area of the structure.
2. Outdoor Theater Screens. Outdoor, drive-in theater screens, provided the screen contains no advertising material.
3. Parapet Walls. Parapet walls extending not more than 6 feet above the height limit of the structure.
4. Public Assembly. The maximum height for places of public assembly, including churches, schools and other allowed public and semi-public structures, may exceed the height allowed in the zoning district, subject to the approval of a use permit, provided the area of assembly is located on the first floor of the structure. For each 1 foot by which the height of the structure exceeds the maximum height, the side and rear yards shall be increased in width and/or depth by an additional foot over the side and rear yards required for the highest structure allowed in the zoning district;
5. Single-Family Dwellings in RS and R1 Districts. The height of a single-family dwelling in the RS and R1 zoning districts may be increased up to an additional 5 feet when two side yards are provided, each having a minimum width of 15 feet.
6. Spires, Towers, Water Tanks and Renewable Energy Devices. Belfries; chimneys; cupolas; domes; flag poles; gables; monuments; spires; towers, including hose, utility, and water; water tanks; similar structures; and renewable energy devices and necessary mechanical appurtenances may exceed the height limit established for the applicable zoning district, subject to the approval of an administrative use permit, in compliance with Chapter 19.25, or subject to architectural review, in compliance with Chapter 19.18.
7. Telecommunications Facilities. Telecommunication facilities, including antennae, towers, and necessary mechanical appurtenances, may be authorized to exceed the height limit established for the applicable zoning district, subject to the approval of a use permit, in compliance with Chapter 19.24.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223; Ord. 2243, Ord. 2427 §44, Ord. 2435 §33, Ord. 2494 §35, Ord. 2519 §22, Ord. 2580 §14)