A. Building Height:
1. Non-Hillside Overlay: Outside the HS-O district, the vertical distance measured from the average finished grade adjoining the building to the highest point of a gable, hipped, or gambrel roof. If a flat roof, height would be measured to the highest point of the building, excluding the parapet. The average elevation of the finished grade adjoining the building shall be the average of the exposed exterior elevations of all major corners of the building. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the average of the highest and lower height of any segment of the building.
2. Hillside Overlay: Inside the HS-O district, the vertical distance measured from the existing grade to the highest point of the roof as presented graphically in Section 7.2.610 (HS-O: Hillside Overlay).
B. Fence Height: Fence height is measured from the top of the fence, including fence poles, posts, and finials, to the existing grade on both sides of the fence, in accordance with the following:
1. If the height of the two (2) sides varies, then the larger of the two (2) measurements shall be used in determining the height of the fence.
2. Fences may be located adjacent to or on top of retaining walls so long as the height of the fence material, excluding the retaining wall, complies with the height standards in Section 7.4.910 (Fences and Walls).
3. The existing grade of the fence area shall not be altered to artificially comply with these regulations.
4. An additional twelve (12) inches of height is permitted for fence posts, poles, and finials spaced at least eight (8) feet from each other.
C. Height in the AP-O District: For the purpose of determining the height of structures, objects, ground, property, and airspace, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 23-03)