The total height of the building shall be measured as the vertical distance from the natural grade, as defined in section 9-2-1 of this title to the highest point of a flat roof or the deck line of mansard roof, or to a point midway between the lowest part of the eaves or cornice and the ridge of a hip or gable roof. In no case shall a mansard roof or the parapet wall of a flat roof extend more than thirteen inches (13") above the maximum height limitation in the zone. Roofs not fitting clearly any of the above three (3) classifications shall be classified by the planning commission in accordance with the roof it most clearly resembles. Roofs which drain to the center shall be considered as flat or mansard depending on their configuration. To allow for roof pitches and provide usable space within the structure, the following exceptions apply:
A. The ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel or similarly pitched roof may extend up to five feet (5') above the specified maximum height limit for the zone.
B. Antennas, chimneys, flues, vents or similar structures may extend up to ten feet (10') above the specified maximum height limit for the zone.
C. Water towers and mechanical equipment may extend up to five feet (5') above the specified maximum height limit.
D. Church spires, bell towers and like architectural features, may extend over the specified maximum height limit, but shall not contain any habitable spaces above the maximum zone height stated. (Ord., 1-18-2005; amd. Ord. 20-02, 3-17-2020)